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Mailbag Monday: How Do I Stop Yarn Shedding?

By , About.com Guide   September 6, 2010

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I get a lot of great questions from readers, and often they're questions that I'm sure other people would like the answers to as well. So I've decided to start a little feature we'll call Mailbag Monday, in which I'll answer a question from a reader like you (it could even be a question from you if you send me an e-mail).

This week I'm tackling the question of why yarn sheds and what to do about a shedding yarn. The problem is generally caused by yarn that is not spun tightly enough for the fibers to hold together.

The solution? The most popular remedy I've heard is to wash the garment or project and air dry it in the dryer for as long as it takes to stop shedding.

Do you have another solution for our reader query? Add it in the comments.

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