[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

Mon Jul 5 04:15:57 UTC 2010

Cindy:

You can wash a bag that has already been felted, but on subsequent washings 
the bag will then get washed like any other hand knit 100% wool item so you 
don't felt it further down.  In other words, wash felted items  by hand or 
on gentle, alone, and use cool water wash & rinse then lay out flat to dry. 
If you specifically are looking for a drapey style bag what comes to my mind 
is a hobo/cressent shape or a pouch style bag.  Check out the free knitted 
bag patterns on www.knittingpatterncentral.com click on the free knitting 
pattern directory, then click on bags.  When last I looked they had a huge 
selection of free bag patterns so you can get ideas on yarns and styles and 
how they are constructed.

A liner will also help give your bag structure & strength.  If you knit 
something that is lacey & open then you'll probably want a lining so the 
contents of the bag can't poke through the knitted fabric & slip out.

As for wanting a yarn that is less absorbant, I haven't used it in a really 
long time, but there used to be a product sold in an arasol can, think it 
was made by scotch guard and it was the one that gave a bit of water 
proofing to clothing when you sprayed it on.  Not the one for anti-static 
cling.  Again, its been years since I used it, but you could give your bag a 
spritz prior to going out on a rainy day.  Its a temporary thing, not 
permanent once you put it on your clothes.

Good luck.

Eileen

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From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 10:01 PM
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

> 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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