[Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn

River Woman riverwoman at zoominternet.net
Sun Dec 18 18:38:24 UTC 2011 

Cotton is not the same, by any remote notion, as linen.  It is an entirely 
different fiber. It does not look the same, does knot knit up the same, and 
does not wash and wear the same. Linen is more luxurious than cotton. It is 
also more expensive, but it comes in pretty big hanks.

http://www.pacificwoolandfiber.com/Euroflax%20Linen.htm

Yarn is like anything else, mostly, that the better yarns cost more than the 
ones that are not as nice. Once you use the better yarns, you won't go back. 
Then, you seek out the yarn shops that sell it - haha
We have a fantastic yarn shop not far from my home, about 1 hour away. It is 
so worth the little drive to go there and buy the nice stuff.  The nice 
stuff is never found in JoAnns, Michaels, or Walmart -

For some things I do shop those places though. When I need yarns for things 
I will sell at the Christmas markets I buy from those places. But for 
myself, and family members, I invest in the relaly good yarns.  My friend 
Christ and I once flew to Vermont, rented a car, and took our list of every 
yarn store in Vermont and went on a journey to buy our yarns from those 
shops. We were scheduled to attend a yarn workshop on WEd. so we got there 
three days early so we could meander all over Vermont buying yarns. OH, what 
FUN we had.

We love Cherry Tree Hill yarns, and the Kaleidescope yarn shop in Vermont...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn


> So what is the difference between 100% cotton and 100% Linen?  The  Bernat
> does not say anything about linen.
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 12/17/2011 5:28:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> riverwoman at zoominternet.net writes:
>
> Denise.  I have only used 100 percent linen and it is absolutely 
> wonderful.
> The  more you wash it, the softer it becomes. I have made bath cloths, and
> scarves out of it. It lasts forever it seems.
>
> ----- Original  Message ----- 
> From: "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net>
> To:  "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011  5:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton  yarn
>
>
>> Linda and Neva,
>>
>> I'm going to have to give  this yarn a try.  I'd love to make some dish
>> towels for my  house.  I'm currently making a bib for my nephew out of
>> Sugar  & Cream and it's nice.  I really like cotton, too.  Have you  ever
>> knitted with cotton/linen yarn?  How does it differ from  the cotton?  I
>> saw a hand towel pattern that calls for the  cotton/linen yarn.  Thanks
> for
>> all of the interesting  info.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Denise
>>
>>  -----Original Message----- 
>> From: River Woman
>> Sent: Saturday,  December 17, 2011 10:28 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and  artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton  yarn
>>
>> Sounds NICE Neva.
>> I love this Bernat yarn,  too.
>> When I campare the two yars, after washing them, the Bernat is  much more
>> beautiful and holds the colors much better.  And, the  feel of the Bernat
>> is
>> so nice.
>>
>> The other yarn  that is cotton that I have used and it feels like SILK is
>> an
>>  Egyptian Cotton - WOW, talk about a beautiful yarn.
>> ----- Original  Message ----- 
>> From: "Neva Fairchild"  <nevafairchild at verizon.net>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and  artists'"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent:  Saturday, December 17, 2011 11:44 AM
>> Subject: Re:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn
>>
>>
>>>I bought  this in a 14 ounce skein at JoAnn's earlier in the fall for
> $9.99
>>>  with a buy one get one half off deal. It is what I am using for the  KK
>>> Snowman and it works up beautifully. I am also working on a  crib 
>>> blanket
>>> with Sugar & Cream and it is exquisite. I am  using two strands on both
>>> projects and I just love working with  cotton.
>>>
>>>
>>> Neva Fairchild
>>> 972  416-7039
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From:  nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>  [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River
> Woman
>>> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:57 PM
>>> To: List  for blind crafters and artists
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  Bernat Cotton yarn
>>>
>>> I just pulled out a skein I  purchased of the Bernat Cotton yarn and 
>>> will
>>> give you the  information there on the label.
>>> It is called:  Bernat  Handicrafter  Cotton Skein Size:  12 oz/ 340 gr.
>>>  Approx:  608 yards on the skein - it is a verigated green/cream colors
> in
>>> this one called Calla Lily.
>>>
>>> Size  knitting needle recommended is size 7:
>>> Machine Washable and  Dryable
>>>
>>> Comes with a NICE pattern on the label,  too.
>>>
>>> I think you will LOVE this yarn if you try it. It  seems to have so much
>>> more
>>> heft to it, and feels  soooo good after it is knitted up. My dishcloths
>>> look
>>>  so beautiful and they stay beautiful. People really seems to like 
>>> them.
>>>
>>> Just wanted to pass this along to you in case  you might like to try it.
>>>
>>> Lynda River  Woman
>>>
>>> Worsted Weight/ 4 ply  yarn
>>>
>>> Lynda Lambert
>>> 104 River  Road
>>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>>
>>> 724 758  4979
>>>
>>> My Blog:   http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>>> My Website:   http://lyndalambert.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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