Knitting, crocheting and general craftery
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Nov 2019
11:11am, 27 Nov 2019
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Dvorak
Hello knitters  A friend on FB is asking if anyone can recommend a reflective wool, as she wants to knit a hi-vis running hat. She's had a couple of yarn suggestions, but no-one so far who has actually used them. Anyone here tried such a thing? Here are the yarns so far: hobbii.co.uk hobbycraft.co.uk |
Nov 2019
11:23am, 27 Nov 2019
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HellsBells
There have been various discussions about this on Ravelry ( it's basically Fetch for knitters). I think some people have had good results by carrying a reflective thread along with whatever ordinary yarn they like to use. Something like this minervacrafts.com I'll see if I can find the Ravelry discussion and link to it |
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Nov 2019
11:26am, 27 Nov 2019
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HellsBells
Here you go ravelry.com She may need to sign up/in to read it though |
Nov 2019
12:54pm, 27 Nov 2019
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Velociraptor
I've used a reflective yarn. Can't remember the name offhand. The effect is horrible, lots of tiny shiny slashes going in all directions.
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Nov 2019
2:13pm, 27 Nov 2019
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Meglet
Sounds like knitting a regular hat and sewing some scotchlite tape onto it might be better?
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Nov 2019
2:22pm, 27 Nov 2019
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Tikka
Malabrigo Worsted in ‘Fluo’ is a reflective yarn. woolwarehouse.co.uk |
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Nov 2019
2:41pm, 27 Nov 2019
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Dvorak
Thanks for the input :-). Someone suggested similar on FB, Meglet. It does seem easier.
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Nov 2019
3:09pm, 27 Nov 2019
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Velociraptor
I also have a reflective thread to carry with normal yarn. Winding it and making sure it's picked up with every stitch is a mighty pain in the bum.
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Nov 2019
9:48am, 28 Nov 2019
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Lizzie W
Having failed to make a pompom wreath last year, I thought a year would give me time to make lots of pompoms. No new pompoms have magically appeared in the bag...
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Nov 2019
12:44pm, 28 Nov 2019
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Meglet
I’ve had a polystyrene ring for at least three years with the intention of making some sort of Christmas wreath....
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