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Dicksie
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 Posted - 01/18/2007 : 1:24:24 PM
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I have just frogged about 4" of LL SS because I didn't like the way the pattern looked. Had two balls with wrinkly, krinkly sock yarn that I wasn't looking forward to casting on again. At that point my dishwasher shut off and I opened the door to let things cool down before I started putting away. I felt a rush of steam on my face and the proverbial lightbulb went on. I put the two balls of sock yarn in an open space, closed the door and after about 5 - 7 minutes took them out. They have straightened out nicely, and I'm ready to cast on again!
Dicksie
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fleegle
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knitwitt
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Knittlin
Warming Up
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 7:27:27 PM
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Awesome idea!! Thanks, Dicksie! Now this might even help me do those dishes more often since now there'll be a real reason to run that machine. Well ... nah, I can just turn the machine on empty and wait for it to get steamy. ;)
~ Linda ~
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knittingbaglady
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stitchmd
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 8:05:53 PM
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I bet there's a way to use this for blocking. Nice energy conservation tip, using the same heat for two things.
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yarnmama
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 8:13:17 PM
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What a fantastic idea! Darn if I don't have an automatic dishwasher though! RATS!
Catherine Harrison
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Dicksie
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temari
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 9:14:40 PM
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Thank you for the great tip ~ I have a few balls of krinkly yarn waiting to straighten itself out! Now I'm wondering if putting the yarn in the BR when showering might help.
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blwinteler
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Posted - 01/18/2007 : 9:35:50 PM
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I remember my mom putting shirts on hangers in the bathroom to de-wrinkle while someone was taking a shower. Easier than ironing, and worked great!
Take care!
Brandy
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sandrasingh
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kentuckyprrlgrrl
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Posted - 01/19/2007 : 08:17:24 AM
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FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for the great tip.
Ky Prrl Grrl
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lucylocket
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Posted - 01/19/2007 : 9:21:28 PM
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What a great idea Dicksie - I don't have a dishwasher though - except for one of my sons !!The bathroom steam idea sounds good too - Happy Knitting - Lucylocket [meow]
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knittingbuzz
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Posted - 01/20/2007 : 03:40:56 AM
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| You're so SMART.....thanks for sharing |
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Chemcats
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Posted - 01/20/2007 : 04:34:01 AM
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Brilliant!! I can see a lot of fiber in the dishwasher in the near future. I just love this idea!
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Pinky Yarn
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Posted - 01/20/2007 : 8:32:17 PM
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Yall have empty space in your dishwasher?? lol I stuff mine as full as I can get it. I do the same with well, just about every closed space lol. Backpacks, dishwashers, drawers, closets, etc. Neat idea about wrinkly clothes though, I use shower steam to take the kinks out of yarn.
-Katie
The chief lesson I have learned in a long life is that the only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him; and the surest way to make him untrustworthy is to distrust him and show your distrust.
Henry L. Stimson (1867 - 1950)
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galleylama
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Posted - 01/21/2007 : 12:09:01 PM
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whoo hoo! Great idea. I love to multi task and use all resources.
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hillstreetmama
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Posted - 01/21/2007 : 12:17:43 PM
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What a great way to use something you already have (steamy dishwasher) to do something else! I'll have to remember that!
Jan
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