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i think grey faric margin should be 10-15% of finished width then u can control that problem otherwise u have to sanforize that fabric to improve weft side shrinkage and on the

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In order to control shrinkage from a hand knitted item I will was the item by hand in a mild detergent and then block the item to let it dry.

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