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EweKnitty
Chatty Knitter
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 Posted - 07/18/2007 : 2:37:40 PM
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| I am looking for a yarn that will not end up too thick or hairy. any suggestions? thanks! |
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LJ
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USA
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CatherineM
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USA
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bfaye
Seriously Hooked
USA
721 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 5:36:56 PM
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Elann.com has Highland Wool (worsted) which felts very nicely too. It comes in over 100 colors and is very reasonably priced.
benne
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elizh
Permanent Resident
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 5:45:37 PM
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| Yup, Cascade 220...smooth, a good price, and any color you want... |
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CharRube
Chatty Knitter
125 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 9:46:10 PM
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| I also love Wool of the Andes from Knit Picks. It also felts very nice and is not fuzzy. I love to work with their bulky. It's not too thick but is nice for bags when you want them to hold up. CharRube |
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Atavistic
Permanent Resident
6604 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 9:56:41 PM
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Cascade 220.
Amanda Takes Off... and Amanda Knits
Hand and foot when harmonized forms martialism/but Military and literary when harmonized is art and this brings/philosophy. (Lee, Chang Hoo) |
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2007 : 10:23:32 PM
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Even though I like Cascade 220 a great deal, I'm going to throw in Patons Merino, too. I like the finished fabric.
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mertle
Permanent Resident
USA
1726 Posts |
Posted - 07/19/2007 : 03:41:22 AM
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1. Paton's Classic Merino is the best I've used for felting. There, I said it. It felts just like I want it to with zero stitch definition. It felts quickly, too. MSRP is $6.99 for 200+ yard skein, but I find it often enough on sale at AC Moore or Michael's (and rarely at Joanne) for as low as $3.99. Color selection is pretty good.
It's great "workhorse" yarn that even mixes well with carry-alongs as well as wool blends. I have even successfully used it mixed with an acrylic boucle. (Don't cringe! Somebody wanted it, and it actually came out nice!)
2. Plymouth's Galway is just as good, behaving enough like Paton's to use them together (which I do often). MSRP is also $6.99 for 200+ yard skein. LYS or internet is the only source in my town. Very nice color selections.
The ever popular Cascade220 doesn't felt as fast for me. And if having stitch definition remain is what you want, go with it. JMO
Marilyn
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cavalier
New Pal
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Posted - 07/19/2007 : 6:51:06 PM
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| I agree, Patons wool yarn felts great. I get it at Michael's. It is on sale much of the time, and they always have some sort of coupon in the newspaper. Expensive isn't always better. |
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sparkleplenty
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
484 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2007 : 08:19:01 AM
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Araucania Nature Wool is also a great felting yarn. It's a light worsted weight and so the felted fabric isn't as thick as Cascade. It's kettled dyed, so you get some really cool variations in the yarn.
sparkleplenty
http://sarah.teamradicus.com/art.htm
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amber
Seriously Hooked
USA
758 Posts |
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Bristolknits
Chatty Knitter
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 03:38:01 AM
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Hello,
I'll add another very dependable felting yarn that is not expensive:
Brown Sheep's Nature Spun, in both worsted and sport weight.
Fast felting, good color selection and no stitch definition.
Patons and Galway are great...and I agree that Cascade does tend to leave vertical st definition, especially with lighter colors.
Carol in Vermont
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mertle
Permanent Resident
USA
1726 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 06:02:43 AM
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Originally posted by Bristolknits
Hello,
I'll add another very dependable felting yarn that is not expensive:
Brown Sheep's Nature Spun, in both worsted and sport weight.
Fast felting, good color selection and no stitch definition.
Patons and Galway are great...and I agree that Cascade does tend to leave vertical st definition, especially with lighter colors.
Carol in Vermont
http://vtknitter.blogspot.com
Hey, Carol! I just recognized you! The first pattern I ever bought was your Fling Bag when I was just starting to felt. Designing my own, I just had to see how you had done it!
Your work is gorgeous! Everybody else here, check out Carol's stuff!
Marilyn
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crzyboutyarn
Seriously Hooked
USA
792 Posts |
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crzyboutyarn
Seriously Hooked
USA
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LaurieD
Warming Up
80 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2007 : 10:03:45 AM
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I agree that Lopi would probably produce a rediculously furry bag that sheds! I recently made a cat bed (kitty pi) for my kitty. It was great for that. No stitch definition at all. Just solid felted fabric. Lopi was perfect for that, but I wouldn't use it to produce a bag.
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RoseM
Permanent Resident
Canada
1898 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2007 : 12:02:21 PM
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Can't go wrong with Cascade 220.
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Inkmama
Seriously Hooked
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JARlady
Chatty Knitter
215 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2007 : 3:19:14 PM
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I just used Ella Rae Classic wool for the first time and was extremely pleased with the result. I certainly will be using more of this in the future. I've also used Paton's, Cascade and Galway with great success.
Janice
http://jarlady.blogspot.com/
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beejayeles
Chatty Knitter
USA
238 Posts |
Posted - 07/24/2007 : 04:53:07 AM
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| personally, i don't LOVE Cascade 220. It takes longer to felt and sometimes you don't lose that stitch definition (which drives me crazy). I love the Elann Highland wool for my #1 pick. Beautiful colors! |
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best yarn for not too thick or hairy felting?
