Ashford Magic Bubbles Kit: Amazing Shrinkage Project (1 Pack)

The Alchemy of Collapse Weave The Magic Bubbles Scarf Kit relies on a fascinating structural trick called differential shrinkage. When you weave the scarf, it looks like a standard, flat checkered textile. However, when submerged in warm water for its final finish, the two fibers inside the fabric engage in a tug-of-war. The Corriedale wool fibers naturally shrink and felt, while the dynamic Yoga yarn resists shrinking. Because they are locked together in a plain weave grid, the shrinking wool forces the unyielding yarn to bow and pucker outward—spontaneously generating a beautiful, 3D ‘bubble’ landscape across the entire scarf. A Flawless Fiber Pairing Ashford has mathematically engineered this kit by selecting two distinct yarn bases that guarantee a dramatic reaction: The Static Grid: 220g of Ashford Yoga Yarn. This is a unique blend of 82% cotton and 18% nylon. The nylon gives it a slight stretch on the loom, while the cotton content completely refuses to shrink or felt during washing. The Shrinking Engine: 100g of Ashford 4-Ply Corriedale Wool. Known for its excellent elasticity and prominent crimp, this pure wool yarn eagerly contracts and felts when exposed to water and agitation, serving as the physical muscle that pulls the bubbles into shape. High Visual Reward, Low Complexity The beauty of this project is that it requires absolutely no complicated pick-up sticks, multi-shaft hand-manipulations, or advanced structural weaving knowledge. You dress the loom in a straightforward, alternating color draft and execute a rhythmic, plain weave pick-and-pick layout. It is an exceptionally satisfying weave for beginners because the physical work on the loom is simple, yet the final, post-wash transformation looks like it came straight out of a high-fashion boutique. Technical Specifications (The Hardware Guide) Feature / Component Specification Yarn 1 (Non-Shrinking) 220g Ashford Yoga Yarn (Cotton/Nylon Blend) Yarn 2 (Shrinking) 100g Ashford 4-Ply Corriedale Wool (100% Wool) Finished Dimensions Approx. 25–30 cm wide x 2–2.1 meters long (10-12” x 80-86”) Loom Requirement 40 cm (16”) or wider Rigid Heddle Loom Required Reed 10 DPI (40/10) Reed * (Please note this requires a tighter sett than standard) Inclusions Complete Step-by-Step Pictorial Finishing & Weaving Instructions