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Where can I find appropriate yarn to crochet a scarf in my desired color?
I want to crochet a scarf that would look good with Yarn Crochet a man's suit (in a cold area). I would like to find that kind of yarn that has different colors... possibly one that includes dark blue and gray or black and blue/gray. Any ideas for where I could find such a thing (online or otherwise)?
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January 3rd, 2011 at 1:25 pm
There are so many excellent websites that can help you, I am providing a search link for you so you can choose the one that will be best for you.
January 4th, 2011 at 1:59 am
I used 3 strands of plain acrylic yarn (Red Heart) to crochet my rugs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/warpf1/3869054954/http://www.flickr.com/photos/warpf1/4978152136/You might want to put a backing on it if you are placing on a hardwood floor.
January 4th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Because this will be worn next to the skin, you want a non-irritating yarn. Merino wool is nice, but a blend with silk will be really nice. Alpaca or llama would work too. All of these are quite warm, so you need to consider that too (is he going to be working in the Yukon or NWT?)I would not like nylon at all… or even acrylic– or any polyester. Cotton would be nice, but it doesn’t hold its shape well. A blend of cotton/silk is good, and feels wonderful!You can use whatever you have on hand. You don’t need much at all — any leftover yarn from another project will be enough. Choose a soft smooth yarn that has some elasticity so it keeps its shape through wearing or washing.
January 5th, 2011 at 1:35 am
To make things safe for you I would go with one of the white and 2 of the blue. Not knowing how large it is and if you do not use the second blue and if you kept the receipt you can return it.
January 5th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
There are many stores that sell in bulk, and they do mail order. One of the best was Curl Brothers in Ontario, but I think they were closing. You may be able to get some yarns, but not all that wanted. Check Webs, Annie’s attic, Elann, knitpicks, etc.
January 6th, 2011 at 1:31 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70oa0CGXidgThis video shows you how to do it with a double crochet. It’s the same basic principle, except with your pattern, you need to make single crochet.~Happy Crocheting!~
January 6th, 2011 at 1:21 pm
A hat to go with the scarf. You’ll need more yardage of yarn for a hat, though–either more chenille or a different yarn. Use the chenille for the cuff or brim of the hat; use another yarn for the main body of the hat. Or crochet a huge “flower” to trim a hat or pin to a lapel (one of the sites below has a pattern for such a flower; you may have to adapt it for chenille).For additional ideas, THE place to go is http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php.Other places that you’ll find tons of free patterns and loads of ideas are the sites maintained by the yarn companies. :Lion Brand: http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternIndex.fcgi?s=Crochet&pageLength=Patons: http://www.patonsyarns.com/search.php?key=crochet&searchResults=&PATTERNS=SearchBernat: http://www.bernat.com/search.php?key=crochet&searchResults=&PATTERNS=SearchBerroco: http://www.berroco.com/item_fr/fr_crochet.htmlRed Heart: http://http://www.redheart.com/Login/tabid/123/tabid/118/default.aspx (requires registration)Coats and Clark (Red Heart, TLC, Moda Dea, etc.) http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/
January 7th, 2011 at 1:23 am
Lion has good yarns, and also Herrchner’s. http://www.lionbrand.com/http://www.herrschners.com/.
January 7th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
We used to make a dog out of a clothes hanger and yarn. You loop the yarn around a 3 inch(approx) frame about 12 times, then tie it in the center to make a puff=type thing. Then you tie the puff onto the clothes hanger that has been bent into the shape of whatever you are making.hmmmmm………… it’s much easier to describe with a picture, but oh well……….
January 8th, 2011 at 1:17 am
These are the only two chevron scarves I have been able to locate.http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2006/03/my-chevron-scarf-pattern.htmlThis is knit and I don’t know how familiar you are with it but if you can look at thescarf and get an idea on how it was made you may be able to copy it. It kind ofLooks like it may have been in two parts and weaved together. If I can help you toTry and copy it e-mail me but there is no pattern for it.http://www.tillys.com/tillys/variants.aspx?cid=1100&ctlg=020_Girls&prod=155292766&source=15&ykey&campaign=Product%20Name%20Test&OVCAMPGID=1293657013&OVADGRPID=13119479901&OVNDID=ND2EDIT Hope this will help as it is the information for a knitted scarf but it should give you some idea of what you will need. SIZE:6 inches X 60 inchesMATERIALS:Yarn: Bulky about 190 yds (Worsted weight to be determined)Needles: US 11, 8 mm (US 10, 5.75 mm)
January 8th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I suggest coir because it is boyant, stress resistant, environment friendly, biodegradable, and free of bacteria. Cotton is another favorite of mine because it is soft and comfortable, has good strength, easy to handle and sew, drapes well, is flame retardant, machine-washable and dry-cleanable, and hydrophilic. Unfortunately, it wrinkles easily. The blending of cotton also gives a bouncy and elasticity property to the cotton. 100% untreated cotton fabric has pleasant matte luster. It is hypoallergenic, which means it has a low tendency to cause allergic reactions. Jute is another good choice. It is strong, a good insulator, stable to sunlight, and moderately high density.
