[Nfb-krafters-korner] Buying Yarn On-line

[Cathy]

Neva,

Lionbrandyarn.com does give color descriptions for their yarns. You don't
have to purchase them there, once you hear of a color described there you
can go where ever you want and purchase it. I use that site to learn all
about the different yarns and then go hunting sales.
You said you are looking for cotton yarn.

For example,
Lion® Cotton Yarn
Article # 760
Our classic 100% cotton, 4-ply worsted-weight yarn with great absorbency.
Ideal for dishcloths, washcloths, placemats, and all kitchen/dining/ bath
projects,
as well as accessories and garments.
Detail
Weight Category: 4 -   
Medium: Worsted-weight, Afghan, Aran Yarn
Solids: 5 oz./140g; 236yd/212m balls
Multi: 4 oz/113g; 189 yd/170m balls.
100% Cotton
Gauge:
Knit: 16 stitches x 24 rows = 4"x4" (10cm x 10cm) on size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
Crochet: 16 sc + 16 rows = 4"x4" (10cm x 10cm) with F-5 (3.75 mm) hook 
 
Natural 
Article: #760-098   UPC: 023032760988 
A soft natural cream 

White 
Article: #760-100   UPC: 023032761008 
Crisp clean white. 

Morning Glory Blue 
Article: #760-108   UPC: 023032761084 
A wonderful medium blue. 

Navy 
Article: #760-110   UPC: 023032761107 
The classical "navy" shade -- blue, almost black.

Poppy Red 
Article: #760-112   UPC: 023032761121 
Bright and bold red 

Seaspray 
Article: #760-123   UPC: 023032761237 
Sea foam green.

Fern Green 
Article: #760-131   UPC: 023032761312 
Intense dark green.

Paprika 
Article: #760-133   UPC: 023032761336 
Bright red with a hint of orange

Avocado 
Article: #760-134   UPC: 023032761343 
Bold yellow with lime green undertones

Clove 
Article: #760-136   UPC: 023032761367 
Dark burnt orange

Rose 
Article: #760-140   UPC: 023032761404 
A warm, soft pink.

Grape 
Article: #760-144   UPC: 023032761442 
A dusty light purple.

Orchid 
Article: #760-145   UPC: 023032761459 
Deep, rich magenta purple

Fuchsia 
Article: #760-146   UPC: 023032761466 
Bright fuchsia pink.

Purple 
Article: #760-147   UPC: 023032761473 
An intense and bright purple.


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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Neva Fairchild
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:21 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Buying Yarn On-line

Any suggestions for picking colors of yarn when the names are vague like
Summer Dream or Desert Night? I'm not having much success at finding cotton
yarn in the stores, and the price is half on-line, but I am not sure of a
lot of the colors. Maybe there's a site you know of that gives good verbal
descriptions of the colors? That's a lot to ask, I know, but I am an
optimist.

Neva Fairchild
972 416-7039 

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