[Nfb-krafters-korner] yarn brands: what is good for what?

[Barb Roland]

what is the "LYS" option?
Barb R.
Z6b

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:14 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] yarn brands: what is good for what?


> Hi all,
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> I saw this post on another list and found it interesting, so thought I'd
> share it.
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> Yarn brands
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> "1. Smooth wool yarns. Can't beat Knitpicks.com for that. Cascade 220 is a
> good "LYS" option. Lion Brand makes some nice simple wools for
> Joann's/Michaels. "I Love This Wool" at Hobby Lobby is also a good option.
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> 2. Smooth acrylics. Can't beat RH Super Saver/Caron Simply Soft at
> Joanns/Michaels/Walmart or "I Love this Yarn" at Hobby Lobby. A good "LYS"
> option is Plymouth Encore. Bernat has some nice ones available at many
> stores as well.
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> 3. Cottons. Sugar n Cream is really the standard for dishcloth cottons.
> Knitpicks.com has a few nice cottons for more variety. Plymouth makes some
> good mercerized cottons. Cotton Ease by Lion Brand is great for clothing.
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> All of the above are between $2 and $9 a skein and come in multiple 
> weights
> and colors."
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> Cathy
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