[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

[slery]

Thanks for the information.

Just for clarification: I do NOT want drapey in a purse, I do want wash and
dry, my preference is for light weight but less absorbent.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani
> Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 12:16 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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