Shelly in IL Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 What yarn would you use? I want a nice quality yarn. Where should I buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Joanne's has a lot of nice quality yarn (at least mine does). I'd certainly look there to start. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I would use something like Wool-Ease by Lion Brand. It feels really soft but is washable. It also has enough natural fiber in it that it doesn't give me the shivers. A lot of synthetic yarn gives me goose bumps. Emily 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I would use something like Wool-Ease by Lion Brand. It feels really soft but is washable. It also has enough natural fiber in it that it doesn't give me the shivers. A lot of synthetic yarn gives me goose bumps. Emily I completely agree with the recommendation for Wool-Ease. It doesn't feel as 'plasticy' as pure acrylic yarn does, but is machine washable unlike pure wool. Not itchy either. Nice, rich colors too. There's also the thick, chenille type of acrylics that feel very soft. I can't remember the brand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Does the fiber content matter to you? Is color choice more important? Do you want it to be machine-washable? Acrylic is the typical choice for being easy care--machine washable and dryable--and many brands come in a good array of colors. Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice, Deborah Norville Everyday and even the old standby Red Heart Super Saver would work great. The afghan would last forever and the colors would stay bright. You could probably get these yarns at JoAnn. If you're looking for something with wool content but still easy care, I've heard good things about Plymouth Encore. It's 75% acrylic/ 25% wool; you can buy it online at WEBS. I have no experience with lines of superwash wool--that is, 100% wool that can be machine washed and often also machine dried. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I third wool-ease. I knit a gorgeous baby blanket in Alpaca wool... then accidentally threw it in with a load. From then on I had a beautiful alpaca bathmat. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I third wool-ease. I knit a gorgeous baby blanket in Alpaca wool... then accidentally threw it in with a load. From then on I had a beautiful alpaca bathmat. :( My husband has washed laundry maybe 10 times in 13 years of marriage. And he just washed and dried a wool cardigan of mine. Now it belongs to my 9-year-old daughter. It just takes one person being "helpful" to ruin something out of real wool. :-) And real wool is super duper expensive. Emily 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 I don't care about fiber content - just want it to last and be comfortable. Thinking of off white and taupe? Thanks. Haven't looked to see what colors are available in which yarn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I like knitpicks.com Great colors, washable, good prices 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 If you don't care about the fiber content, I would go with red heart soft or Vanna's choice. Crochet can be a little bit flimsier then knit, so it might depend on what pattern she was using. But both of those yarns have a nice texture and come in lots of pretty colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Seconding Plymouth Encore or something from Knit Picks if you want something with natural fiber. If all acrylic is okay, Knit Picks has nice acrylic, but the old standbys are nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Is budget an issue? What pattern are you going to use? Are you thinking something like lattice and basketweave that is fairly tight woven? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/413768284488814699/ Or drop stitch where you may want a lot of colors? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/127367495688955394/ Or something more open like irish lace? https://www.pinterest.com/pin/512425263832526206/ You mentioned taupe and off-white.... https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ARWJVvU_CeqW0ZCQaD8ti5B5BakCwkSWyFpectEPr9oTAe8CjSKeQ7A/ I would pick Red Saver yarn if budget was an issue or if acrylic yarn doesn't squick you out. I have sensory issues, I like wool-ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I like Caron Simply Soft. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I'd go for KnitPicks Wool of the Andes for real wool on a budget, but if budget wasn't an issue, I do love Cascade 220. Cascade also has a super wash wool, but I don't have much experience with that, For an acrylic, there's the Vanna's Choice, and it feels pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 It will be a zig-zag pattern. Not too worried about budget,mbut would like it to be washable and soft. Thanls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Homespun by Lion is a very soft but also quite washable yarn. No natural anything in it but it doesn't feel squicky like most acrylic. http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/homespun.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Oooh, I have liked the softness of Homespun by Lion. I did have some minor pilling with it though; it did not wash well with the scarves and hats I made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I have used homespun yarn for afghans I gifted to my daughters. I think it can be tricky to,use, getting a crochet hook thru it sometimes is hard. And I don't like how the finished afghans look several,years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Plymouth Encore! It has some wool--I think 25%--but is completely washable and the wool makes it warm. Try a local yarn store or order it online. It's a popular yarn. I've used it in several blankets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Oooh, I have liked the softness of Homespun by Lion. I did have some minor pilling with it though; it did not wash well with the scarves and hats I made. I used Homespun for my first knitting project, a scarf. I did not hold up well at all. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 If you have a Local Yarn Shop, you may want to visit it. They may have a nice selection of super-soft really great yarn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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