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babycarolnancy
New Pal
USA
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 Posted - 11/30/2009 : 2:23:43 PM
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Hi everyone,
I want to make some wrist warmers but don't know what yarn to get. It needs to be worsted weight and very warm. I'd rather it not be ribbon yarn or anything like that. Just simple, easy to knit with (or in this case, crochet with) yarn. What suggestions do you have?
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knitz2
Permanent Resident
USA
1800 Posts |
Posted - 11/30/2009 : 3:36:43 PM
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I've only made two pair but used worsted weight wool on US sz 4 needles. the first pair was several years ago & I don't remember the brand but used Kraemer's Summit Hill which is a superwash for the second pair.
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fmarrs
Guardian angel
USA
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Chayah
Permanent Resident
1924 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2009 : 06:33:09 AM
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The warmest and most durable wristwarmers I have made have been from Noro Kureyon. They hold up very well and the colors are lovely too. Happy knitting.
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
2549 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2009 : 07:34:56 AM
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I second the suggestion of alpaca. It is incredibly soft and warm, and you won't have a problem of stretching as you might in a large garment such like a sweater.
Cashmere is lovely too, of course. :)
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jtamsn
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 12/01/2009 : 2:22:33 PM
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The only ones I made were from Plymouth Boku. I like their colorways and it is not quite as expensive as Noro.
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babycarolnancy
New Pal
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2009 : 3:21:53 PM
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I'm looking into alpaca and I like the option of Kraemer's Summit Hill yarn. I'll let you all know what I choose.
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knits_for_preemies
Permanent Resident
USA
1957 Posts |
Posted - 12/13/2009 : 2:17:28 PM
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I bought some Blue Sky Alpaca for mine(haven't knit them up yet, but can't wait to do it.) Link Here
It is a yummy soft blend of 50% alpaca and 50% merino.
 Barbara
Ravelry Name: KnitsForPreemies
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ikkivan
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
429 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2009 : 10:56:58 AM
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I've made lots of fingerless mitts in a variety of yarns; I usually use US size 6 or 7 needles for worsted weight, depending on the pattern stitch. These are one of my most requested gift items and a great way to try some of the more expensive luxury yarns since not a lot is required (I've used blends with cashmere, alpaca, silk, angora, jadite, etc.). I've made two different pair using a double strand of wear-like-iron sock yarn (both yarns hand-dyed by my daughter) that look really nice, one in plain 2x2 rib and the other in the twin-rib pattern. Since these were multicolored yarns, the final effect was very "tweedy" looking. My husband wears a pair of these on cold mornings to do farm chores, since he complains that he "can't do a thing" with regular gloves, but he loves these.
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jmlammens@gmail.com
New Pal
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2009 : 06:16:32 AM
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I like Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran and karabella aurora 8.
Malabrigo is also a lovely yarn for handwarmers. |
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ncknitty
New Pal
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Posted - 12/17/2009 : 06:37:36 AM
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| I love Debbie Bliss Cashmerino. I knit it up on US5s. At that gauge it's nice and sturdy and feels velvety. It takes a pinch over a skein to make fingerless mitts so you can buy three skeins and make two pair! |
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hnick
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 12/17/2009 : 06:53:56 AM
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My favorite yarn right now for fingerless mittens is City Tweed by knitpicks. It's an alpaca/merino blend. It's pretty, soft, so warm, and affordable. It comes in two weights, DK and heavyweight. I think I used a #7 needle. Works up pretty quick.
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kcholm
Chatty Knitter
USA
104 Posts |
Posted - 12/17/2009 : 08:28:25 AM
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I just made a few sets of the Fetching pattern on knitty with Rowan's Cashsoft Aran. I elongated the pattern, adding an extra cable round at both the wrist and the fingers. Very easy, very quick--I made one on the way to Wisconsin for Thanksgiving and finished the second one the first day of our visit.
Last year I made several sets of the Mrs. Beeton from Knitty, again with Cashmerino and a ruffle of Kidsilk Haze. Very pretty, very warm, but perhaps a little frou frou for some. But they were extremely well received by those I gave them to.
I also made a set of the Rani from knitty. Beaded, so it takes longer to make, but very very pretty. I just ordered a few more skeins of Shibui sock and the beads to go with them. Too late for Christmas gifts this year, but if I got started in January ... |
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singfasola
New Pal
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Posted - 12/17/2009 : 4:07:37 PM
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I've made fingerless mitts with Berocco Peruvia (not P. Quick) on 8s, ribbed all around and a cable up the back of the hand. Quick, stretchy, and by all accounts (last year's Christmas gifts) warm.
I agree with the alpaca users, too.
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neraksenrab
Chatty Knitter
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 12/18/2009 : 05:20:51 AM
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| Check out Berroco Jasper -- especially for ribbed ones like Maine Morning mitts -- it is so soft and self-striping, too. Karen |
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babycarolnancy
New Pal
USA
23 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2009 : 1:07:08 PM
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| I finally decided to buy Paton's Angora Bamboo yarn for my wrist warmers. It's very soft and warm and is very easy to work with. Thank you all for your advice and help. I really appreciate it. |
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Kathleen-NYC
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2009 : 1:16:36 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by babycarolnancy
Hi everyone,
I want to make some wrist warmers but don't know what yarn to get. It needs to be worsted weight and very warm. I'd rather it not be ribbon yarn or anything like that. Just simple, easy to knit with (or in this case, crochet with) yarn. What suggestions do you have?
Thanks!
I recently made three pairs from leftover yarn. (1) Plymouth Boku, (2) Kureyon and (3) Red Heart Tweed.
I used the same pattern for all three pairs and the difference in the yarn makes them look so completely different. I keep the Boku ones in my office. I work in an old office building and sometimes it gets chilly in the afternoons. |
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knits_for_preemies
Permanent Resident
USA
1957 Posts |
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Wen
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Australia
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lacylaine
Seriously Hooked
USA
989 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2010 : 6:37:02 PM
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Can't resist chiming in with one more suggestion: Berrocco (?) Crystal Palace, if it's still available. A year ago, I made a pair of Fetching in Cashmerino for me, and C.P. for DS. Both sets were black.
Well, they both are very warm and soft but his is wearing better. Mine has pills. So I pass that on, FWIW.
Happy New Year to all!
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
FO 2009: small market/shower bag; gray watch cap; magic square potholder; five dish cloths, including two new patterns; Hedgerow Mitts!
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