[Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn

Mon Dec 19 01:58:32 UTC 2011

Neva,

Thanks so much.  I went to the site and I was amazed by it.  There are so 
many beautiful colors.  I'm going to look at the linen, too.  I may want to 
wait on it though until I become a more advanced knitter because I believe 
linen is a yarn I want to knit only once or twice and I tend to pull out my 
knitting until I like it.  thanks again.  Also, thanks Linda for suggesting 
the site.  One question.  Is it okay to mix fibers?  I've heard that it's 
better to use one fiber for garments.  Well, I don't know.  I want to start 
with dish or hand towels and then upgrade to garments.

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message----- 
From: Neva Fairchild
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 5:01 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn

I was just reading about it on a link about linen yarn that Linda sent.

http://www.pacificwoolandfiber.com/Cottolin.htm

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 Denise Shaible
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 5:58 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn

Okay, I looked on the pattern I'm planning to knit, a basket stitch hand
towel, and it calls for a yarn called cotlin.  That's what I was asking
about.  So, has anyone used cotlin and if so, is it worth the money?  the
author of the pattern, which I got from Knitting Pattern Central, says it's
a little more expensive than cotton.  Please let me know.  I guess worsted
weight cotton would also do but I'd like to hear about the cotlin if anyone
knows about it.

By the way, I hope everyone is doing well and finishing all of your
Christmas crafts.  I completed the blanket I knitted for my nephew, Bodie.
I'm very proud of it.  It's leaf green in color and although it's a simple
pattern of garter stitch and stockinette stitch rows, it looks and feels
great.  All I have to do is weave the ends in and block it.  I appreciate
the information on blocking and will be using it soon.  Now, I'm making a
bib to go with it.

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message-----
From: River Woman
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 10:38 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn

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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