That clever hook and loop fastener – one quick tap and it joins itself together, one quick tug and it comes apart …
Are you a fan?
For me, the downside is that Velcro and wool don’t get on. And in my yarny world, that’s a challenge.
Is there a way of stopping my scarves, shawls and mitts getting snagged in the Velcro on my jacket or my shopping bag?
Have you found a solution? I’d love to know how you’ve solved it and what you recommend.
Thanks for your help 🙂
yarnsmithery 
Remove velcro from jackets and shopping bag and replace with poppers. I am always getting my hair snagged on velcro in jackets where there’s a hood hidden in the collar, drives me NUTS! Protect the yarn – banish velcro!
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In theory, Velcro seems to be a good idea and I can understand its popularity. But as a knitter it is very frustrating!
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Sounds like it’s a FOE from the comments here!
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Yes, like a wolf in sheep’s clothing (to use a yarn-related analogy!) – looks harmless enough, and then causes all sorts of problems! ;O
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I do not like velcro. My solution is to avoid it whenever possible. I bought a winter coat with buttons 🙂
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Buttons win every time! I’m always surprised how often Velcro is used on coats and jackets – not good for knitters 😉
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Replace velcro with snaps.
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Yes, snaps are better. I’m not confident that I could remove the Velcro neatly enough on jackets … I’ll test it out on my bag and see how it goes! Thanks for your suggestion 🙂
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I’m not a big fan of velcro either. Definitely does not play well with yarn!
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When I’m wearing wool, Velcro seems to be everywhere! Thanks for commenting – I appreciate it 🙂
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LOL Swiss bag… Swiss velcro…a Swiss invention!… ;o
But you’re quite right, a nuisance with woolly things – mostly, I try to avoid it but I suppose removing it is an option.
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I’m drawn to all things Swiss 😀 Removing the Velcro seems to be the only way, but I’m conscious it would leave marks where the stitching had been. Not a massive issue on a shopping bag, but I’d think twice for a jacket/coat. On a positive note, at least this new knowledge will help me narrow down my future coat-buying options 😀
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