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post #1 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:50am
Thread Starter 
And how much will I need for a pair of longies compared to a pair of soaker shorts?
Tia
post #2 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:57am
How much you need depends on the size. Usually a pair of pants takes 2 skeins. If you're making a large or evn larger I always suggest buying 3 skeins if it's custom dyed so they will match if you end up needing more than two. If you don't need the third skein you can always make a matching hat/booties/mittens or something with it

For longies I like softer wools b/c they cover the entire leg. either a merino or merino blend works good for softness.
post #3 of 25
8/20/04 at 3:52am
Thread Starter 
Sorry, I meant to say for a medium(?) size pants. My daughter is about 19-20 lbs with pretty average measurements. Is there somewhere online to buy wool that you can recommend? I just moved to a new city and have no clue what's available here. So do you think 2 skeins is enough for a medium then? Thanks!
post #4 of 25
8/20/04 at 4:49am
I know of two fantastic WAHMs off the top of my head:

Theresa @ Little Turtle Knits
http://www.littleturtleknits.com/yarns.htm

and Jessica @ FabriConnection
http://fabriconnection.com/store/WsD...p?Cat=WoolYarn

HTH!
post #5 of 25
8/20/04 at 7:28am
This is my favorite:

www.handpaintedyarns.com

I got the link from someone here at mdc. Their merino wool is yummy!
post #6 of 25
8/20/04 at 12:59pm
Yes, 2 skeins should be plenty for a pair of Meds. And I could reccommend somewhere, but that's against the rules :LOL :LOL
post #7 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:01pm
Sorry I had to hop on to ask another question.

Is 2 ply or 3 ply better for longies? Or does it really matter?
post #8 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:02pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by mamamaya
This is my favorite:

www.handpaintedyarns.com

I got the link from someone here at mdc. Their merino wool is yummy!
This linky doesn't work for me
post #9 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:05pm
Depends on where you're buying it. My 2 ply is perfect for Longies, where LTK 3 ply is the one you'd want for longies :LOL
post #10 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:22pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by mamamaya
This is my favorite:

www.handpaintedyarns.com

I got the link from someone here at mdc. Their merino wool is yummy!
That link doesn't work for me???
post #11 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:34pm
didnt work for me either but this worked
www.handpaintedyarn.com (no 's')
post #12 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:37pm
I found it... that stuff is gorgeous!!!
post #13 of 25
8/20/04 at 1:51pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by LuvMy2Kidz
Depends on where you're buying it. My 2 ply is perfect for Longies, where LTK 3 ply is the one you'd want for longies :LOL
Thank you! Now hurry up & get some 2 ply merino back in stock please :LOL
post #14 of 25
8/20/04 at 3:43pm
I've been wanting to try this yarn. Its very pertty. It gives prices in pounds, but you can also order in half-pounds, too. http://www.mysticalcreationyarns.com/WoolYarn.html
post #15 of 25
8/20/04 at 4:09pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by *~*SewHappyNow*~*
I've been wanting to try this yarn. Its very pertty. It gives prices in pounds, but you can also order in half-pounds, too. http://www.mysticalcreationyarns.com/WoolYarn.html
Absolutely gorgeous colors
But the catch is: There is a $50.00 min. order required

Has anyone tried their yarn?
post #16 of 25
8/20/04 at 4:21pm
Quote:
I found it... that stuff is gorgeous!!!
I know! And the prices are low.

Sorry about the link, BTW.
post #17 of 25
8/20/04 at 4:52pm
Quote:
My 2 ply is perfect for Longies, where LTK 3 ply is the one you'd want for longies
Actually, it's my 2 ply you want for longies as well :LOL
post #18 of 25
8/20/04 at 5:25pm
Yeah, LTK 2-ply for longies and 3-ply for soakers. Two skeins for longies, one for soakers.
post #19 of 25
8/20/04 at 5:41pm
Now you have me confused Theresa :LOL :LOL I swear when we were discussing yarn I told you pants, you told me 3 ply :LOL :LOL
Just call me scatter brained :LOL
post #20 of 25
8/21/04 at 12:23am
Nope, 3 ply for soakers, it's a light worsted/bordering on DK weight, and the 2 ply for longies, that's a heavy worsted/aran weight. Now, I've never knit with your yarn, but I've been told that your 2 ply is the soaker weight and the 3 ply is bulky, right?
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