[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
slery
slerythema at insightbb.com
Sun Jul 4 20:14:34 UTC 2010
I am still learning about all of the different fibers so I don't know off
the top of my head exactly what yarn I want to use but I do know the
characteristics that I am looking for.
I "don't" want to use 100 % cotton but it "is" drapey. What I do want are:
machine wash and dry, something that is good at holding its shape, and is
some what water resistant (i.e. mercerized cotton does not absorb like plain
cotton). There are a couple of techniques I can to use to help with the
shaping, such as making a gusset for the bottom and sides and/or using an
i-cord edging.
Do you have suggestions?
Cindy
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> Eileen Scrivani
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
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>
> Hi Cindy:
>
> I don't know of any web sites that discuss the traits of
> different fibers.
>
> You can basically use any yarn you like for a knitted bag,
> but if you're
> looking for drapey, I'm not sure that cotton is the fiber.
> Many knitters
> say that cotton is heavy and don't like knitting say a
> sweater with 100%
> cotton because the weight will over time stretch it down and
> therefore, out
> of shape. If your heart is set on a cotton, perhaps you
> should consider
> using a cotton blend that has some acrylic in it and will
> help your bag stay
> in shape once complete. Or, if you do decide on a 100%
> cotton bag, keep it
> on the smaller side. Other alternatives to cotton might be a
> linen or
> bamboo yarn, or some blend of those fibers. Use what you
> like and produces
> the appearance & feel that you like for your bag. Perhaps you should
> consider the type of bag you want to make before choosing the
> fiber ... a
> small bag for going out or only carrying light weight
> essentials, or do you
> want a work-horse that is larger and will carry more parafanalia?
>
> Felted bags, can be sturdy and can be made to hold heavier
> items, but here
> too it depends on the wool used to make the felt. If you
> choose a really
> soft feltible wool then you'll have a finer softer felted
> fabric. You can
> also use either ribbon or cord yarns.
> Try knitting a swatch in the pattern you have and with the
> yarn you like and
> see if you like the result.
>
> HTH.
>
> Eileen
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 3:05 PM
> To: "Krafters listserv" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
>
> > I am wondering if there is a reference somewhere that details the
> > qualities
> > of yarn. What I am referring to is something like Cotton
> makes a light
> > weight fabric, is very absorbent, machine wash and dry,
> drapey. I want to
> > be
> > able to look up and decide what type of yarn would be best
> for a certain
> > project. An example is that I am considering designing and
> making a purse.
> > I
> > like the feel and how light weight cotton is. However, it
> absorbs water so
> > if you are in the rain I would rather have something that
> would repel
> > water
> > better but is still machine wash and dry. Also, cotton is
> drapey so I
> > would
> > actually like something that would retain its shape a
> little more for this
> > project.
> >
> > I hope I have been clear and someone can help.
> >
> > Cindy S.
> >
> >
> >
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