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d2vge
New Pal

Canada
4 Posts

Posted - 12/29/2005 : 08:06:24 AM

I want to make a hooded, zippered sweater pattern that uses Rowan Cork, which has been discontinued...so does anyone know of a good substitute? It's a bulky weight wool/nylon blend - I think the gauge is around 14 sts per inch or so.

Stacey14
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1120 Posts

Posted - 12/29/2005 : 09:36:12 AM

(is it the Bless pattern by any chance? I'm looking to do that one also!) Elann.com has some that are in that gauge range. Webs (yarn.com) also still has come cork in a nice light caramel color.

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tejer
Gabber Extraordinaire

USA
410 Posts

Posted - 12/30/2005 : 1:36:04 PM

or you could get some Rowan cork from Jeanette's Rare yarns on ebay. She has some fabulous deals on it now. Go to eBay and do a search for Rowan cork and you will find it. This yarn is great, so I would say use it if you can. Anything that is bulky would be a good substitute though. Try knitpicks or elann.com if you want something less pricey.

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rfknits
Chatty Knitter

USA
282 Posts

Posted - 01/01/2006 : 4:05:36 PM

I'm going to sub Rowan Cork with Jaeger Chamonix, which is also discontinued. I think you can buy them on Ebay for cheap right now! Go shop!!

Steph

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