[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

[slery]

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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani
> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 3:33 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
> 
> 
> 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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