Knitting, crocheting and general craftery
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Jan 2021
2:36pm, 11 Jan 2021
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GimmeMedals
I'm seeking advice please  I'm doing a sock knitting thing this year - a pair a month - and this month I chose a speckled yarn, but the diamond pattern of the sock is a bit lost due to the mottled colour. I've been looking for yarn for next month's pair but nearly all the sock yarns I see on the web are also patterned. Q. Do yarns that knit into stripes also hide the pattern or should I stick with plain yarn for lacey or cabled patterns? |
Jan 2021
2:38pm, 11 Jan 2021
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Velociraptor
A self-striping yarn won't show a cable or lace pattern as well as a plain yarn will, but it won't scramble it up in the way a speckled or random dyed yarn would do.
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Jan 2021
2:52pm, 11 Jan 2021
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HellsBells
If you want a plain, WYS signature 4ply is excellent, not too pricey and has a lot of plain colours
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Jan 2021
2:59pm, 11 Jan 2021
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runnerbean
Me again ....can anyone ping a link for some of the round needles I need to get for the hat please.
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Jan 2021
4:21pm, 11 Jan 2021
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Velociraptor
If you're looking for something inexpensive to get started with and might use a range of sizes, these are surprisingly good for the price. One circular needle from a major brand will cost around £5. amazon.co.uk (Be sure to specify 43cm and use the Fetch link.) Avoid Pony, they're dreadful. |
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Jan 2021
5:12pm, 11 Jan 2021
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runnerbean
Thankyou
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Jan 2021
5:16pm, 11 Jan 2021
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runnyeyes
Loving these hats 😀 V. Could you send me a link to your knitting blog? Thanks |
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Jan 2021
5:18pm, 11 Jan 2021
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HellsBells
Agree, avoid Pony like the plague those are amazing value V’rap, a set may have just slipped into my basket - I need a 2.75 for the sleeve of this jumper and I’d pay that much for one Addi one
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Jan 2021
5:42pm, 11 Jan 2021
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GimmeMedals
Thank you for your help, Vrap and HB. I've ordered a couple of skeins of plain wool to make the next 2 pairs of socks and have added some self-striping to a wish list for buying in the future.
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Jan 2021
5:45pm, 11 Jan 2021
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Velociraptor
I don't have a knitting blog, runnyeyes, everything that isn't confined to my head is on my Fetch blog or on my Ravelry project notes.
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