How do I find someone who could work a miracle on a beautiful crocheted sweater given to me for my new babyI made a huge mistake by putting it in the washing machineNow there are 4 big holes in it where the yarn unraveledI'm so beside myself and I can't bring myself to tell the person who made it for meI need to have it repaired.
I'm not an expert so this might not be 100% accurateYes you can recycle your TV dinner trays (washed first of course) if they say 1 or 2There are 6 or 7 grades of plastic 1PET (or PETE) 2HDPE 3PVC 4LDPE 5PP 6PS 7Indeterminate - eg Tetrapak Most councils are now recycling grades 1 and 2Some do other grades, but there are fewer recycling centres and so transport costs and environmental concerns make it less viable at the momentAs long as the plastic says 1 or 2 (or the codes) it doesn't matter what shape it is you can put it in for recyclingWith regard to aluminium foil, I'm not sure, but I put my milk bottle tops and used (but washed out) cooking containers in a separate bag and put them in my green bin which is collected fortnightly with my steel and aluminium cans (and glass) by our local refuse collectorsI guess they can be recycled as the bin men would otherwise leave it in the container.
Search Yahoo groups for a crocheting or knitting or fiber arts group in your areaYou can make a request for someone who can fix it for youAlternatively, look in your phone book (or search online) for a Yarn Store or Knitting Supplies/StoreA chain craft store like Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics is unlikely to helpCall the specialty store, tell them your dilemna, and ask if they have anyone who can helpDon't worry about my term, specialty store - most crocheters are extremely reasonable in cost and want to helpIf all else fails, email me offlineI am on a New England Textile Arts email list and will try to find someone for youI am a bit of beginner, or I'd help you myselfDon't fret! It can be fixedTake care.
