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Clara
queen bee
USA
4363 Posts |
 Posted - 02/29/2012 : 2:02:16 PM
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This is a hard one, but I'm interested in your answers. It's the eternal question: What is your favorite yarn, and why?
Every few years I like to come back to this. Believe it or not, the evolution of your answers offers an uncanny snapshot of where the yarn world is - and I'd really love to know.
If you're like me, you may not have an absolute capital-f "favorite." That's ok. Don't think too hard, just share the first yarn that pops into your mind after reading the question.
Thanks!
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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Shelia
Permanent Resident
USA
2315 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 2:54:29 PM
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Whatever handspun I've finished and have cast on with.
Shelia
www.breezyridgestudio.com
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LJ
Permanent Resident
USA
1918 Posts |
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
641 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 3:28:36 PM
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Knitting Socks right now with String Theory Caper Sock Hand Dyed Yarn, and really liking how it feels and looks in the one finished sock.
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jtamsn
Permanent Resident
USA
1579 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 5:05:40 PM
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Plymouth Encore....so versatile, easy to care for , and all those luscious colors!!!!!!
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noallatin
Chatty Knitter
257 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 5:06:36 PM
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| I'd have to say Cascade Eco+ . I've made one sweater from it and have enough for a second one. |
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technikat
Gabber Extraordinaire
592 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 5:28:11 PM
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Cascade 220 - it's just so useful and available. I love Malabrigo, but as such a soft single it has limited use for me.
My FOs
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Luann
Permanent Resident
USA
2610 Posts |
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ClimberKnits
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 6:05:59 PM
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| Cascade 220. Also 220 Superwash. Sort of the same, but not really. |
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
4292 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 6:17:11 PM
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I second Sunna (add Birte, too ) but the yarn I'm enjoying right now is Brooklyn Tweed LOFT. It's such a pleasure to knit with woolen-spun yarn for a change. I also love the colors that are available. I might knit with this one yarn for most of the year, at the rate I'm going!
Jane
Betty deserves everything and more: Make a Donation
Blog: Not Plain Jane
Photos: Flickr Album
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Patshere
Chatty Knitter
157 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 6:28:04 PM
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| Blue Faced Leicester |
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kbshee
Permanent Resident
USA
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Shalee
Permanent Resident
USA
2021 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 9:34:34 PM
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Desert island? Not me. Strand me in Alaska with bags and bags of Jamison & Smith sport weight where I could wear what I make.
Sharon in NW PA
I always wanted my own library but I didn't realize it would be all knitting books!
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eldergirl
Permanent Resident
USA
1676 Posts |
Posted - 02/29/2012 : 10:41:32 PM
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J&S 2 ply Jumper Yarn.
Fell in love at first sight, and feel, and still love it!
Anna
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PamelaB
Warming Up
82 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2012 : 04:21:32 AM
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I'm on board with Jane, who has posted above - I'm currently in love with Brooklyn Tweed's Loft. Even the color names are charming.
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Grand-moogi
Seriously Hooked
Australia
773 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2012 : 05:11:23 AM
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Being on the other side of the world my favourite is one I never see mentioned here except in my own posts. It is Patons Zhivago with Patons Inca coming a close second.
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Judyindiana
New Pal
1 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2012 : 06:26:08 AM
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| Tanis Fiber Arts Purple Label for heavenly socks and scarves and her Yellow Label for sweaters that knit up quickly and are beautiful. |
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birdgirl
New Pal
7 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2012 : 07:02:32 AM
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| Cascade eco duo! I fell hard for this mostly alpaca and wool blend. I love it because of the coloring, all natural. The softness, buttery and comforting. I also love the single strand. And last but not least for me is the smell, heavenly:-) |
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ellenki
New Pal
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2012 : 07:10:47 AM
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| Madelyn Tosh ANYTHING - I love all her yarn |
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emmyc
Chatty Knitter
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2012 : 08:08:29 AM
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Cascade eco 100% baby alpaca, at least till I finish my current project. softest yarn I've every handled. But Spirit trail Sunna and Nona are right up there!
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DonnaR
New Pal
USA
4 Posts |
Posted - 03/01/2012 : 08:18:35 AM
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Plymouth Jeannee worsted and DK. I live in CA so it is perfect for year round wear.
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Touching base about the eternal question
