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acrlic yarn
Hi Brenda
Am I the only one who uses acrylic yarn? Seems wool yarn is always mentioned in posts. I use acrylic because wool makes me itch, it's cheaper, and it is more readily available in my area. What don't I know about which yarn to use? I use both kinds. I find myself gravitating towards acrylic when it's for a friend or for an item that needs to be extra sturdy, like an afghan. My afghans are pretty popular with my friends, so I want them to last, and acrylic is very durable, easily washable in a machine, and warm enough for inside in the winter. We have an acrylic afghan I made 20 years ago still draped on the back of the couch. It's looking a little ragged to me, but the DH and cats love it that way, because it's gotten softer over the years with use and washing. However, for going outside in wetter snowy weather, I find myself more inclined to use wool. I really like Brown Sheep, both Naturespun (will felt in a hot wash) and Lamb's Pride superwash (preshrunk). Another major difference between wool and acrylic is wool will help keep you warm even when it's wet. I've been out in some really wet snowy conditions, and I know it's true from my own experience. Wearing an acrylic face covering balaclava (only the eyes exposed) takes 2 layers, while you only need 1 in wool to be the same warmth. Also, cotton doesn't insulate very well, and while perfect around here for summer, it's awful in the winter to be out in a wet snow with cotton things on. Sure, there are more high tech fabrics around, but they cost a fortune compared to a few skeins of wool and a lot of pleasure in making and wearing my own creations. Leah |
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