Comments on: How to Choose the Right Yarn to Crochet http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/ Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and News Mon, 20 May 2013 01:14:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Barbara http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-863590 Barbara Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:03:09 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-863590 I was glad to see someone post that she uses Caron’s Simply Soft yarn – I love it too – it makes up a beautiful afghan – I have used the soft blue and beige for two for my daughters-in-law.

]]> By: Asprin http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-392557 Asprin Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:15:51 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-392557 I found when I bought some 100% Acrylic it seemed to end up very tight and it was very hard to crochet into each stitch. Is that common, that Acrylic is more slippery? Or was it just my luck?

My current yarn is 63/37 Wool and Acrylic it is easy to use and I have made some cuffs in it. I will be making a matching collar in it and as it is slightly tickle-ly, I will be lining it in t-shirt material – well I say I what I really mean to say is I will be drafting my Mum in to help me since she can actually sew.

I will probably also be making a version of the Chic and Simple Neckwarmer in it and will line that as well, although probably in fleece.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-136308 Rachel Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:21:03 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-136308 Hi Jamie, the same weight would be fine. It doesn’t have to be the same brand unless you prefer it to be.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-136243 Jamie Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:57:50 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-136243 If I’m changing colors in a project, do I need to use the same brand of yarn or will the same weight work just fine?

]]> By: Chris http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-63274 Chris Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:45:18 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-63274 I would like to crochet some “window coverings”. I was thinking about using a type of Twine and experimenting with a fish net look. Has anyone done this before? I have made your gift bag out of a heavy colored twine. Making it a bit bigger- it turned out to be a cute handbag.-durable also.I am in the process of making pillow case dresses to take on a Humanitarian trip to Africa for little girls. I have used recyled yarn to make these bags to match for these dresses. I love how fast they make up(easy to make while traveling)and by adding flowers that I crocheted they look beautiful. I also use my “odd short strands ” that are snipped off and tie them together to make a strand of assorted colors. When this is made into a bag , I leave the tied ends to make any interesting texture on the outside. When turned inside out, the tied ends do not show- a reversable purse! I love your ideas. Thank you for sharing. Chris

]]> By: Crochet Spot » Blog Archive » How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook - Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and News http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-37685 Crochet Spot » Blog Archive » How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook - Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and News Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:01:50 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-37685 [...] that you’ve decided on your yarn you need to find the perfect match in a hook. Your crochet hook is like a magic wand turning [...]

]]> By: M. http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-16152 M. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:48:21 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-16152 Another thing to note is stretch – wool yarn is a heck of a lot stretchier than acrylic, for instance. It makes a difference in your tension when you’re working it up and in the final fabric.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-16102 Rachel Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:48:04 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-16102 That’s a hard question for me to answer! I would say that it depends on the type of yarn I want to use. For example, I use acrylic a lot to make everyday things, and I love using Caron Simply Soft for that. It’s nice and soft (as the name implies) and not too pricey.

]]> By: Chris http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-16099 Chris Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:15:43 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-16099 My question is the same as Lizzy’s! I’m curious too. I like Lion Brand, myself. I get it on sale at Michael’s or Joann’s. But, every once in awhile, I splurge and buy yarn at the Needle in a Haystack shop in Montrose, CA. They have such nice yarn.

]]> By: Lizzy http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-choose-the-right-yarn-to-crochet/comment-page-1/#comment-16087 Lizzy Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:09:15 +0000 http://www.crochetspot.com/?p=3969#comment-16087 Rachel- what is your favorite brand of yarn? (I’m curious!)

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