Archive for the ‘Yarns’ Category

Can you combine wool and acrylic yarns in latch hook?

February 5, 2012 - 6:56 pm 2 Comments

Question by Tracey T: Can you combine wool and acrylic yarns in latch hook?
I have a friend who has one color in wool, the rest in acrylic, both are excellent quality. She wants to use both types in one rug. No problem hooking it, but will it look ok? Will it wear differently? Does she have to dry clean it? This is a fairly large piece for in front of the fireplace.

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Why does my circular knitting machine keeps snagging my yarns even with weights on it?

December 31, 2011 - 6:57 pm 1 Comment

Question by craftycetta: Why does my circular knitting machine keeps snagging my yarns even with weights on it?
I purchased an innovations knitting machine from Ebay tried it out and every time I start knitting the yarn keeps getting snagged. I added weights to no avail. I kept taking it off and starting over no help. Does anyone else have this problem that they solved? I have a smaller model that knits beautifully so I don’t know what is wrong with this one Does anyone else know what is going on here?????

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Does anyone know of a website that offers great quality, yet VERY affordable yarns?

December 23, 2011 - 6:56 pm 2 Comments

Question by Charley: Does anyone know of a website that offers great quality, yet VERY affordable yarns?
I’m a semi-new knitter and also do some crochet when the knitting gets frustrating. I’ve been using cheap acrylic yarns (mainly to practice with), but I would like to find some nice quality yarn that will be worth my money and my while. Thanks for any input!

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Twisting yarns for intarsia knitting

December 19, 2011 - 6:56 pm 1 Comment

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What’s the significance the yarns, the ringmaster and practical jokes in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

December 11, 2011 - 6:59 am 1 Comment

Question by Glenn T: What’s the significance the yarns, the ringmaster and practical jokes in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
I’ve already finished the book and I find it the most difficult and confusing to understand in the novel. please dont give me ridiculous answers. please answer only if u can. thank you. also, what chapters can i find these in. thank you again.

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How to take off your single ply yarn from a hand spindle to

November 18, 2011 - 6:56 pm 20 Comments

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Color and Yarn Design for Spinners

November 14, 2011 - 6:57 am No Comments

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What is a good way to stop the yarns from tangling when you are crocheting or knitting with 2 strands?

October 22, 2011 - 6:57 am 6 Comments

Question by Debbie: What is a good way to stop the yarns from tangling when you are crocheting or knitting with 2 strands?
I have tried making a ball with the two strands still tangles.

Best answer:

Answer by Greco
Put one on one side of you and the other one on the other side. Don’t twist them up when you turn your work to do the next row.

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Q&A: How to changing different yarns in knitting?

October 14, 2011 - 6:56 am 2 Comments

Question by Kat: How to changing different yarns in knitting?
My mom wants to know, How can you change a knitting pattern in worsted weight yarn to sport weight yarn?

Thank you,
Kat

Best answer:

Answer by knittinmama
It can be done but the results will probably not be good. You would have to use a larger size needle than the pattern calls for to get the correct gauge and the drape of the finished project would be looser.

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Dyeing Sock Yarns – KDTV 111

October 9, 2011 - 6:56 pm 3 Comments

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