Day 6 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Yesterday was wash day, not because it needed it, but so I could compare and share the fit. I washed it with half a dozen other wool items (none were 100% wool) in our top load, no agitator washer set on cold water hand wash using Woolite, the laid flat (in half) to air dry.

It did size back up a bit, about halfway between day one (fresh out of the package) and day five (sitting & normal activities). I could feel the sleeve cuffs were tighter and I had less extra material around the lower half, but felt less difference in the top half.

I had hoped it would not feel quite as scratchy, but that didn't happen. Good thing I will be wearing with a base layer of at least short sleeves most of the time. It also has a bit of an odor - I'm hoping a couple more washings in a Nikwax Wool solution will help that. Woolite was all I had on hand and I wanted to get the first washing done.

Day 5 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Here is my day five photo - I took some extras to show again how relaxed it has become. It will be washed today and I'm interested to see how it fits tomorrow.

Here's another view..

Day 4 - 100 Day Wool& Challenge

 

Today I'm layering my 32Degrees mock turtle base layer underneath. Boots are already on. I added both of these late yesterday as I got colder. My Christmas leggings and socks don't quite match, but since I'm not leaving the house, who cares? LOL! Oh, and I remembered the mirror on the back of our guest room door so hubby doesn't have to take the pics!

I bought this tunic in hopes it would work for our late October visit in Scotland. Still think it will but will definitely be layering merino underneath as well as merino socks. For now I'm continuing to use what I have already.