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Fiber: Loop Fiber Studio bullseye bump in Chameleon. Not that the colorway name matters much, apparently each bump is a unique one-time run and she re-uses color names sometimes for bumps that are totally different colors.
Fiber Info: 5.2 ounces of merino/silk/angelina blend. It comes in a center-pull bump that is really easy to spin. Too easy almost.... it's really thin and requires almost no effort to draft.... it was actually pretty boring to work with.
Yarn Info: It's about 320 yards of 3-ply (chain plied) DK weight. I haven't washed/whacked and measure the WPI yet.
This is not really my best spinning work, I was rushing to get through it so that all my bobbins will be empty for when I bring my wheel to Yarn School in a couple of weeks. But it turned out nice and the sparkle is not too overwhelming. It's a really nice slow gradient in colors and I'm excited to knit with it. I think I'll make Bru out of it.
Since BeardedSheep covered most of it, I would suggest experimenting with color combos before-hand- I like to use a color pallet website like this. Also you might try breaking up your skeins into smaller batches, that way you get try lots of different patterns.
It looks out of stock at most places, but Amazon has this bundle of 3, assuming it's still in stock when you see this message.
https://www.amazon.com/Caron-Knitting-Yarn-3-Skein-H97003-9707/dp/B07NW13WQ6
Vinegar sometimes works temporarily. You may need an enzymatic cleaner like this, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061VZQWO?maas=maas_adg_api_8025141110301_macro_1_2&ref_=aa_2&aa_campaignid=12683425137&aa_adgroupid=121320474718&aa_creativeid=ad-512344300451_kwd-314829197426_dev-m_ext-&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4v2EBhCtARIsAC...
I did these in two sessions, the three on the top right was one hank of white cascade 220 split into three. The other ones on top looked like this before. I had split the whole hank of cascade 220 heather into three to kind of match the other ones. The first one on the left was left over from another project but looked like it could use a bit of a sprucing up.
The one on the bottom is %100 superfine alpaca, it could have used a bit more color but since it was my first time dyeing alpaca I didn't want it to felt or get ruined somehow.
This was all liquid food dye and my microwave. Soon I'll be playing around with kool-aid but I kinda need to use what I have in my stash as it stands before I start bringing home more bare dye-able yarn.
I might spend some time today to re-skein them to get a better look at how the colors break up.
I really love my yarn bowl. gift certificate for yarn would be nice. I have always wanted a row counter ring like this...https://www.amazon.com/CritSuccess-Clicking-Life-Counter-Ring/dp/B012OX7QGQ/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1JEOYXQE5LVC2&dchild=1&keywords=row+counter+ring&qid=1601424312&sprefix=row+counter%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-11
Lion Brand Aspen is a very soft acrylic white tweed. It's bulky and looks great.
Tips:
DO not start with a lace weight, sock yarn, fingerling, baby, or sports weight. They are all thin.
Look for Worst Weight, or bulkier yarn.
Stay away from novelty yarn, and anything soft & fuzzy.
Find a yarn that speaks to you, dont go cheap because your afraid of wasting it because its hard to waste when crocheting you can always rip the stitches out fairly easy and reuse the yarn. I am not saying go high end and get a Silk and Mohair $140 skein of yarn
Start off with a fairly large hook like a size K. I find alot of people want to start making stuff with tiny size E hooks and get discourage fast.
Try to make your first project something easy, BUT something you realy want to make so you can stay motivated.
I went with the christmas ornament tote style - get a tote that fits your closet, and arrange the yarns in layers. You can use various methods _within_ the tote to help sort them out for easier searching too - like using cardboard to create "squares" to slot each skein into (kind of like those little plastic thread bins or bead bins), or you can use smaller bags to keep similar / same yarns together. example of one kind of bag. I use drawstring bags to keep matching yarns together, or to keep yarns I have for a specific project together.
I appreciate the responses yesterday!
I ordered a Knitter's Pride Signature Series on Amazon; I will follow up with a review of how it works next week.
