Comments on: Blocking (Killing) Acrylic

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:03:39 +0000

A lot off crocheters have bit upon a concern of mine. After putting in considerable time into the construction of an interim we don’t want out ruined. I guess we won’t get a before and after picture buggy I believe it will work.

By: Teresa Dorminey

Teresa Dorminey — Thu, 31 May 2012 19:02:18 +0000

I “kill” all baby garments made from acrylic yarns as it leaves the fabric incredibly soft without changing the fabric otherwise. Try it first on something small, maybe a wash cloth for baby, and see what you think.

By: sonia johnson

sonia johnson — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:05:42 +0000

Thank you sooooo much for this bit of advice/info. I didn’t realize that you couldn’t wet or starch block acrylic. I have put ALOT of time into a certain project and would have HATED it and been very sad if I couldn’t get it to lay right. I will submit photo when finished. Thanks again!!

By: EBH

EBH — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:12:17 +0000

I am finished a scarf that is 25% merino wool and 75% denier (I think that’s the spelling?) acrylic. Can I wet block, or should I kill it?

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:46:01 +0000

I’ve done this before with scarf, but never a larger piece. Have you tried this on a blanket? I’m using Vanna’s Choice, and want a really uniformed look for the edges of a baby blanket I’m making. & as asked for previously…do you have any before and after pics? That would be so helpful…thanks!

By: Lane†

Lane† — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:51:22 +0000

Thank you so much for this tutorial!

By: anita

anita — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:57:36 +0000

could you post an “after” photo to show the effects of this method?

By: Alysen

Alysen — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:11:25 +0000

I just recently killed a couple of acrylic scarves. I love the way the yarn looks after, kind of muted and the hand changes. Thanks for the reminder that I should do another one soon.

By: Candace

Candace — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:47:24 +0000

If it doesn’t go back to its original state now, it probably will after a wash. If you heat block it, the results are permanent.

By: Candace

Candace — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:45:51 +0000

Even if you’re going to keep the sweater you’ve already made, you might want to try it on for fit before you kill it. Killing acrylic is different from wet blocking natural fibers in that it actually changes the fiber itself instead of temporarily making it behave.