Skeins Yarn
Skeins Yarn
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 10skeins 500g Luxury Mink cashmere yarn Knitting wool  US $95.00
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 10 skeins soft Mink cashmere Yarn Knitting NeedlesDTY US $90.00
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 KNITTING YARN GRAB BAG US $15.99
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 Caron Yarn One Pound Worsted Weight New in Bag US $6.00
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 12 SKS FILATURA LANEROTA FASHION TWEED RED VARIEGATED US $16.95
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 12 SKS FILATURA LANEROTA FASHION TWEED BLUE VARIEGATED US $16.95
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 Red Heart KISS Yarn Lot of 9 12 US $38.99
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 6x50g Cashmere Silk Cotton Baby Yarn LotSportRose Pink026 US $9.99
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 BERNAT BOA Blue Bird 3 Skeins 50g 71yds 175 ozEach New US $12.75
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 Yarn Moda Dea \ Tutu \ Petal Pink\Lot of 10 skeins US $29.89
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 Yarn Moda Dea \ Tutu \ Pear Green\ Lot of 10 skeins US $29.89
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 BERROCO YARN PURE PIMA 7 SKEINS US $18.99
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 Lot of 10 skeins\Yarn Moda Dea \ Tutu \ Geranium US $29.89
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 2 Skeins Worsted Weight 4 Ply Yarn 1 Caron 1 Popn Yarn US $1.88
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 1x50g Cashmere Silk Cotton Baby Yarn LotSportBlue Green Mix016 US $1.04
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 8 Skeins Noro Kureyon Wool Yarn 199 A US $40.00
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 Pure wool yarn Iceland bulky weight blue turquoise and yellow US $9.99
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Fashion World Loves Jagger Spun Superfine Merino Wool
It seems the fashion world and celebrities alike are agog about this superfine wool. It has even been seen on catwalks this year in Paris. Jagger Spun superfine Merino wool is the top of the line wool yarn used for fine, top grade projects. Jagger Spun is unsurpassed in textural and color consistencies. It is 100% Australian Merino wool in a 2/18 lace weight. Spun says that it is spun from Merino that has a Bradford count in the sixties and is graded at 19.5 microns this is why is a superfine grade of wool. The Merino sheep is specially bred and raised in a sheltered habitat to protect its fiber from the elements. This results in fiber which is softer, yet stronger than cashmere. It is extremely rare. For example, every year enough fleece is shorn for only a few thousand shawls. This may seem like a lot, but with the world population as it is, it is a very small drop in the bucket.
It is a very soft wool, traditionally used in high quality garments, and is preferable with people with sensitive skin. For knitters, it is suggested to multistrand the yarn for larger gauges. Preferably, knitters use three strands for sport weight and five strands for worsted weight. Weavers love this yarn for making tartans, because it never itches. It can be mixed with Zephyr wool/silk brands and Genstone silk to add glisten to any project. It is dyed with the finest dyes in the world. Some excess dyes may be present in the yarn so it is best to skein it and rinse under cold water until the water is clear. Dark purples especially have colorfast problems when exposed to sun. It is best to avoid bright sunlight in this color. For washing it is best to hand wash in lukewarm water, no bleach. Once washed the loft of the yarn expands, creating a fuller, feel and look to any project. It can be dry cleaned, and a cool iron can be used under a pressing cloth, but never ironed wet. Lay flat to dry, never tumble dry. For storage, even thought this yarn is moth-proof, it is best to store in a clear, clean plastic container for long term storage.
The yarn is so soft and delicate, it feels like cashmere. It is a luxury yarn with excellent drape and luster. The yarn has a very low occurrence of knotting, offering knitters a great amount of versatility in adding more piles. The creative opportunities with this yarn are unsurpassed. It can be used for knitting, machine knitting, tambour embroidery, beaded knits, weaving, crocheting, lace work and natural dying. Due to its light and soft attributes, it adds warmth without the bulk. It is also a very clean wool, without chaff. It is sold and supplied in 1 pound cones which have approximately 5,040 yards per pound for a 2/18 count. For the yarn count, the first number is the ply or number of strands, and the second number is the fraction of the yarn thickness. The higher the second number, the thinner the strand.
Merino wool can be used for thermal underwear, wool suits, socks, blankets, quilts, and footwear. Because Jagger Spun Merino wool is recognized as the worlds leading natural fibers, it has been showing up on catwalks and A-list celebrities around the world.
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Is this enough yards of yarn using 2 stands at the same time with size 19 needles?
I have 4 skeins of Caron Simply Soft Brites(6 oz) and I want to make a baby blanket that is 32 inches wide and 32 inches tall with size 19 needles.Do I need more yards of yarn? And if I use 2 strands will the blanket be too loose?
Also how much stitches should I cast on?
Let's start at the beginning. You have enough yarn, although I would prefer smaller needles than U.S. 19. You need a gauge swatch to determine what YOU think about the needles.
Cast on 30 stitches and knit 30 rows in the pattern you are going to use with the two strands of yarn and the size 19 needles.
Now: Evaluate the swatch. Do you like the fabric you made? If not, then change to a different pattern, smaller needles, more strands of yarn, or whatever you think would improve the result. Pull out the yarn from the swatch you made and make another swatch. Repeat swatching until you have one you like.
Next: With the approved swatch, measure a four-inch square out of the middle. Count the number of stitches and the number of rows in the four-inch square. Divide by 4 to get the number of stitches per inch to the closest fraction. Multiply the stitches per inch (including the fraction) by 32. That's how many stitches to cast on. The number of rows isn't critical for a baby blanket--you can just knit until you have 32".
Or when you like the fabric you get in the sample, you can knit the blanket on the diagonal until the two sides measure 32". Here's how to knit a baby blanket on the diagonal:
Cast on 3 stitches.
Row 1: K3
Row 2: K1, YO, K1, YO, K1
Row 3: K5
Row 4: K1, YO, K3, YO, K1
Row 5: K7
Row 6: K1, YO, K5, YO, K1
Continue in this manner, knitting each stitch on the odd-numbered rows and increasing with a YO at each end of the even-numbered rows until each side measures 32". Then decrease as follows:
Next even numbered row: K2tog, YO, K2tog, K to last 4 sts, K2tog, YO, K2tog.
Next odd numbered row: K across
Repeat until you have 3 sts; bind off.
Run ribbon of the appropriate length and width through the eyelets on each side of the blanket.
Addendum: I have some of the yarn you're using, so I made a swatch. I used two strands of the yarn to cast on 20 stitches on size 19 needles and knit an inch, then changed to size 17 and knit an inch, then changed to size 15 and knit an inch, then changed to size 13 and knit an inch. I liked the fabric at size 13, so I knit another inch and quit. The gauge I was getting was just under 3 stitches per inch (2.9, to be exact). So if I were to be making a blanket in Caron Simply Soft Brites using garter stitch, 32 inches wide, I'd cast on 94 stitches to size 13 bamboo needles. You would use your own gauge, of course, and adjust the cast-on for any requirements of a stitch pattern you are using (such as multiples for a pattern repeat).