January 9th, 2011 at 2:02 am
There’s a handy chart for that (http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html ). There are also handy charts for converting from the recommended hooks (and knitting needles) in UK patterns and those printed in the US/Canada, and this one contains a list of abbreviations and links to other helpful information (http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html ).The ball-band of the yarn will recommend a hook size, and the Yarn Standards chart will recommend a range of hook sizes–for Category 4, the sizes recommended are I, J, and K (5.5 to 6.5 mm).However, the reason everyone tells you to make swatches is that no two crocheters have exactly the same tension on the yarn, and crocheters tend to develop their own techniques for stitching. In addition, there is often a big difference between yarns in the same category. For example, you may pick up a skein of Caron Simply Soft and a skein of Vanna’s Choice and notice that they are both in Category 4–but there is a big difference in the size of the yarn. Patterns are going to be constructed to meet a certain gauge–the number of stitches and the number of rows that it took to create the project in the finished size on the hook used. If you crochet tighter than that, your finished project will come out smaller if you use the same hook. If you crochet looser, it will be larger and you may run out of yarn before finishing. So: what’s the “correct” size for you with your yarn will have to be determined by your finding the hook that will let you duplicate the gauge of the original project.
January 9th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Well why don’t you phone the college and ask and if they can’t tell you by a cheap set with F,G,H,I,J,K in them that will be plenty and buy yourself some plain worsted weight yarn in a couple of different colors.Then you are covered for everything you will need for a beginner to learn with.
January 10th, 2011 at 1:56 am
Using a yarn that recommends using a 10 probably can’t replace a yarn that is using a 6.5. The yarn would double the size of your pattern using a 10, and would not work using a 6.5 due to it’s size.You can always edit a pattern. If you know what stitch the pattern is using and what multiples that stitch works in, you can scale it down to match the bigger yarn.
January 10th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Caron Simply Soft is my favorite except they made a “new White” that looks like it was soaked in dishwater. Why they changed it, I don’t know. Go to http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php for free pattterns.
January 11th, 2011 at 1:34 am
Cotton is the saggiest! You need something with a nylon/elastic content for stretchiness.I personally wouldn’t use anything you can find in a chain store like Hobby Lobby or Michael’s because a suitable bathing suit fabric needs some pretty specialized yarn.Regia Stretch is a wool/nylon blend sock yarn which is really sturdy, machine washable, and has good shape retention. It’s sock weight yarn so a bit thin, but that’s what I would use. Many yarn stores carry it, but online is easiest. Price will depend on where you buy it but expect in the neighborhood of $10 per 200m skein. (And just look at all the colors! Solids and multis:http://www.diamondyarn.com/image.php?yarnID=869&imgID=shttp://www.diamondyarn.com/image.php?yarnID=870&imgID=s )Cascade Fixation is another stretch yarn that you might like. It’s a cotton/elastic blend. I haven’t used it personally, like the Regia, but I hear good things about it and I think it comes in different thicknesses in case you don’t like using the thinner gauge. Here’s the yarndex page for it:http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=2646Says there is $4.60 per 100yd skein, or $5.50 per 100yd skein.Good luck!
January 11th, 2011 at 1:53 pm
* Cotton yarn is good for dishcloths, potholders.That’s what I make out of the cotton I have. Here is a site with lots of potholder patterns & dishcloths.http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/potholders_etc.phphttp://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/dishcloths.php
January 12th, 2011 at 1:31 am
leave out a tail about 6 inches long on each side. Just attaach the new yarn in the last yarn over loop as if it were the bit you were working with. If this is a different color.If it is exactly the same color lay the new yarn on the line and crochet over it for about 3 or 4 stitches then pick it up and use it in the next stitch as if you are using the same you were working with. work over the tail of the yarn you dropped for 3 or 4 stitches.Thread a yarn needle and run the tails back into the work so they are back in about 2 inches then clip off neatly. Do the weaving of these so they are not seen.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:06 pm
It is absorbent, durable, and dries quickly. Acrylic yarns last, but don’t have the ability to scrub that cotton yarns do. They can also pick up odors that can be difficult to get rid of.
January 13th, 2011 at 1:36 am
Just typed Herrschners into Google and first hit was what you were looking for. Does anyone try doing those things or is it easier to have someone else do the legwork? Your crochet yarn (thread) can be bought from there too. As for the catalog, scroll to the bottom of Herrschner’s site and it says ‘request a catalog’.