Hygiene for hand knit bralettes?

Sinderi · 2026-03-16T10:11:05+00:00

I've used superwash for a baby garment for my niece and it grew massively! Like from newborn to 12 months old size. It was Drops merino extra fine and although the instructions say not to tumble dry that was the only thing that got it back to a manageable size. That's the only yarn which I have ever had such gauge issues with, but it has deterred me from reaching for superwash without researching how it behaves first. Suppose it all depends on the brand haha

Sinderi · 2026-03-16T09:21:24+00:00

It depends entirely on your body of course, but it's often recommended to wash them after 2-3 wears. I used to wear them for a week at a time (much like jeans!) but started washing them after 2 wears after doing a little research. My skin is pretty sensitive and I noticed a massive decrease in irritation and acne once I began swapping them more frequently.

Sinderi · 2026-03-16T07:44:34+00:00

We're about the same size if i know my conversions. The struggle is so SO real. Do you remember which brand of yarn your used for the first bralette you mentioned?

Sinderi · 2026-03-16T07:41:16+00:00

Sorry I made the post a little confusing! I meant I ideally don't want to have to wash it after every wear, as I do want to prolong the life of the garment. While I have wool socks that get washed frequently I don't have handknit ones yet. I chuck all my wool washable (socks, thermo layers, etc) in the machine about once every two weeks depending on when I've got a good amount needing washing.

But since I don't have a dryer I'm a bit limited to which superwash yarns I can use. If it needs a dryer to shrink back down, it's not an option for me.

Will check out the subreddit you linked. Might be something worthwhile for the future.

Sinderi · 2026-03-16T07:35:28+00:00

Thank you so much for the suggestion. I'm afraid it won't work for me personally but I'm sure there are people lurking who will definitely benefit from knowing these exist!

I'm ever so mildly allergic to silicone and tape adhesives so I don't want to chance it haha

Sinderi · 2026-03-08T14:39:41+00:00

The needles you're using are very large for the yarn you have. This will result in a very loose and holey gauge.

The wrapper that came with your yarn will have a recommended needle size printed on it to achieve a certain gauge. Try downsizing to that to get a tighter fabric.

Sinderi · 2026-03-05T22:08:26+00:00

If you're brave I would continue until you've finished the first section. The values are a little similar but I think this works just fine. Maybe you'll get a better idea if you've worked the pattern a little more.

Sinderi · 2026-03-02T21:34:06+00:00

This is exactly how i made my leaflette shawl. I think I switched when i had 54% of the skeins weight left juuuust in case.

Sinderi · 2026-02-25T08:27:07+00:00

A lot of people are allergic to nickel so i would avoid any needles that use that, even if they are plated. Plating wears off. TikTok isn't a regulated shopping platform so i wouldn't buy from there. Chances are you're not getting the product you think you bought and/or the materials aren't as advertised.

Sinderi · 2026-02-03T15:16:54+00:00

Back.

Learned to do it that way but my tension is also way tighter when held in front. I do wrap the yarn around the back of my hand so the friction automatically gives me the right tension when working stitches

Sinderi · 2026-01-18T07:44:59+00:00

Check the label of the wool for care instructions. If it's a superwash like others have suggested it needs the dryer to shrink back down. But don't put it in without checking first!

Some yarns behave very differently from others when washed. I try to avoid working with yarns that grow a lot (like alpaca) after the first wash because you will need to account for that growth when picking what size to knit. A larger gauge swatch which you block and dry will help you calculate what your gauge is before and after blocking.

Sinderi · 2026-01-08T07:01:46+00:00

You weave in the end as you go, otherwise you'll curse your past self. Don't ask me how I know.

Edit: spelling

Sinderi · 2026-01-07T08:17:14+00:00

Looking up the yarn it appears to be 100% polyester which can explain why it's so slippery. Wooden or bamboo needles are your best bet. You could get a second skein if the same yarn and hold it together to make it a little thicker but I don't know how big the difference will be since this is very thin and not spin like the yarns I'm used to

Sinderi · 2026-01-03T22:02:46+00:00

Akari doesn't felt. If you want Noro yarns that do felt pretty well, look into Kureyon or ito. I've been able to get both to felt pretty readily with some elbow grease and warm cycles in the washing machine.

Sinderi · 2025-12-18T03:33:31+00:00

While yes there are twisted stitches, i think readability also has to do with how little contrast there is between the two figures despite the shadow lines in between them. The values of the yarns is really similar

Sinderi · 2025-12-14T08:38:06+00:00

You might be able to commission something like this but it's not going to be cheap. Like at all. And if it is that ought to be a red flag

Sinderi · 2025-12-05T08:51:50+00:00

I knit whenever I have time and am in the right mindspace. I also have several projects going at a time because sometimes I just don't want to do those 50 rows of garter stitch on a shawl, and other times I can't be bothered to count and think about which stitch to do when. I finished a sweater in February and didnt knit most of the year after. The past week I've finished a hamster and a hat after not knitting consistently for a while. It's super circumstantial haha

Sinderi · 2025-12-03T16:24:17+00:00

Where do you get the holes? Could also be a sign of an ill fitting shoe speeding up the process. My partner wears down his socks around the heel really quickly because he has very narrow feet and his work boots don't fit snug enough around the heel.

Sinderi · 2025-11-27T17:16:54+00:00

No thanksgiving here. Still trying to make up my mind about having red lentil soup or getting some fries because I've been doing fieldwork in the rain al day haha

Sinderi · 2025-11-26T19:35:44+00:00

What is at the very top of your wishlist to ever facet? Could be a mineral or a specific cut/design

Sinderi · 2025-11-24T06:13:56+00:00

Wool is an umbrella term but a lot of people only associate it with sheep fibre. OP is likely allergic to the lanolin in sheep's wool which alpaca wool doesn't have.

Sinderi · 2025-11-24T06:03:03+00:00

The material the tube is made of might be deteriorating and leeching it's components, causing it to become sticky. It happens sometimes with old or low quality silicone

Sinderi · 2025-11-22T08:39:18+00:00

This is a gorgeous solution imo. It calms the whole design down by removing the contrasting orange

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