[Nfb-krafters-korner] Ruffled All Around February Loom Class

[jill]

Yes Thank you so much!  I am also looking forward to your class.  I will be
getting my yarn selected very soon, and your info is extremely helpful!
Jill

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Barb Roland
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:53 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Ruffled All Around February Loom Class

Renee, thank you for this information and the resources for cotton yarn, I
had come across some of them, but some I hadn't. Looking forward to your
class in Feb.
Barb
On Jan 19, 2014, at 12:46 PM, Renee Van Hoy <rvanhoy at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 
> 
> I’ve
> had a few questions off list about yarn for the Ruffled All Around
placemat
> class in February, and I thought I would post the information for
everyone. The
> class does not start until February 23rd, so we have lots of time to
> get ready. If you have more questions for me, please post them to the list
with
> “Renee” in the post title so I’ll be sure to see them.
> 
> 
> 
> This
> is an intermediate loom knitting class, taught by email. If you want to
try
> just a washcloth size, I will have that option for you as well. Please see
the
> class supply list for more information on looms and yarn. 
> 
> 
> 
> The
> looms listed for the class were chosen because they have a 5/8 inch gauge,
not
> the larger ¾ inch gauge. You may also use a ½ inch gauge loom, such as a
> CinDwood loom, or the newer KB looms in 7/16 gauge. 
> 
> 
> 
> For
> this project, the yarn being used is a worsted weight cotton, held as a
single
> strand. 
> 
> A
> number of brands of yarn are available for this project. I’ve compiled a
list
> to help you find the right one for you. 
> 
> 
> 
> Knit
> Picks (an on-line yarn company) has several cotton yarns. 
> 
> 
> 
> Dishie,
> a basic worsted weight 
> 
> Simply
> organic, worsted weight
> 
> Comfy
> – a cotton and acrylic blend – this is a softer yarn, good if you find
cotton
> to be hard on your hands, but less durable than other cottons.
> 
> Billow
> – this is a bulky weight cotton. If you only have large gauge ¾ inch
looms, you
> may use this cotton yarn
> 
> 
> 
> Lion
> Brand Yarn: available on line and in stores
> 
> 
> 
> Kitchen
> cotton – worsted weight
> 
> Lion
> cotton – worsted weight
> 
> Nature’s
> Organic Cotton – this is listed as an aran weight, but has a twist to it
and is
> more like a bulky. If you only have a large gauge loom, you may use this
cotton
> yarn.
> 
> 
> 
> Yarnspirations.com
> (Bernat and Lily yarns)
> 
> 
> 
> Lily
> Sugar n’ Cream – worsted weight – this is the basic cotton widely
available.
> Watch out for your yardage, as different colors come in different weights,
> although the same price. This is on sale this week at Michaels 4 for
$5.00.
> 
> Bernat
> Handicrafter – worsted, although it may be a little lighter weight than
Lily. 
> 
> 
> 
> Peaches
> and Crème – another widely available cotton, worsted weight. Also comes in
> different yardages.
> 
> 
> 
> I
> hope this answers many questions, and I look forward to the class next
month.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   Renee   		 	   		  
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