I have to agree with Randi about handwashing. I put in way too much time and effort into making something to treat it with anything but TLC. I'll throw my Walmart/Target made in china stuff into the washing machine but anything I've taken the time to make with yarn that I love gets special treatment! Occasionally it's the four minute gentle cycle but it definately doesn't live with my other clothes! LOL!
I've not attempted much beyond a square or a increase/decrease pattern. No socks and not a sweater yet. Blankets and scarves mostly. I am going to attempt a cover for my car driving wheel! I think I deserve to touch cashmere every day!
C