[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

[slery]

Can you re-wash these after felting?

I was under the impression that the only washing you do is to felt it.

Cindy

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> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Marianne Denning
> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 7:48 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
> 
> 
> I ave found several patterns for bags that use felting wool 
> to make the bag.
> 
> Marianne
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 4:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
> 
> 
> >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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