[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

Mon Jul 5 08:48:06 UTC 2010

There are patterns for crocheting with strips of plastic bags, so I'm
guessing there are knitting patterns as well.  However, I'm not sure if this
idea will give you the look you would want.

Annette

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 12:16 AM
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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

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From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 10:01 PM
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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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