Knitting Yarn Types
Posted in Sewing on 12/23/2004 09:52 am by admin
Crochet (knitting) yarn, which type is best?
I just started crocheting last month. So far I have made a purse and some hats. At first I used Red Heart, Medium(4), it was a little bulky and not soft enough. Than I tried I Love This Yarn(from Hobby Lobby) same weight, both are acrylic, both this brand was softer and not as bulky. What kind of yarn do you use, and for which projects? Where do you buy the yarn (favorite internet site, store)? Cheapest? Which kind of yarn is best for an afghan stitch dishcloth?
If you wash the item made from the Red Heart yarn and then steam it, it will soften up.
I use many different kinds of yarn. Each yarn has its own strengths and weaknesses, and I try to match the strengths of a given yarn to the project. For example, I just finished knitting a circular tree skirt that looks like a piece of peppermint candy, and it's made of Red Heart SuperSaver yarn because it has to be washable, it has to be immune to moths, and it has to stand up to being stored for 11 months and subject to hard wear for 1 month each year. If I were making a sweater for a child, I'd prefer Plymouth Encore because it's machine washable. If I were making a sweater for an adult, probably Cascade 220 would be my choice. If I want acrylic that feels good and knits up nicely, I would probably use Vanna's Choice from Lion Brand.
"Cheapest" is a relative term. I'm not really interested in knitting things that are cheap--my labor is worth the same regardless of whether I'm using good yarn or cheap, harsh yarn in an ugly color. Thus, I usually am more interested in how well the yarn works for the item and how well it will hold up to its intended use.
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 3 OZ BEIGE GRAY TWEED DESIGNER TYPE 4 PLY YARN WHOLESALE LOT KNIT CROCHET  US $2.00
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