Q: I just started crocheting last month. So far I have made a purse and some hats. At first I used Red Heart, Medium(4), it was a little bulky and not soft enough. Than I tried I Love This Yarn(from Hobby Lobby) same weight, both are acrylic, both this brand was softer and not as bulky. What kind of yarn do you use, and for which projects? Where do you buy the yarn (favorite internet site, store)? Cheapest? Which kind of yarn is best for an afghan stitch dishcloth?
A: If you wash the item made from the Red Heart yarn and then steam it, it will soften up. I use many different kinds of yarn. Each yarn has its own strengths and weaknesses, and I try to match the strengths of a given yarn to the project. For example, I just finished knitting a circular tree skirt that looks like a piece of peppermint candy, and it’s made of Red Heart SuperSaver yarn because it has to be washable, it has to be immune to moths, and it has to stand up to being stored for 11 months and subject to hard wear for 1 month each year. If I were making a sweater for a child, I’d prefer Plymouth Encore because it’s machine washable. If I were making a sweater for an adult, probably Cascade 220 would be my choice. If I want acrylic that feels good and knits up nicely, I would probably use Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand. “Cheapest” is a relative term. I’m not really interested in knitting things that are cheap my labor is worth the same regardless of whether I’m using good yarn or cheap, harsh yarn in an ugly color. Thus, I usually am more interested in how well the yarn works for the item and how well it will hold up to its intended use.
a great place to get different types of yarn is the thrift shop. some times 3 or 4 in a bag for $2.99 or something. needles and such. and the sweater rack is great for yarn,feel the sweater,and learn to look at the seam to see if it is hooked together (good) or a cut and sew(bad). unravel and get lots of yarn and learn how that stitch works. cotton sweater will be the next set of dish clothes. big mens wool sweaters are great for yarn for wool socks!!
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