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I have just finished a hat and mittens for my GD. I washed them using woollite and the hat now fits me! GD is 16mths old. I used Patons Fairytale Dreamtime, it was yarn recommended. The pattern was in Lets Knit. Anyone else used this, Any problems? I am feeling very despondent about knitting now. I feel useless and that it's been a complete waste of time. Am thinking no point in doing anything else. Have also signed up for dishcloth swap and worried about that in case it turns out to be a disaster as well. Sorry to moan, had a bad day as well. Annejx

Did you do a tension square before knitting?

Oh, Annj, so sorry that the hat and mitts got disorted in the wash. I am positive that it is not your knitting but the wool , which was the problem. You made beautiful things before, so, do not be dishearted! I guarantee your dishcloth will be fine.
I would make the mitts again with different wool and pattern to feel confident again.
I like these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chanachang/2187223600/
Hug
Tricotine x

Thanx both of you for replies.
Traxia I did do tension square. The hat seemed to stretch in the water. I didn't pin it out after just laid it flat to dry. I have more of this yarn as was going to make a cardigan for her, but don't know now.
Tricotine I will try what you suggested before I give up completely. Annejx

Do another one, don't wash it and you have matching hats

Could you felt it?

Hee hee re matching hats!!

Had thought of putting it in machine and seeing what happens! Annejx