Are you looking at the addi click turbo or the addi click lace tip? If the regular turbo (not lace) I have a set I'll sell you for 50% off Amazon price - I never use them (I use my lace tips more). The basics are more blunt than the lace tips, but they're very good for beginners. And I'd rather they go to someone excited about knitting rather than sitting in my stash unused.
Never heard of it so I googled. It’s on Amazon. Their own brand.
https://www.amazon.com/Woobles-Knitting-Beginners-Stitches-Cotton-Nylon/dp/B0BFJSX87Z
Looks like it’s a blown ribbon style of yarn. But anything cotton should work.
Looks like it might be Barcelona Big by Loops and Threads. It looks very similar to the skeins I have, just a different color, seems that Michaels where I bought mine doesn't sell it anymore but here is an amazon link (https://www.amazon.com/Barcelona-Big-Yarn-Loops-Threads/dp/B07G4KGLLW) Hope this helps!!
Oh thank you!!! For anyone who's looking, this is the link they shared: https://www.amazon.com/Dophee-100Pcs-Plastic-Safety-Animal/dp/B01MQH4J8H/ref=sr\_1\_8?keywords=8mm+safety+eyes&qid=1584410914&sr=8-8
Also, slightly off topic but did anyone find good eyes like the ones used in the kit? I got these ones but quality is not as good: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XLM1PNG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I know you want your shade but you can finish with this https://www.amazon.com/Red-Heart-Super-Saver-Burgundy/dp/B01FV61K8I/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=2GLNFHBLD94IO&keywords=red+heart+yarn+comfort+mulberry+shade+solid&qid=1670014520&sprefix=red+heart+yarn+comfort+mulberry+shade+solid%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-6
I don't have a good dupe but any yarn will work. It is best to pick a size 5, 5.5 or 6 yarn to use with your size 4 hook for any Amigurumi pattern. They do well the woobles yarn on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Woobles-Knitting-Beginners-Stitches-Cotton-Nylon/dp/B0BFK5F6R5
I was thinking this looks the closest but haven't tried yet and can't figure out if it's also 4-medium crochetting size or not: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BF4V7LM7/ref=ewc\_pr\_img\_3?smid=A3LVJXYIB15UUY&th=1
This is the one I have. I love it. Bear in mind that due to supplier weirdness, no matter what size you order, you will get a large. (I ordered a large and it's a touch bigger than I wanted, so I ordered a medium and got another large, and ordered a small and got a third large.) https://www.amazon.com/Nagina-International-Silversmith-Unbreakable-Aluminum/dp/B07K25G9FZ/ref=sr\_1\_24?crid=NLSKM8IEB65K&keywords=metal%2Byarn%2Bbowl&qid=1669472753&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=metal%2Byarn%2Bbowl%2Carts-crafts%2C411&am...
I'd gone through a number of the smaller, cheaper ones, and my husband bought me this one and it's pricey, but SO worth it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMY13DG/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07CMY13DG&SubscriptionId=AKIAIBX4MGJBG42TO3NQ&linkCode=as2&tag=bestprodtag300-20
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As a side note--he also got me a swift and a small travel ironing board. We put the swift on one end and the winder on the other and the whole set up is portable--can take it from craft room to front room to use--and (full disclosure) to stack craft books on top of when it's not in use. Yeah. That was a good mother's day.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I told her she was lucky I love her or else I'd be keeping it for myself! But she bought the yarn, so kinda obligated to give it to her, lol.
Here's the yarn I used https://www.amazon.com/Metallic-Shine-Nylon-Merino-Acrylic/dp/B0773ZLYJN
It's expensive, $9 for 125yds, but I enjoyed working with it. Like I said, pictures don't do it justice. The yarn is just gorgeous. I'm gonna slowly acquire a most of the different colors and make a more intricate shawl for myself.
Here is the yarn I used Amazon Link
I made it a skull longer than the pattern said to and I ended up needing a cake and a half if that helps you any in figuring out size and stuff.
I currently have an order in at Hobbii to get one of their Sultans cakes for another one because a friend is paying me to make her one and Sultans were on sale sooooooo lol apparently I really am insane
I liked RED HEART Hygge's rust if you want something fluffy.
