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Mshark
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Posted - 07/06/2012 :  12:21:40 PM  Show Profile  Visit Mshark's Homepage Send Mshark a Private Message  Reply with Quote

My SIL just dredged up a pile of old yarn, purchased in Spain and England more than 40 years ago. One of the yarns disintegrates on contact. The other is quite strong but very unusual. It has 4 strands running parallel but not twisted together and each of those strands is made up of 2 plies that are twisted fairly tightly together. Two of the strands are pale green and the other are off white. It produces a nice variegated effect when swatched ... but you have to watch like a hawk to catch all 4 strands with the needle. Its wool, with a good bit of halo. Pretty scratchy.

Can anybody shed any light on the story behind this unusual construction or any tips on how to use?

Thanks!

Schaeferyarnlover
Gabber Extraordinaire

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Posted - 07/07/2012 :  07:23:13 AM  Show Profile Send Schaeferyarnlover a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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Debra
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Shalee
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Posted - 07/07/2012 :  3:44:59 PM  Show Profile  Visit Shalee's Homepage Send Shalee a Private Message  Reply with Quote
A V-neck vest would probably be nice and keep the scratchy yarn away from your skin.

Sounds beautiful.

Sharon in NW PA
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Mshark
New Pal

USA
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Posted - 08/05/2012 :  09:49:00 AM  Show Profile  Visit Mshark's Homepage Send Mshark a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Good idea. Will try to capture the detail and post. Thanks!

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Debra


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