Help!! Stupid question- can you un shrink wool??

[Lulu]

I think you can. You need to gently stretch it out again whilst it's wet, but hopefully someone will have better instructions....

[Epacris]

These instructions are from Shannon Lush's books. I have followed them but only had OK results, it didn't really work that well for me.

- I don't think this works for wool that's been felted (you know when all the fibres go really, really tight).
- This method works for anything woolen (jumpers etc).
- You need to get a product called Fuller's Earth. I had to order some in from my local chemist (they were very nice and efficient about it). It is expensive, I paid $20 for 100g but I only used a teaspoon (for one wool nappy cover).
- Fuller's Earth is a high calcium clay that acts as a wool fibre relaxant.
- The most important part of this method is the stretching step at the end.

Instructions:
- Fill a sink or bucket with lukewarm water.
- Add a heaped teaspoon of Fuller's Earth for a small item, 2 or more tablespoons for a largeish jumper.
- Put the item in and gently agitate it with your hands until it's thoroughly wet.
- Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Don't leave it for longer or the Fuller's Earth will start to act as a bleach.
- Rinse it thoroughly in lukewarm water.
- Gently squeeze as much water out as you can (I rolled my cover up in a towel and stood on it to get the water out).
- Place the item flat on a towel in the shade.
- Gently stretch it back into shape as it dries.

I hope it works for you! Goodluck

[jamakin]

Thanks so much for your help, i am definatley going to give that a try. i just hope i havent left it too late!
Will let you know how i go.