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Size difference between steamed and virgin acrylic (programming.dev)

submitted 2 weeks ago by python@programming.dev to c/crochet@lemmy.ca

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y'all have probably all long known this, but it's kinda blowing my mind right now so I wanted to share 🤯 the way they drape is also worlds apart:

the yarn used:

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Which is which?

[–] python@programming.dev 9 points 2 weeks ago

The bigger one is steamed ^^ The heat slightly melts/relaxes the fibers

[–] hollyberries@programming.dev 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That is a world of difference! Would that steaming technique also work with tunisian crochet? Most of the panels that I have made are far too stiff. Also using acrylics.

I also made a scarf out of a tweed acrylic a few years ago and have yet to wear it due to the lack of drape. It does not flow at all and is extremely rigid.

[–] python@programming.dev 4 points 2 weeks ago

It probably should work! But best to try it on a little example piece and see how your yarns react to the heat