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AdkKate
New Pal
USA
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 Posted - 10/09/2012 : 5:31:41 PM
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A dear friend who lives in Florida sent me a picture of a throw that she would like me to make for her. It is a very simple striped design with a fringe on the ends. She would like it to be soft and cuddly but not too warm. Now I am an Adirondack Mountain gal who knits for warmth. I have no idea what is the best fiber to use for a Florida throw. She is willing to buy whatever I want to use. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for you assistance :) |
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purlthis
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 10/09/2012 : 5:45:07 PM
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Honestly, I'd go acrylic. A nice one will hold up.
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jaymeKnits
Permanent Resident
USA
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EmEm
Warming Up
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2012 : 6:42:16 PM
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NutmegOwl
Gabber Extraordinaire
561 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 07:45:44 AM
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I'd go with a cotton/wool blend like Green Mountain Spinnery's Cotton Comfort. The wool lends the cotton some elasticity and over time, it gets as comfy as a broken-in sweatshirt without growing too much.
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LisaSanCrom
New Pal
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2012 : 7:48:19 PM
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I live in NE FL and Blue Sky Alpaca Organic Cotton is my go-to snuggly yarn.
SERENITY IS NOT FREEDOM FROM THE STORM, BUT PEACE AMID THE STORM |
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 10/10/2012 : 8:06:19 PM
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I would think an all-cotton throw would end up being crazy heavy. I vote for a cotton blend, such as those mentioned here. I also like Berroco Comfort. I've made a throw out of that and was very happy with the results. It washes perfectly, didn't bleed, feels nice, and comes in lots of weights and colors.
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vgshea@comcast.net
New Pal
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Posted - 10/10/2012 : 11:25:59 PM
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| Plymouth Encore is a nice and inexpensive wool-acrylic blend that's available in lots of colors. Plymouth Jelli Beenz is fun if you like crazy-bright colors. I knitted a baby blanket in it once and I was really happy with how it came out. |
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jvmalcolm@yahoo.com
New Pal
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Posted - 10/10/2012 : 11:48:54 PM
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| You can go with fairly large needles for the yarn used. We do have cool nights. |
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sockjoan
Warming Up
Australia
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Posted - 10/11/2012 : 12:09:10 AM
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| I'd go for a wool/cotton blend, or maybe alpaca/bamboo. |
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bluelustrecat
New Pal
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2012 : 04:07:33 AM
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| I live in SC and think a sock weight would be perfect...although perhaps the wrong gauge for a blanket. It gets cold here in January and February and I have the lightest weight of down comforter for those months. My second choice would be a cotton wool blend. I would be tempted to use Madelinetosh Merino Light but it's very expensive. |
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stherio
New Pal
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2012 : 04:43:26 AM
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I do love the bamboo blends.......and cotton is nice too. I live in the ADKS too - southern part. Where in the Dacks are you, Kate?
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dyepot
New Pal
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2012 : 05:02:29 AM
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I would opt for Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece and 80/20 cotton/wool blend. Very reasonably priced, great yardage and knits up beautifully and comes in nice assortment of colors and has great stitch definition. What more could you ask for?
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jlpanecki
New Pal
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2012 : 05:28:00 AM
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Like a lot of other members here, I would go with a cotton-wool blend. Pick something soft and light - Florida has cool nights. I have family in Florida, and they do use their furnace in the winter. An afghan to curl up in in the evening while relaxing sounds plausible even in tropical areas.
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sharecropper
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 10/11/2012 : 06:05:49 AM
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I crocheted an afghan of Plymouth Encore, and it's very heavy and unusable here in Central Florida. I think a wool/cotton or a wool/bamboo blend using large needles would be best for our weather the last few years.
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LauraSue
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 10/11/2012 : 06:08:05 AM
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| I'll add my vote to Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece. It's a beautiful yarn that holds up over time. The colors are beautiful. |
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amyelna
New Pal
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2012 : 06:11:07 AM
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I just recently knit with Kollage's riveting, made from recycled jeans. I made myself a tank top that knit up nicely and is machine washable. I think this could be a unique option.
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jhunt48
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 10/11/2012 : 06:27:41 AM
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| Lion Brand Cotton Ease would work very well for her. |
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era253
New Pal
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2012 : 07:09:27 AM
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| I would seriously consider Berroco Comfort. It is light and not too warm. It's a very, very soft Acrylic and doesn't have that plasticy feel that a lot of acrylics do, comes in every color imaginable, and three different weights. As an added bonus it's machine washable. I've made a comforter for friends in a colder climate and it wasn't warm enough. However, I've made baby blankets out of it and the babies always love it. |
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kmd52@yahoo.com
USA
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Posted - 10/11/2012 : 07:11:03 AM
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| I agree with the Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece. I own a yarn shop and we have been pleased with it. And I also find that I can throw it into the washing machine and dryer. |
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imalulu
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 10/11/2012 : 08:18:24 AM
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| Hi Kate, I am in the northern ADKs, Saranac Lake. I agree with those that have recommended Berroco Comfort. I have knit two pairs of socks out of Berroco Comfort Sock yarn and love the feel. It washes and dries (in dryer) very nicely. I spend a lot of time in Florida in the winter and these are my go to socks, there, when I need them, over my wool ones. |
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What type of yarn to use??
