[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

[slery]

I do plan on using a liner. However, I am making a removable liner. I hate
to change purses but I would love to.

As for the cotton, I do NOT want to use cotton. It is too absorbent. I want
something that will be light like cotton.

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Susan Roe
> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:58 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
> 
> 
> 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
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > 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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