This is the winder I got: LAMXD Needlecraft Yarn Ball... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XBWLXDC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The instructions are extremely iffy XD. I just went by trial and error and looked up how others used winders and it’s been working well!!
I also vote pipsqueak. Here's an Amazon link with a couple colours that will give you a good comparison for texture, as well as the original colour.
I use this one from Amazon (link) that's around $40 and goes up to 10oz cakes. The only complaint I have is that for thinner yarns the little holder for the center pull start is a bit too wide so you need to make sure the knot you make it large enough to catch (or tape or something)
The extension arm isn't necessary for winding but I recommend using it each time because otherwise the yarn seems to slowly move up. You'll still end up with a workable cake but for more slippery or knot prone yarns the collapse point (when you've used most of the cake and it falls in on itself) may results in knots if you don't stop and hand wind the last little bit.
For the not sequined yarn you may want to look at boucle yarn:
You can do a burn test to see if it's synthetic or not (or a blend) but it may be very difficult to match if you can't find it in person since there are so many shades of white and cream.
https://www.amazon.com/White-Boucle-Fingering-Knitting-Crochet/dp/B07664S1X7
If you know what the wedding colors are (if there are any), and depending on how much you need, it might be better to work in those colors with a similarly textured yarn rather than trying to match exactly what you have.
LAMXD Needlecraft Large Jumbo Metal Yarn/Wool/String/Fiber Ball Winder Hand Operated,10-Ounce,with Thread Cutter Scissors, Blue and White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMY13DG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_3VCNT6G0XCEV6A6BPRAW I have this one and I like it a lot!
Yes absolutely! Normally I would use sugar and cream yarn it’s heavy, cheap and holds up to wear well, also comes in a ton of colors and is easy to work with. This project just needed something specific.
Here's some shots of it now that it's been dried and re-skeined.
I have some rolling wire metal shelves. On each shelf I have fabric boxes like this:
They don’t have lids, and other posters have explained the drawbacks regarding bugs and dust. In my area, I am more concerned with mold that moths, so deliberately went for a storage solution that allows for good airflow.
For organization, I have a wire rack for machine washable yarn, an another for non-machine-washable yarn. Within each rack, the bins are organized by weight, ie a bin for worsted, a bin for dk, etc. Each bin is labeled with the pattern <weight><washability><number>. So bin 4N2 would contain Worsted (weight #4), Non-machine-washable, yarn, and it would be the second such bin. If that bin starts to overflow, I’d make a new bin and it would be 4N3.
The idea is if I want to make something with different colors, I can pull a bin and see what will work well together. I don’t want to mix machine washable with non-machine washable in the same project.
Duplicates? What is that? :)
If she ever gives you a crafted item, smile at it. Chances are it took her five times longer to make than you think it took.
Get a counter - I recommend the kacha-kacha that Clover makes - and count every damn stitch. Or every 2 or 3 or 4. Each project I do has two counters: one for rows, and one for stitches in a row. https://www.amazon.com/Clover-336-Knitting-Counter-Kacha-Kacha/dp/B001HZOY5O
It sounds like your roommate might be a good resource. They probably have insight into what your gf likes and what she might need.
That said, you can't go wrong with a good set of interchangeable knitting needles. I like this one from Clover (it's a bit pricey though).
Clover Takumi Combo Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004V7JFUY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_20CCCHM1J25Q0AJ0HA8B
The yarn looks like this one to me:
Caron Country Basket Acrylic yarn, 12 oz https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00JX0ZKT4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_1ZWAEX8M2JWKNE8T2YYF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Are you saying you bought it twice and the second looks different or just got the wrong yarn?
Do you have a local spinning guild you can join? My local guild has a shop that only members can buy from, competitive prices and they get some lovely stuff in.
Otherwise, I love Spineretta's stuff on etsy, and my friend loves Cloudlover.
I'm Australian so I feel your pain, although thankfully our customs limit is $1000 so only have to bear the shipping costs.
