[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

[Marianne Denning]

I ave found several patterns for bags that use felting wool to make the bag.

Marianne
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From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
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>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
>>
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>> From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 3:05 PM
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>> 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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