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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
The Other Kim wrote:
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 $30 for enough yarn to make a 44" chest sweater. Yikes, that's about the size I need and I only got 7 skeins. The pattern calls for 500-600 yards, so I figured that'd be enough. I know some people have had problems with KnitPicks, but I've never had any problems. Any concerns I've had have been addressed promptly, and the yarns have been great. I live one state away from their Ohio warehouse, so have received my orders promptly. Been happy with the yarn I purchased except for the one not working out right for the pattern. sue |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Spike Driver wrote:
Katherine wrote: Qintes wrote: I'm going to try to knit my first sweater soon but I'm not sure what yarn to use....acrylic, cotton/acrylic, wool, wool blend??? What do youns use? Mostly acrylic, because of ease of washing. Higs, Katherine I agree a sport weight acrylic. Sport weight is more comfortable and lighter. I also think it flows better. Agreed! I can wear sport weight indoors, while worsted is a bit too heavy. Higs, Katherine |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
I spin my own, so don't buy much yarn now, only for the 6x6 so can't help
you....I think it will depend on two things, 1. What does the pattern call for 2. Are you or the person the sweater is intended for allergic to anything. hugz Cher "Qintes" wrote in message news:ux0Qf.6368$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 |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Thanks everyone! I was actually suprised that so many people said
"acrylic"! I thought I was going to be told that if I didn't use wool I wasn't a real knitter! LOL! I never thought of sport weight acrylic. That's clever. I'll definately keep that in mind. Thanks everyone! Pamjam |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Suzee wrote:
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. Yikes, that's about the size I need and I only got 7 skeins. The pattern calls for 500-600 yards, so I figured that'd be enough. You should be okay, then. Yardage is a more accurate method than weight when it comes to knowing how much you need for a project. I just bought yarn for a shawl and went by yardage since I wasn't using the same yarn as in the pattern. 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. I live one state away from their Ohio warehouse, so have received my orders promptly. Been happy with the yarn I purchased except for the one not working out right for the pattern. My order placed last week arrived today - woohoo!!! Socks for everyone!! g The Other Kim kimagreenfieldatyahoodotcom |
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What is your preferred yarn for sweater knitting?
Aaron , i wasn`t amused by this lines , I use Natural wools and
cottons , becuase i am ALERGIC to all Acrilycs , luckily not to nylons thus i can still wear nylon stockings, [ but have to look hard for those WITHOUT acrilycs,,, I am not a snob i juyst hate to be sick . I take extremely good care of my stuff and they keep well for YEARS till i get sick of seeing them ... mirjam 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 freenews.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?
And I feel very badly that I didn't know this till right AFTER I made and
sent you that blue scarf, Mirjam...... I apologize profusely, and will find some gorgeous NON-acrylic light blue yarn and make you another! Noreen hanging head, that I've known this for quite some time, and just realized it tonight... that I sent you an acrylic scarf two or three years ago.... -- change n e t to c o m to email/reply to me. "Mirjam Bruck-Cohen" wrote in message ... Aaron , i wasn`t amused by this lines , I use Natural wools and cottons , becuase i am ALERGIC to all Acrilycs , luckily not to nylons thus i can still wear nylon stockings, [ but have to look hard for those WITHOUT acrilycs,,, I am not a snob i juyst hate to be sick . I take extremely good care of my stuff and they keep well for YEARS till i get sick of seeing them ... mirjam 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 dfreenews.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?
On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:49:30 GMT, 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? Pamjam HI Pam - well you've gotten lots of interesting answers. Mine is - what will suit you? I have a personal issue - I am always too warm - so a wool or wool/acrylic sweater would probably be too hot for me. I knit cotton sweaters or perhaps cotton/rayon. I might try cotton with a little wool for stretch. I find acrylic also too warm because it doesn't breathe for me. I know that usually you want a sweater to be warm (!) but if I'm going to wear it indoors, that won't work. I'm longing to try a silk blend but the worst part about being a big woman is how much expensive yarn it takes to make a covering! Alison |
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