AboutMarla Expertise I have crocheted many doilies, I enjoy working with crochet thread. I have crocheted numerous afghans. But I have little to no experience in hairpin lace, or the afghan stitch. If you have a question pertaining to a pattern in a magazine, book or leaflet, please include the name and # of it, and the page or pattern #. There is a slight possibility I may have that pattern, and can refer to it. Although I have crocheted sweaters and slippers,I don't feel I have done enough of them to really give good advice as to assembling the pieces, but can give advice on the type of stitches.
Experience I have been a crocheter for almost 30 years.
Question I have a crochet old hat that was stiffened about 25 years ago. Because of age it looks a little rough, it has sentimental value and I would like to use it as a dollie but I can't get the stiffness out even after washing it in HOT water. Can you think of anything I can do?
Answer Hi Toni!
Thanks for asking. Do you know what was used to make it stiff? I can only think of four methods: Glue, sugar solution, a commercial starch,and a stiffening compound. I'm not really sure, but maybe just letting it soak for a longer period of time in water with a very mild detergent and changing the water occasionally until it softens up (if it does). But because it has sentimental value, I think it may be best to ask other experts if they have done anything like this. I don't want to give you bad advice. I am sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck with it.
