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As it is turning increasingly autumnal I am reaching for my much loved cashmere cardi.
Sadly it is showing signs of abuse as I yank it on and the armhole is showing signs of wear and tear.
It is very fine gauge and I have not been able to find a suitable wool to make a repair and don't want to use sewing thread as it won't be stretchy enough.
Any suggestions in what I else I could look for to make small repairs to the seam?
Sadly it is showing signs of abuse as I yank it on and the armhole is showing signs of wear and tear.
It is very fine gauge and I have not been able to find a suitable wool to make a repair and don't want to use sewing thread as it won't be stretchy enough.
Any suggestions in what I else I could look for to make small repairs to the seam?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.It's the colour matching that I'm struggling with.....dark mushroom is my best description and I haven't found a close enough match so far.....and if I do it is too coarse!
The folk in the knitting shop were less than helpful.....having said that I realise I'm going to a different town with quite a good knitting shop this week, perhaps they'll be more helpful?!?
Thanks for your suggestions Daffy.
The folk in the knitting shop were less than helpful.....having said that I realise I'm going to a different town with quite a good knitting shop this week, perhaps they'll be more helpful?!?
Thanks for your suggestions Daffy.
There is a brand called Fortissima that has a huge selection of colours, it can be difficult to source in this country unless you can find a helpful shop who will order some in for you. The other option would be to buy a skein of a near colour and use dylon dyes to get it exact (or as near as poss).
I hope you manage to mend your jumper :)
I hope you manage to mend your jumper :)
Have a look here, Eccles! http:// www.fat ponies. com/201 2/10/07 /how-to -darn-c ashmere /
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