document.write("<script language=\"javascript1.2\" type=\"text/javascript\">function emo_pop() {window.open('http://www.haloscan.com/commenthelp.php','Help','width=200,height=320,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes');}</script><table width=\"97%\" align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MainTable\">  <tr>    <td>    <div align=\"center\">    </div>    </td>  </tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"6793\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=56169f4b98a7fd420d5c3f869915ff0d&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Hi Jussi<br><br>I write for Craft Gossip and did an little article on your Shibori Felting Techniques.  Please go to: <a href='http://felting.craftgossip.com/2007/08/09/shibori-felting-techniques/' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>http://felting.craftgossip.com/2...ing-techniques/</a><br><br>and please leave a comment and tell your friends and family to visit too<img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br><br>Maybe you can put our link on your blog.  Love the scarf. <br><br>Regards,<br>Linda<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Linda L Lanese | <a href=\"http://felting.craftgossip.com/2007/08/09/shibori-felting-techniques/\" title=\"http://felting.craftgossip.com/2007/08/09/shibori-felting-techniques/\">Homepage</a> | 08.09.07 - 1:01 pm | <a href=\"#6793\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"6899\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=e5ee5b4b57982563cab6d76faaf4ae1c&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />ohhhoo!!! I found your blog via Craftgossip<br><br>I saw some gorgeous scarves like this at a museum store, but $300 was WAY out of my price range. I don't knit well, but was studying them to see how it was done. I am so happy to see my 'guess' was right!  I am gonna spin some silk/merino fine yarn, then try to do a simple knit and try it for myself!<br><br>thank you!!!!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           barbe | <a href=\"http://www.barbesaintjohn.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://www.barbesaintjohn.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 08.10.07 - 12:36 am | <a href=\"#6899\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"8395\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=5c0e85055824a5ac8c7a54592a8c76cc&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I was wondering how many skeins of the Handpainted lace weight yarn you used to make this scarf, or, in general, how many yards it takes. <br><br>Thanks for this tutorial. I can't wait to try it!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Kim | 08.18.07 - 9:30 pm | <a href=\"#8395\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"8775\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=56169f4b98a7fd420d5c3f869915ff0d&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Beautiful soft lace hand dyed yarn. <br>Ideal for knitting diverse kinds of garments: shawls, light autumn/spring garments, socks, etc.<br>100% Pure Wool. Yardage: 950 yards per skein.<br><br>I would not think that more than one shein would be needed 950 yards in plenty of wool<img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /> Jussi, is this correct? <br><br>Regrads,<br>Linda <br><br><a href='http://felting.craftgossip.com' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>http://felting.craftgossip.com</a><br /><span class=\"byline\">           Linda L Lanese | <a href=\"http://felting.craftgossip.com/2007/08/09/shibori-felting-techniques/\" title=\"http://felting.craftgossip.com/2007/08/09/shibori-felting-techniques/\">Homepage</a> | 08.21.07 - 10:08 am | <a href=\"#8775\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"8953\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=56169f4b98a7fd420d5c3f869915ff0d&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Kim:<br><br>Jussi said she used 1 skein. <br><br><img src=\"http://www.haloscan.com/images/smileys/content.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" /><br>Linda<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Linda L Lanese | <a href=\"http://felting.craftgossip.com/2007/08/09/shibori-felting-techniques/\" title=\"http://felting.craftgossip.com/2007/08/09/shibori-felting-techniques/\">Homepage</a> | 08.22.07 - 1:19 pm | <a href=\"#8953\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"10826\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=ba5a51d489456ae8f006c398f3b3d81e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Beautiful scarf!!! I'm so excited to try this! Thanks for sharing!<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Tammy Verderaime | 09.06.07 - 12:07 am | <a href=\"#10826\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"13499\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Absolutely magnificant.  I can't wait till the yarn store opens tomorrow.  You have a beautiful website.  Thanks.