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

[River Woman]

Cathy, it is not that much more money for the really good yarn. And, yes, 
once you made a dish cloth from the good stuff, you will never again go to 
the SC kind. They have so much more absorbancy and heft to them.
and, the colors stay rich and sharp and don't look old and faded like the S 
and C kind does after a shor time.
Lynda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] yarn brands: what is good for what?


> 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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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of River Woman
> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:56 AM
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>
> 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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