Accessories

[impulsereader]

Somehow, between arriving home from work yesterday and leaving for work this morning, the scarf I’ve been actively wearing has gone missing. The obvious culprit is the quick trip I took back out to the car to grab the bag of groceries from the trunk, which I had forgotten to do on the initial trip inside. I normally put hat in one pocket and scarf in the other upon arriving home. If it did fall onto the ground yesterday, it seems either the wind or a person happened upon it before I could do so this morning. :-( That was a trip scarf. I bought it at Powerscourt Gardens in Ireland. Sigh. Ah well, there is still an off chance I neglected to put it into my pocket and it is somewhere else at home awaiting discovery.

Incidentally, does anyone know if it is normal for a crocheted (possibly knitted – definitely made of yarn which isn’t dainty) item to stretch out over time? Can I somehow restore it to its initial proportions? On the same trip I bought a cute little orange beret-type hat which I no longer wear due to this issue. I was going to try washing it…or just soaking it perhaps? I’m not sure I want to risk the dryer without advice…

Comments

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Oh bummer! :-( I did something similar the other day -- was on my way home and realized my bracelet was missing. It was a sturdy silver chain bracelet with a toggle clasp, so I still haven't figured out how it could have fallen off!

Hope you find your scarf!

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry about your scarf! :(

Fiber items can definitely stretch. Certain fibers stretch more than others, and are treated differently. Do you know what it's made out of? Acrylic, wool, cotton, something else?

[northernwalker]

Yes, it can stretch if there isn't some sort of stablizer in the base or with certain kinds of knits.

I hope you find your scarf. I left my gloves on the train this morning- so not thrilled with myself.

[pargoletta.livejournal.com]

Losing a favorite scarf sucks! I once lost a beloved shawl on the el, and I still miss it.

Yes, knitted and crocheted items can stretch out. I'm not entirely sure how to fix it, but maybe someone else has ideas.

[chloris.livejournal.com]

Too bad about the scarf! Around here if I'm missing a scarf, I have a number of furry potential culprits but that doesn't mean I'll get it back in one piece.

I would go with soaking the item thoroughly and then shaping it on a flat surface. You may need to turn it over and reshape it as it dries as well. (Though with something as small as a hat, once may be enough.)