Thanks for that information re sublime – I have phoned Sidar customer services and they have told me there was a problem with the Aran yarn, they are sending me a label so i can send them my finished item, they are going to have a look at it and see if they can do anything with it, plus they will compensate me.

I just wish I had mentioned it earlier, its been finished for nearly 2 months but because of the bobbling etc I didn’t have the enthusiasm to sew it up and the funny part is it went together like a dream.

I would certainly knit it again so I will let you know how I get on.

Thanks again

Ruth

Fab news that you’ve finished the spangle scarf – I’ll be holding my breath to see the photos!!

If any readers are wondering what we’re talking about it’s a free pattern I designed here…
http://susancrowe.co.uk/2007/01/15/spangle-scarf-in-woven-cables/

On the Sublime yarn – I used the Sublime extra fine merino DK for the Big Frill Bolero and it was perfectly behaved – has been worn a great deal and no bobbling.
Theres a blog post about it here…
http://susancrowe.co.uk/2007/02/08/sublime-the-big-frill-bolero/

However, a knitterly friend of mine bought the Aran version and returned it after using just half a ball because it was so loosely wound and was bobbling badly. Are you using the Aran?

If you’re really unhappy, I’d recommend contacting Sirdar – you may have a bad batch. I only heard good things about how reasonable they are when contacted about problems.
Susan

I know you use yarns other than Rowan – I have mad a waistcoat with Sidar Sublime a while ago, have only just sewn it up, but am dissapointed as the yarn has bobbled and I haven’t even worn it yet, tried handwashing but no improvement, have you had any problems with this yarn?

Would appreciate you view.

thanks again

Ruth

Just thought I would let you know I finished spangled scarf – really pleased with it – I am hoping my daughter will be able to show me how to put the phtos from our digital camera on to the PC in the next couple of weeks – then I can let you see your design – I haven’t done the gloves, not too please with some of the gloves I have done previous, but intend to do another scarf.

Thanks again

Ruth

I’ll go rummage in my stash of trimmings and see what suggests itself….

C x

No bright ideas from me I’m afraid – just a bit of sympathetic tutting…

Can you bind those pesky curly edges with a ribon or satin bias ?

C x