[Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn for making afghans

[Lillie Pennington]

Thanks for this information about the stitches. I will write down all of the yarn suggestions. If available, I like feeling the swatches that hang with the yarn at the store. Thanks everyone for all the help.

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> On Dec 7, 2013, at 9:20 AM, "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> To change the density of your finished project you can change the yarn, or
> your needle size.  If you use the recommended needle size with a thinner
> yarn your project will be looser, thus being less dense, but the finished
> project might be smaller than stated in the pattern.  If you use the
> recommended yarn for the project and you increase your needle size, again
> your stitches will be looser and the final project will not feel as dense as
> the original project but the finished size will probably be larger.  Needle
> and yarn changes can also impact the appearance of the stitch pattern.  A
> lace pattern or cable pattern can look very different when made with a
> larger needle than recommended by the pattern.  None of these changes or end
> results are a bad thing if your final project comes out the way you wanted.
> This is a good example of how gauge impacts your project and it comes down
> to swotching.
> 
> So the bottom line is to swotch!  If you like how the swotch turns out, go
> for it using that needle size and yarn for your project.    
> 
> Now let me get back to answering your question.  Whenever possible I go to a
> store where I can "pet" the yarn to find a yarn that is what I am looking
> for.  I do not know much about natural fiber, but some of my favorite
> acrylic yarns are Vana's Choice, Vana Baby, Vana's Colors, Lion Brand Pound
> of Love, and Caren Simply Soft.  
> 
> I have never made a pattern exactly as it is written.  Thus, sweaters are
> not on my radar, LOL.
> 
> Annette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2013 12:38 AM
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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Yarn for making afghans
> 
> 
> 
> Hi all.
> I am planning to make an afghan by crocheting motif squares and putting them
> together to form the big afghan. The book I am using recommends medium
> weight worsted yarn. However, I think., although I am not completely sure
> that this May result in a product that maybe too heavy for my liking. I am
> looking for a yarn that is soft, but light. If anyone has suggestions that
> would be awesome.
> Sent from my iPhone
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