I live in Alaska and want to knit a blanket, but the winters are dry here and I don't want to knit something that will be itchy or have a lot of static! Any suggestions as to brand/type/material for the most comfortable blankets?? Thank you!
First, you need to find out why your existing insulation is damp and fix that problemLet it dry out, then just blow new insulation over it.
find out why your insulation is wet,yes that's very bad,you may need ventillation,or have a slow leak in the roof,solve the moisture problem,get rid of anything wet,then,yes insulate, to remove the old just pull it up if it's bats(strips)if it's blown you could shop vac it out,be careful where you walk in any attic
Acrylic yarn would be your best bet for a blanket that will take a beating and tons of washing cyclesThe draw back with acrylic yarn is that it doesn't hold heat well, but when it does hold heat, you'll get very sticky and sweatyAcrylic yarn doesn't wick away moisture like plant or animal fibers would, because acrylic is plasticWool yarns would be good to keep warm durning the winter months but the drawback with wool is that is not easily washable and can be itchyNot to mention expensive, better quality wool yarns are expensive and you can't find them at JoAnn's, Michael's or your local craft store If I had a choice I would use a yarn with a mixture of bothYou'll get the warmth with wool and the durability of an acrylic yarnLion Brand makes a yarn called Wool EaseIt's a blend of both fibers, it feels wonderful and is easily cared forIt comes in a wide varitey of colors from pastels, to bright colors, to dark jewel tonesAlso, this yarn comes in different yarn weights, DK - for smaller stitches, worsted - for medium stitches, and bulky - larger stitchesYou'll have tons of optionsHappy Knitting! PS: Lion Brand also has some really cool blanket patterns too on their website.
Might want to try and find out why you have moisturemold should be a concern if you have a lot of wet.can lead to toxic mold ect.peace
You should remove it ,if it comes neatly out in strips you could reuse it after drying it in the sun if it has no mold on it , if it has mold throw it outYou need to find out why the insulation is wet prior to putting in new insulationThere is either a leak in the roof , usually from valleys or damaged flashing's , low slopping roof where ice and snow may have build up during the winter or a ventilation problem.Some leaks are winter only due to ice buildupIf the roof needs to be re shingled Ice and water shield membrane could be rolled down if the high risk areas such as mentioned above then the shingles nailed down over top of itAlso you might not have proper ventilation in the roof , vented sofets and additional roof vents are always a good ideaOnce the roof is sealed check anywhere for mould on the wood rafters and replace or scrub with bleach to stop any rotting or further damage to the house interior.
