[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

Mon Jul 5 13:07:52 UTC 2010

Have you considered linen? It makes a light bag, not drapey, and washable.
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 2:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference


> 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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