[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn reference

Mon Jul 5 18:42:08 UTC 2010

Thanks, Lynda. No, I had not considered linen. I am still trying to learn
about all of the different fibers that available. That is one reason I was
really hoping there was a resource somewhere that listed the different types
of yarns and their qualities.

Cindy S.

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> River Woman
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> 
> Have you considered linen? It makes a light bag, not drapey, 
> and washable. Lynda Lambert River Road Studio, Since 1976 
> www.lyndalambert.com
> ----- 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
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> 
> 
> > 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'" 
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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-----
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> >> >> [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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