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What are the names/abbreviations for yarn for longies?

kissntellkissntell
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I get confused by the abbreviations on Spots..I know I need a bulkier yarn for longies, but what is that type of yarn called?

Thanks!  I'm a beginner knitter and need all the help I can get.  :)

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Re: What are the names/abbreviations for yarn for longies?

  • katnalkatnal member

    I found this thread on diaperswappers super helpful:

    https://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129834

     

     

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    Thanks!  That link is awesome.
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  • yodasmistressyodasmistress member

    actually, you don't  *need* a "bulkier weight" - you can use a lighter weight if you want, they just wont be as warm so better for warmer months.  also, there aredifferent types of "bulky" - like gaia or bfl and both work fine, it just depends on your preference.  bfl is myhands down favorite kind of yarn because itis very soft.  targhee is pretty bulky too but it is a little rougher.  

    alot of the longies and shorties out there listed asaran - this is basically a generic term for midweight.  worsted is a little lighter and bulky is heavier.  you mention "abreviations" - the only abreviations i see used regularly are mmr, mmw, and bfl.  they mean mountain meadow worsted, mountain meadow rambioulette and blue faced lancaister. 

     
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  • kissntellkissntell
    imageyodasmistress:

    actually, you don't  *need* a "bulkier weight" - you can use a lighter weight if you want, they just wont be as warm so better for warmer months.  also, there aredifferent types of "bulky" - like gaia or bfl and both work fine, it just depends on your preference.  bfl is myhands down favorite kind of yarn because itis very soft.  targhee is pretty bulky too but it is a little rougher.  

    alot of the longies and shorties out there listed asaran - this is basically a generic term for midweight.  worsted is a little lighter and bulky is heavier.  you mention "abreviations" - the only abreviations i see used regularly are mmr, mmw, and bfl.  they mean mountain meadow worsted, mountain meadow rambioulette and blue faced lancaister. 

    Thanks!  I get so caught up in the BFL, Gaia, Stallion jargon, etc.  I really should just learn how to check by stitch gauge.  The last longies I made for DS ended up fitting like leggings. lol

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  • yodasmistressyodasmistress member
    The only yarn I see frequently as Stallion is Dashing Dachs.  It is super soft and yummy just like BFL!  <3
     
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