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akstormy
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Apr 23, 2016
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I would love to have yarn included....but, too many of Cascade yarns are made in China, I will not buy those, my personal boycott
SandyLucas
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Apr 23, 2016
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slbrim
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Apr 5, 2017
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SandyLucasCascade non-superwash yarns are still made in Peru, I believe. But as to yarns I'd like to see looked into, bare yarns for dyeing wouldn't be too bad to have. My favorite company to buy bare yarn from has a minimum order of 4 kilos/40 skeins, and that's...a few too many for one person. I can swing it once or twice per year, but having to put projects on the backburner that I want to do because I can't get the yarn I need is somewhat annoying.
The company is http://elitespun.com and their dyeing list is extensive. My favorites are the merino/cashmere/nylon yarns and the merino/silk yarns.
Mass availability is going to be a factor with hand dyed yarn but, uh, how about some Malabrigo? Rios is a popular yarn and it's hard to get some of the colors. It would be nice to be able to choose and get exactly what I want without having to shop around. Trust me: that would draw a LOT of people. It feels like knitting with clouds.
Berroco Vintage is a nice wool/acrylic blend. For workhorse wool I'd probably pick up Cascade 220 over anything else. For lighter weight yarn I almost always buy hand dyed yarn, but Holstgarn (http://holstgarn.dk/en/) has some really interesting stuff.
I'm wondering if the best yarn drops might be from companies overseas that would be better off sending a larger order shipping-wise.
The company is http://elitespun.com and their dyeing list is extensive. My favorites are the merino/cashmere/nylon yarns and the merino/silk yarns.
Mass availability is going to be a factor with hand dyed yarn but, uh, how about some Malabrigo? Rios is a popular yarn and it's hard to get some of the colors. It would be nice to be able to choose and get exactly what I want without having to shop around. Trust me: that would draw a LOT of people. It feels like knitting with clouds.
Berroco Vintage is a nice wool/acrylic blend. For workhorse wool I'd probably pick up Cascade 220 over anything else. For lighter weight yarn I almost always buy hand dyed yarn, but Holstgarn (http://holstgarn.dk/en/) has some really interesting stuff.
I'm wondering if the best yarn drops might be from companies overseas that would be better off sending a larger order shipping-wise.
SandyLucas
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Apr 5, 2017
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slbrimWhat a great list! I will add these to our shopping list!
kitINstLOUIS
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Jan 25, 2019
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SandyLucasNatural fiber yarns, please. I can't imagine taking so many hours to make something and ending up with a plastic piece of garbage made from acrylic, nylon, polyamide, etc. Not to mention all the microplastics it will leech into the environment for the rest of known existence.
OH! And it would be awesome to get KnitIQ blocks! From what I've read, they're the ones best for interchanging into whatever shape is needed. Also, blocking wires and good stainless round-head push pins!
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