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Lois | 09.30.07 - 6:49 pm | <a href=\"#13499\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"17619\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=27fb013d1038dc81fb964f4583954278&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Your scarf is just beautiful.  I'd love to make one but am concerned about the care instructions  What do you suggest for care and cleaning of something like that?<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Alyson | 11.08.07 - 11:05 am | <a href=\"#17619\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"18339\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=3af35a2917b668ab2b642e6151870372&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />What a Fabulous site.   Thank you for sharing it with us all. I am surely going to have a go at the scarf. <br>Cheers<br>Maureen<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Maureen | 11.16.07 - 3:12 am | <a href=\"#18339\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"18923\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=56072ee4c7094a74815e36ffdd531daf&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />In reply to Alyson's comment regarding care and cleaning.<br><br>The important thing is to avoid all situations where the fabric can felt again, so no hot water and agitation, I would suggest soaking in cool water with an added woolwash product (preferably one that doesn't require rinsing)<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Jussi | <a href=\"http://castadrift.blogspot.com\" title=\"http://castadrift.blogspot.com\">Homepage</a> | 11.21.07 - 12:21 am | <a href=\"#18923\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"22341\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=53363f3e6aa4b29ec6f343c594c03ed5&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Hi.  I am trying to find names of fashion designers who have been inspired or used shibori in their designs.  I am an A-level student and have just made a top using shibori and now have to write about two designers who have used shibori but I can't find any!  Any help would be appreciated.<br>Becki<br /><span class=\"byline\">           becki | 12.28.07 - 8:09 am | <a href=\"#22341\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"29056\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=7ade3a271adefe1bc491b44f32b543d8&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />Love the scarf! Wee question though. What is 2T soap? Is is a kind of woolwash?<br>Jane<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Jane Rennie | 03.02.08 - 2:02 am | <a href=\"#29056\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"38236\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=620615789344629f6ad8d9975f6fa24a&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />thanks<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Magdy | 06.10.08 - 10:10 pm | <a href=\"#38236\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"41795\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=a9de927430406bb8c34c6e377c2f6458&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />This is adorable. I have had a similar project waiting to be started for a while now, I think this has inspired me to get started!<br><br>FYI for NON-Knitters....<br>If you know how to pick scarves that are wool and will felt, you can make this too! Just buy a pre-made scarf in a store (or thrift store, you're gonna wash it anyways!) and do the same thing to it as you see here. I like to felt my knitting in hair conditioner. It smells better and gives a softer fabric when finished. Use less rather than more though ( about 1-2 tbsp to a small wash load of hot/warm water),  It may cause the wool to not hold the button shapes as well. Unless you want to, there's no need for extra rinsing.<br /><span class=\"byline\">           Brandy | <a href=\"http://knittaddiction.etsy.com\" title=\"http://knittaddiction.etsy.com\">Homepage</a> | 08.22.08 - 4:26 pm | <a href=\"#41795\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"52631\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=6772e030db527be648e658e5346a0ebf&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I have tried felting on scarves but often find the wool fibers do not migrate thru the material.  Do I need to just felt longer or do you prepare your scarf in some way (wash, add starch, etc)?  thanks<br /><span class=\"byline\">           lynn | <a href=\"http://www.feltgood.org\" title=\"http://www.feltgood.org\">Homepage</a> | 04.12.09 - 2:05 am | <a href=\"#52631\" title=\"Link to this comment\">#</a></span></p><hr /></td></tr><tr><td class=\"MessageCell\">    <a name=\"55620\"></a>        <p><img src=\"http://www.gravatar.com/avatar.php?gravatar_id=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e&amp;default=http%3A%2F%2Fec1.images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fx-locale%2Fcommon%2Ftransparent-pixel.gif&amp;rating=PG&amp;size=32\" alt=\"Gravatar\" title=\"Gravatar\" style=\"padding: 1px; margin: 2px; float: right;\" class=\"gravatar\" />I learned a lot from this article.  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