Wool yarn question (yup, knitting related)

loregopar · December 2009

I've been checking patterns for soakers in Ravelry, and I've seen some use 100% Merino wool, but others advice against it.

Your thoughts/experience?

TIA!

GladToBeMrs.SRS · December 2009

Love Merino wool for soakers. Very soft.

Hmmm...really, I can write in complete sentences. Really, I can.

aspade · December 2009

I think that the yarns known for more drape and less stretch are not highly recommended. Merino falls into that category. Alpaca is even worse, though.

I'd save your lovely merino for a stuffed animal or soft sweater if you wanted to use it for a LO project.

GladToBeMrs.SRS · December 2009

See, I like Merino because it's so soft. I'm sorta' a sucker like that.

:-P

loregopar · December 2009

GladToBeMrs.SRS:
Love Merino wool for soakers. Very soft.
Hmmm...really, I can write in complete sentences. Really, I can.

LOL. I believe it!

I have merino and fishermen's wool. I guess I'm just greedy and want to make as many soakers as I can with those!

GladToBeMrs.SRS · December 2009

Could you knit them double-stranded? The fisherman's wool would be good for holding shape, I'd imagine. Right?

loregopar · December 2009

GladToBeMrs.SRS:
Could you knit them double-stranded? The fisherman's wool would be good for holding shape, I'd imagine. Right?

Confused No idea. This will be my first time with wool Big Smile

GladToBeMrs.SRS · December 2009

It's worth a shot. If you decide to knit it double stranded, just up your needle size and adjust your gauge accordingly, if the pattern allows.

I *think* this will work?

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