Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Knitting - help and advice super thread!

Options
1…484950515254»

Comments

  • Options
    #1592
    Kewreeuss
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Kewreeuss


    Can anyone recommend a 4ply yarn that has no wool content and is not a single colour?
    I am addled searching on line.
    There are beautiful multicoloured sock yarns, advertised as 4 ply but they are all 60%plus pure wool. If I wore woollen socks I'd have the skin torn off my legs!
    I'm looking to make colourful sweaters for a toddler, in 4 ply rather than DK and any blend as long as there is no wool in the mix.
    Thank you


  • Options
    #1593
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Kewreeuss wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a 4ply yarn that has no wool content and is not a single colour?
    I am addled searching on line.
    There are beautiful multicoloured sock yarns, advertised as 4 ply but they are all 60%plus pure wool. If I wore woollen socks I'd have the skin torn off my legs!
    I'm looking to make colourful sweaters for a toddler, in 4 ply rather than DK and any blend as long as there is no wool in the mix.
    Thank you

    Cotton?

    https://thisisknit.ie/collections/yarn/products/cotton-soft-bio

    If you search yarn shops online you can usually filter by fibre


  • Options
    #1594
    Kewreeuss
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Kewreeuss


    Hmm. Good call. thank you
    I must try it and see. I don't think it drapes much though.


  • Options
    #1595
    iamwhoiam
    Registered Users Posts: 16,077 ✭✭✭✭iamwhoiam


    Kewreeuss wrote: »
    Hmm. Good call. thank you
    I must try it and see. I don't think it drapes much though.

    Try this site or ring them , they are very helpful

    https://www.springwools.com/


  • Options
    #1596
    janmaree
    Registered Users Posts: 467 ✭✭janmaree


    Winnies Wool Wagon, both online and in Blackrock have a great selection, especially in the Drops range, as already said you can search by fibre and weight. Sounds like you need an acrylic yarn that washes easily for children so check the care instructions as well. With Brexit looming, it affects much of the online options in the UK but still worth looking at if they continue to supply to Ireland. My favourite site is the Wool Warehouse, lovely selection and all the accessories as well but I haven't checked them out yet for 2021. Hope you find what you're looking for.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #1597
    Kewreeuss
    Registered Users Posts: 744 ✭✭✭Kewreeuss


    Thank you all for your advice. I think I need to contact them directly.


  • Options
    #1598
    Gormal
    Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Gormal


    Kewreeuss wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a 4ply yarn that has no wool content and is not a single colour?
    I am addled searching on line.
    There are beautiful multicoloured sock yarns, advertised as 4 ply but they are all 60%plus pure wool. If I wore woollen socks I'd have the skin torn off my legs!
    I'm looking to make colourful sweaters for a toddler, in 4 ply rather than DK and any blend as long as there is no wool in the mix.
    Thank you




    Curious to know if you are allergic to wool, as in the itchy scratchy kind or all. I can't bear raw wool at all, but the superwash wool is fine.


    Anyway

    Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter 4 ply 55% Nylon 45% Acrylic
    Scheejes Frosted Whirl 5% Lurex 57% Cotton 38% Acrylic
    Rico Cotton Dégradé 50% Cotton 50% Acrylic
    King Cole Big Value Baby 4 Ply Print 100% Acrylic


  • Options
    #1599
    Graces7
    Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    Graces7 wrote: »
    Sorry ' I missed part of this

    Springwools have an excellent yarns page on their website. If you choose DK and scroll down there are some of the stripey/speckled yarns at a reasonable price. eg King Cole Vogue, Splash and a cotton Quatro.

    You could also match a match a plain yarn with a flecked and do the borders in plain

    &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&


    who wants melange type effect or "speckles" but all that type of wool seems to be quite expensive? I've no interest in buying €70 worth of wool for him!

    It can't be itchy either which is why I tend to stay away from pure acrylics, but at this point my head is wrecked looking at wool online and I am open to all suggestions!!

    Pattern says I'll need about 1200m of wool; it is this pattern if you are interested: - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-montrealer

    Designer's wool suggestions are way too expensive.

    Thank you for reading!
    [/QUOTE]


  • Options
    #1600
    em_cat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭em_cat


    Any knitters or fibre peeps enjoying virtual knitting groups? I take part in one that I really enjoy, have tried others but so far only one that I really enjoy.


  • Options
    #1601
    now online
    Registered Users Posts: 346 ✭✭now online


    em_cat wrote: »
    Any knitters or fibre peeps enjoying virtual knitting groups? I take part in one that I really enjoy, have tried others but so far only one that I really enjoy.

    Not a group as such but I follow the crochet crowd on Facebook.


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #1602
    em_cat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭em_cat


    I’m also in Facebook groups & watch some knitting/crochet/ fibre utube podcasts, I miss the social gatherings of our knit group and worry they will go the wayside if you will...

    I don’t really like zooming, as I’m not particularly confident with the etiquette. I know that sounds odd.


  • Options
    #1603
    Graces7
    Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    em_cat wrote: »
    I’m also in Facebook groups & watch some knitting/crochet/ fibre utube podcasts, I miss the social gatherings of our knit group and worry they will go the wayside if you will...

    I don’t really like zooming, as I’m not particularly confident with the etiquette. I know that sounds odd.


    Not at all! I would not know where to start or how to connect were I to want to,

    For me knitting is always a peaceful and solitary occupation. Like of the stereotypical irish images of the old wan sitting by the turf fire, knitting in hand,. And watching youtube etc to keep my hands busy.

    We do not know when it will all be sorted here; just enjoy what you can? I joined" ravelry" online and they are a great support and great company of skilled crafters world wide. Maybe have a look at that?


Advertisement