[Nfb-krafters-korner] Bernat Cotton yarn

River Woman riverwoman at zoominternet.net
Mon Dec 19 10:38:46 UTC 2011 

Hi Denise,
I would say to give the Cotlin a try and see how you like it. I usually try 
to use the yarn the pattern calls for initially.
I just finished knitting the (Red Heart pattern)  Matinee Swing Jacket I was 
doing for a friend and I made a scarf to match it. My friend commissioned me 
to do it for a gift to a friend of hers. Right now, it is in the bath tub in 
towels. I am blocking it today. I do the wet method. I soaked it last night, 
and it has been wrapped up three times to get excess water out of it. Now, 
after sitting in a towel overnight, it will be laid out to begin the 
blocking process. I have made more of these jackets than I can count. This 
pattern is really a good one.

Lynda River Woman
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 6:58 PM
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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