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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what
yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? Pamjam |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Hi Pamjam,
I always used acrylic yarn for any sweaters that I've made. Hugs, Nora |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
"Qintes" wrote in message news:ux0Qf.6368$ci1.330@trndny08... I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? Pamjam It depends on the pattern, for spring/summer knitting, cotton blends, or silk. Afghans are usually blends of wool/acrylic. Most of my knitting is done with natural fibers. DA |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Qintes wrote:
I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? I've always used acrylic, but I also get too hot in them.... even before hot flashes. I made a couple last summer in cotton and cotton/acrylic that were fine. I have two cardigan/shrugs in the cotton/acrylic and Lion's Jiffy - I wanted warmth for these. Have just ordered some Wool of the Andes from knitpicks to make a sweater from Weekend Knitting, so we'll see how that works out. sue |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Qintes wrote:
I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? Mostly acrylic, because of ease of washing. Higs, Katherine |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
I'm a fiber snob. I like wool for sweaters, superwash if the sweater
is for a kid. In a pinch I'll use other non-cotton fibers and blends - cashmere, angora, mohair, silk... On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:49:30 GMT, Qintes spewed forth : I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? Pamjam +++++++++++++ Reply to the list as I do not publish an email address to USENET. This practice has cut my spam by more than 95%. Of course, I did have to abandon a perfectly good email account... |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Katherine wrote:
Qintes wrote: I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? Mostly acrylic, because of ease of washing. Higs, Katherine I agree a sport weight acrylic. Sport weight is more comfortable and lighter. I also think it flows better. Hugs & God bless, Dennis & Gail |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Real Yarn Snobs use wool!
Ultra Yarn Snobs use silk! Mega yarn Snobs use frog's hair! Practical peoples use synthetic. I mean, I have nice wool sweaters, but the sweaters I wear on a daily basis are acrylic or acrylic/nylon. If you are too warm in acrylic, use a thinner yarn or a looser gauge. And Suzee, tell us about the Knitpicks! Inquiring knitters want to know! Aaron "suzee" wrote in message reenews.net... Qintes wrote: I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? I've always used acrylic, but I also get too hot in them.... even before hot flashes. I made a couple last summer in cotton and cotton/acrylic that were fine. I have two cardigan/shrugs in the cotton/acrylic and Lion's Jiffy - I wanted warmth for these. Have just ordered some Wool of the Andes from knitpicks to make a sweater from Weekend Knitting, so we'll see how that works out. sue |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Suzee wrote:
Qintes wrote: I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? I've always used acrylic, but I also get too hot in them.... even before hot flashes. I made a couple last summer in cotton and cotton/acrylic that were fine. I have two cardigan/shrugs in the cotton/acrylic and Lion's Jiffy - I wanted warmth for these. Have just ordered some Wool of the Andes from knitpicks to make a sweater from Weekend Knitting, so we'll see how that works out. I'm making a sweater with Wool of the Andes right now, and it's working out wonderfully! And you can't beat the price, either; less than $30 for enough yarn to make a 44" chest sweater. I know some people have had problems with KnitPicks, but I've never had any problems. Any concerns I've had have been addressed promptly, and the yarns have been great. With regard to the question asked, it depends on who's gonna be wearing the sweater. If it's for my youngest daughter, the yarn better be machine washable and dryable 'cause she's 7 and likes to play rough outside. If it's for me or my older daughter I can use wool; we don't get as messy g Baby clothes are always done in a nice, soft, washable yarn; it would be cruel to make a new mother hand-wash baby sweaters. The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Go to www.knitpicks.com which sells good quality yarns at very good prices;
they also sell tools, books and patterns and offer some free patterns. -- Jan in MN wrote in message et... And Suzee, tell us about the Knitpicks! Inquiring knitters want to know! Aaron |
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