Re: [lace-chat] Cotton Cardigan

2009-04-25 Thread Clay Blackwell
Hi Dee - The last time I was in my favorite knitting shop, I spotted a reel of "thread" that was actually elastic that could be threaded through knitted cuffs to help them keep their shape. Sounds like just what you need! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA, USA Dee Palin wrote: I have a f

Re: [lace-chat] Cotton Cardigan

2009-04-25 Thread Scotlace
I have coped with gaping cuffs by sewing shirring elastic inside them. I find it keeps them neat. Patricia in Wales scotl...@aol.com To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com.

[lace-chat] Cotton Cardigan

2009-04-25 Thread Dee Palin
I have a favourite white summer cardigan, but it is made of fine cotton, and within an hour of putting it on the cuffs are so baggy and loose and they then hang over my hands, as my arms are a bit short - only washing brings them back to where they should be. Has anyone any ideas as to how I could