Stanwood Needlecraft Large Metal Yarn/Fiber/Wool/String Ball Winder - 10 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0078T6KQY/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_XYKHQXYERVS4BBZEFAGQ That's the one I bought and use. I love it because I can even wind up a big chunky yarn and it fits! Totally worth the money! Getting a swift helps a ton too with it.
You can fund a whole set of crochet hooks, ball point needles and some stitch holders on Amazon for $15 or less https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KNZYLP9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is the set I have, and other then how the metal part sometimes slowly slides out and I just press the tip back in, I really like them
you can also find huge sets of different kinds of stitch holders in containers as well, The set I bought is no longer available, but people like different kinds or stitch holders anyways
I leaned to knit and crochet and all that other good stuff on youtube, the book my mom got me just frustrated me as a complete beginner.
If you wanna toys, and you can also easily find sets of plastic eyes and if you wanna splurge you can also get sets with noses :)
If you do wanna make toys, you'll also need to to buy stuffing, make sure it isn't too cheap or labeled "fine" because the cheap stuff is too hard for toys to be squishy and he fine stuff needs WAY TO MUCH to stuff something
Do you have a yoga mat or flat water foam.m float thing?
They also still kids EVA foam play mat connecting squares that seem to be the exact same thing as blocking squares but much cheaper.
Similar to this, but maybe with more squares per package? (Check a dollar store or something like that too?)
https://www.amazon.com/Anniston-30x30cm-Exercise-Antislip-Activity/dp/B083L9MMH5/
Double check the square size when you order online, they also make tiny and thinner ones and your want the big thick ones (and I don't do non-metric).
I don't know if this is a decent price or not, but I do remember shopping around and thinking this price didn't seem out of line:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078T6KQY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's best for working with medium weight and heavier, and making bigger balls but man is it fun.
LAMXD Needlecraft Large Jumbo Metal Yarn/Wool/String/Fiber Ball Winder Hand Operated,10-Ounce,with Thread Cutter Scissors, Blue and White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMY13DG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VWSJTV86K1ZSQ4JZ84XS This is the one I have! It can handle up to 10 oz of yarn :)
I love how you can see all the yarn! If you install some shelf dividers you may be able to avoid roll off (divider example).
Take a look at these:
I can't tell if it's exactly the same shades because of differences in lighting between the photos, but could it be Charisma in the Haze color by Loops and Threads?
I bought this model, though unfortunately it appears to be currently out of stock: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMY13DG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fpw=alm
If looking for another model, I recommend looking for machines that have:
- A center bobbin that turns
- A "flyer" that rotates around the bobbin in the opposite spin direction
The combination of 2 aforementioned parts will give you yarn cakes that have the nice flat tops and bottoms.
Just curious, why can't you use a proper heater? They're pretty cheap and go down to small enough for 2.5 gallon tanks.
Yes you can. You could also make them super bulky by getting an i-cord maker and going to town with the yarn.
If you have wool yarn I would also buy so desiccant to put in the boxes just in case moisture gets in so the yarn doesn’t felt. I bought these (5 Gram Pack of 50 "Dry & Dry" Premium Pure & Safe Silica Gel Packets Desiccant Dehumidifiers - Food Safe Rechargeable Paper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DYKTS9C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C5usFbNCJCT91) on amazon and they worked well. You may need to bags depending on how big your stash is. I have bought vacuum seal bags that started to lose their seal over time so this would just be extra insurance that your yarn will stay safe.
Thank you!! I got a 2 lb bag from Amazon for about $11!! I'm gonna have to come up with some good recipes and a LOT more dye projects using yellow lol!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W4AY9BA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I bought one bulky yarn on amazon that I now love for hats: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074Y24FXG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I knit it up with 15mm needles (I think that's size 19) and it's close to size with the natural fibers I usually use, but it's WAY easier to wash...My dear uncle asked for a beanie, but he's a fisherman so I wanted "easy to wash" and "warm".
This yarn fit the bill. It's also less itchy than wool
This is what I have, not idea how many litres it is. I'm sure there are tutorials online that specify how much water to use, that would determine how big the pot needs to be. You need the yarn to be able to be fully submerged, and not resting on the bottom of the pot, and have room to move a little.