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

[Cathy]

Hi Linda and all,

I've never used cotton yarn yet, though I've purchased some sugar and cream
to make crocheted dishcloths. I'd like to try some really nice cotton but I
don't think I'd want it for dish cloths, but for baby items or clothing I'd
spring for it. once I get more experience with one craft or another I'd like
to try making clothing, say a shirt, with cotton though. 
Cathy


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

Just want to add my own comments to this list. It is a good one! The only 
one that I would never agree with is number 3.  Once you try a really good 
quality cotton yarn, you will never again buy Sugar and Cream yarn.  There 
is an enormous difference between Sugar and Cream and a good quality cotton 
yarn. Bernat makes a far superior cotton yarn and you can get it at 
JoAnns...and I don't know where else. Also, if you buy a good mercerized 
cotton yarn you will think you died and went to heaven - it is so amazing, 
soft, smooth, holds it's color forever, and just far superior to the Sugar 
and Cream. Good cotton yarns have a wonderful feel to them when the knitted 
fabric is touched. And, they hold their color, and knit up beautifully.

Also, want to add that I have used ENCORE YARN for many projects. I buy it 
at a LYS, and you cannot beat it for beauty and the price is fantastic. I 
think I pay about 6. per ball, and it is a very large amount of yarn for 
that price. I have made baby blankets and scarves with it - just wonderful 
to use.



----- 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 11:14 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] yarn brands: what is good for what?


> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I saw this post on another list and found it interesting, so thought I'd
> share it.
>
>
>
> Yarn brands
>
>
>
> "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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> All of the above are between $2 and $9 a skein and come in multiple 
> weights
> and colors."
>
>
>
> Cathy
>
>
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