tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post9055657236804607589..comments2023-12-09T07:23:19.577-05:00Comments on Project: Stash: Question of the DayEvelynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15741932078378446322noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-16935239360411293942012-03-18T20:44:04.801-04:002012-03-18T20:44:04.801-04:00Good to read your reviews. (And the projects look...Good to read your reviews. (And the projects look great.) I'm knitting with Berrocco Vintage, worsted weight, for the first time. It's working up nicely. I agree--excellent value. And I'm very satisfied that is feels quite wool-like!Noreenhttp://longlakeyarns.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-43444765266781345332012-03-16T17:28:07.424-04:002012-03-16T17:28:07.424-04:00Hmm. Interesting question! I was trying to think...Hmm. Interesting question! I was trying to think the other day about which yarns I had used more than once, and it was hard to remember! I think Zealana yarns in general are my go-to (judging from how much I use them!), and I usually try to see if I can do anything with those yarns before I look at others. After that, The Wool Company Perendale (similar to Cascade) and Merino Possum would be used next. I'd have to say that Noro is one of my absolute favourite too. Your cardigan is looking good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-79547626482687372962012-03-16T11:42:07.250-04:002012-03-16T11:42:07.250-04:00Beautiful projects! I always love seeing those bla...Beautiful projects! I always love seeing those blankets.<br /><br />I think my favourite yarn is pretty much anything by Artesano. I haven't found one I didn't love yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-49213565422926257992012-03-15T23:50:18.981-04:002012-03-15T23:50:18.981-04:00Ohh-I would say Cascade is my trusted go to brand....Ohh-I would say Cascade is my trusted go to brand. It can be found in plenty at just about every yarn store around here as it is a local company. My other go to yarn is Myra's hand dyed dk weight merino wool. Myra's stuff is a dream to knit with, the skeins are a generous amount and for a hand dyed yarn, very reasonably priced--she can be found here: http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/myra1.htm<br /><br />Thanks for sharing about the Berocco Vintage. It looks lovely in your sweater and is one I will keep my eye out. I typically stay away from acrylic but if you recommend it, I will try it for sure. :)<br />*smiles* Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029664492284742183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-79404371139772550602012-03-15T22:03:10.912-04:002012-03-15T22:03:10.912-04:00Go to yarn would have to be Cascade. I love it for...Go to yarn would have to be Cascade. I love it for everything! <br />But then again I do love my Madeline Tosh. :)Andihttp://mysistersknitter.typepad.com/my-blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-22604435467122102442012-03-15T21:56:36.072-04:002012-03-15T21:56:36.072-04:00Great question! My go to yarn is Malabrigo (love t...Great question! My go to yarn is Malabrigo (love that stuff), Debbie Bliss cashmerino, and Cascade 220.florahttp://www.flowerpotdesigns.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-34598084743131786312012-03-15T18:13:34.348-04:002012-03-15T18:13:34.348-04:00I'm mostly a sock knitter
so tend to knit with...I'm mostly a sock knitter<br />so tend to knit with SWMerino/Nylon blend in a fingering weight.<br />hugs<br />GerryGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-15879495395094278402012-03-15T17:33:55.725-04:002012-03-15T17:33:55.725-04:00My go to yarn is actually Berroco Vintage. I think...My go to yarn is actually Berroco Vintage. I think it's so versatile for almost any project. Have you seen the newest colors?<a href="http://www.berroco.com/shade_cards/vintage_colors_sh.html>LINK</a><br />They make me love the yarn even more. As for other yarns, I haven't tried many but maybe I'll start branching out soon.Lisa-24-7https://www.blogger.com/profile/04346850898084786458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-12100293108231077792012-03-15T16:30:19.389-04:002012-03-15T16:30:19.389-04:00Oh boy...my go-to list?
Malabrigo Rios, Lorna'...Oh boy...my go-to list?<br />Malabrigo Rios, Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted or Bulky, Spud & Chloe Sweater, Cascade 220 Superwash, & Madelinetosh.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-13853592259561324872012-03-15T14:11:32.178-04:002012-03-15T14:11:32.178-04:00Well you know my answer to that question, my favor...Well you know my answer to that question, my favorite yarn will probably always be Ultra Alpaca, although I'm also partial to anything Madelinetosh as well. Thanks for the great overview of Vintage, you are certainly not the only one who really likes it. I am also really fascinated by that seam construction, although anything that does not involve traditional seaming is fantastic in my book. Also, I'm glad to see the awesome afghan has made another appearance on the blog, I seriously love that project.Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-60897953843035408762012-03-15T14:04:40.712-04:002012-03-15T14:04:40.712-04:00I LOVE Berocco Vintage. Seriously love it. If it w...I LOVE Berocco Vintage. Seriously love it. If it was more readily available it would probably be my go-to. (My nearest yarn shop is a 40 minute drive) Instead my go-to is probably Patons Classic Wool. Just because I can pick it up in town and I can trust that it is nice quality for a decent price.grandmastatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049283139781457493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-22532281495378514862012-03-15T12:44:48.354-04:002012-03-15T12:44:48.354-04:00I actually have 1 skein of BV sitting in my stash....I actually have 1 skein of BV sitting in my stash...I think I bought it for a hat, but I really have no idea what I'm going to do with it. I usual go-to yarn is Plymouth Galway, which is the cheap, 100% wool yarn that my LYS stocks in a BUNCH of different colors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-79581990329810964592012-03-15T12:39:49.550-04:002012-03-15T12:39:49.550-04:00For me it really depends on things like what weigh...For me it really depends on things like what weight of yarn and things like that. For sock yarn I love all that Younger Yarn has to offer (Younger Yarn can be found on etsy) as well as Nerd Girl Yarns. For DK weight my all-time love is Alina Shea Creations Smooshy Sheep (this shop can also be found on etsy). For heavier yarns I love Malabrigo, Manos del Uruguay and Misty Alpaca. I'm also a huge fan of handspun yarns. They are all so unique!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680545403565557704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-60344736234749843702012-03-15T12:30:32.600-04:002012-03-15T12:30:32.600-04:00I don't really have a go-to yarn. I almost nev...I don't really have a go-to yarn. I almost never use the same yarn more than twice! I do like the Vintage though, it's soft!Erin Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692449321681280102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3333942184181279562.post-20827649907655951412012-03-15T12:24:55.032-04:002012-03-15T12:24:55.032-04:00My go-to yarns have evolved. It used to be I shopp...My go-to yarns have evolved. It used to be I shopped mostly at the big box stores, so I used a lot of Lion Brand. It is serviceable yarn, but now I really crave wool or alpaca. I have graduated to Lamb's Pride, Berroco and, now Malabrigo. I just finished a cowl using Malabrigo worsted and it was such a pleasure to knit with that yarn. I also loved working with Berroco Alpaca and Boboli.<br />As for Vintage.... I got a great deal on ebay on some green/yellow Vintage but I haven't got it out for inspiration. Your post has got me to thinkin I should pull it out and swatch.... thanks!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037559085102995318noreply@blogger.com