[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

[Susan Roe]

Cindy,

You might also consider going to the book store and looking for a book on 
knitted bags and see what kind of yarn is recommended for cirten styles of 
bags.  You might find a cotton that is more cord like that may hold a shape 
better.  You may also find that sewing in a liner also helps the bag keep 
the desired shape.

Susan R.
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 1:33 PM
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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> 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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