Vhere there is a Vill there is a Vay! 2019 Part 5

Vhere there is a Vill there is a Vay! 2019 Part 5

I really hate picking up Stitches. It is even worse when you have to unpick a Cast On first.

Fluff Balls and Waste

This Acrylic Yarn is awful. Apart from Fluff Balls everywhere all over the carpet it is Splitting all over the place.

Bottom Rib

I finally managed to get the Bottom Rib done. Top Rib. I had to undo several rows before I managed to Pick Up the Stitches.

Unfortunately because of the amount of damaged Yarn it is Shorter than the Top Half of the Blanket both on the Stocking Stitch and the Rib. It is one of those times when I can do absolutely nothing about it.

De-fluffing Tools

This is a bit of a new experience for me. As the item is for a Dog I need to make it as safe as possible. First I started cutting off most of the loose pieces of Fluff.

Then I used a Razor to get off the fine pieces. I had to be very careful when I did this as otherwise I might cut through some of the holding Stitches.

VW Finished

After tidying up the Fluff I washed and pressed the Blanket. I must admit that despite the flaws I am quite impressed with the end result.

Charlie 1

 

The above photograph shows the recipient of the Blanket. This is my neighbour’s dog Charlie. He seems a bit hesitant at first.

Charlie 2

Looks like he has got the hang of it now. I think the best moment of the project is when my neighbour asked me where I bought it from. – I was so proud.