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 Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:46 am
So my husband is going somewhere really cold in a couple months so I was thinking about making him a scarf & a blanket to take with him.
He doesn't like anything itchy [who does really?]
So I was wondering what suggestions you guys might have for a yarn that would work up fairly quickly [cause I don't have a lot of time before he leaves] and is also warm.
I was thinking about a bulky wool but I'm just wondering what other people might say.
Thanks in advance xx.
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:41 am
Really anything bulky. I am using a Rainbow Boucle (?) yarn I use two strands at once so that it is warmer. Some wool yarns are itchy, so you may want to be careful with that. You can also use regular yarn and double up. Sometimes it is cheaper that way too depending on what your craft store has in yarn by the pound.
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:07 am
If it's within your budget, I'd get alpaca wool, it's supposed to be super warm and durable without the itch factor of sheep's wool. Maybe even get an alpaca/merino blend to make it more luxurious.
This is gonna sound nuts but if it's possible, you could also try to get your hands on some chiengora (yarn made from dog fur) which is supposed to be something like 20% warmer than wool. If you (or a friend) have any dogs with long thick under coats like shepherds or huskies, you can "harvest" it yourself by brushing it out (never clip or you get the itchy guard hairs) then sending it out to be spun if you don't spin yourself.
I'm actually thinking of trying this myself since my dog (a papillion/corgi mix who won the genetic lottery) has a long, soft, dense, fluffy fur that puts Angora rabbits to shame!
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:23 am
eMberzane Really anything bulky. I am using a Rainbow Boucle (?) yarn I use two strands at once so that it is warmer. Some wool yarns are itchy, so you may want to be careful with that. You can also use regular yarn and double up. Sometimes it is cheaper that way too depending on what your craft store has in yarn by the pound. Thanks smile Depending on what funds I'm working with I might just have to do the double up thing.
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Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2013 9:26 am
xena91388 If it's within your budget, I'd get alpaca wool, it's supposed to be super warm and durable without the itch factor of sheep's wool. Maybe even get an alpaca/merino blend to make it more luxurious. This is gonna sound nuts but if it's possible, you could also try to get your hands on some chiengora (yarn made from dog fur) which is supposed to be something like 20% warmer than wool. If you (or a friend) have any dogs with long thick under coats like shepherds or huskies, you can "harvest" it yourself by brushing it out (never clip or you get the itchy guard hairs) then sending it out to be spun if you don't spin yourself.
I'm actually thinking of trying this myself since my dog (a papillion/corgi mix who won the genetic lottery) has a long, soft, dense, fluffy fur that puts Angora rabbits to shame!Ooo0 Alpaca. I'll look into that. The only thing I worry about isn't really the price of the alpaca, but how much yarn you get for that price >.< lol. And I don't really know anyone right now [just moved] definitely no one with a long haired dog. Good luck with that though for your pup!
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:35 pm
xena91388 If it's within your budget, I'd get alpaca wool, it's supposed to be super warm and durable without the itch factor of sheep's wool. Maybe even get an alpaca/merino blend to make it more luxurious. This is gonna sound nuts but if it's possible, you could also try to get your hands on some chiengora (yarn made from dog fur) which is supposed to be something like 20% warmer than wool. If you (or a friend) have any dogs with long thick under coats like shepherds or huskies, you can "harvest" it yourself by brushing it out (never clip or you get the itchy guard hairs) then sending it out to be spun if you don't spin yourself.
I'm actually thinking of trying this myself since my dog (a papillion/corgi mix who won the genetic lottery) has a long, soft, dense, fluffy fur that puts Angora rabbits to shame!I have an alpaca sweater and I love it. I didn't make the sweater, it has wolfs all over it. It's very comfortable and does not itch at all. I got a wool sweater from my Great Aunt when she went to Sweden to visit, it's wool and I can't wear it. Its a very beautiful sweater and I can't wear it crying Wish I could though.
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