When you block a shawl it is important to make sure everything lays out straight. We placed a set of wires down the spine and then centered everything, taking careful measurements. This shawl features curved edges so we were careful to match up the two sides with flexible wires pinned every few inches. The shawl measures about 40 by 60 inches blocked and is knit in Superwash Merino (Romantica). One advantage of using superwash lace is that after blocking it will stay blocked for a very long time, even if the humidity gets high or you get caught out in a light shower. after pinning the shawl out we damp it down with a spray bottle and let it dry. So simple!
I have been asked before "Can you block Superwash Yarn?" The simple answer is yes. However you might have tried making a shawl or similar garment with sock yarn and not been so lucky. So how is Ivy Brambles Romantica Superwash Lace different? Well the answer is that this isn't a sock yarn being reused for lace, this is yarn designed to Ivy's specifications specifically for lace work. The twist is different to sock yarn and the fiber is a finer grade of merino (and lace weight not fingering). The result is a yarn that is amazingly soft and yet lacks the degree of springyness required for sock yarns that use a much tighter twist. Does it feel like sock yarn? Absolutely not. This yarn feels softer than the super expensive European twist yarns while being easy to use for lace projects. How does Jocre Arts feel about it? They love it! Each skein is 1000 yards, plenty for a triangular shawl, larger shawls use two skeins.
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