I have a pattern that uses it but my mom remembers some chenille sweaters she had that came apart...would like to know how durable it is.
2006-06-09 14:48:54 · 6 answers · asked by abcsand123s 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I used a chenille yarn to knit a scarf, it worked fine. I haven't had any trouble with it. The newer yarns are probably a little more durable these days.
Good Luck.
2006-06-09 14:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by Evilest_Wendy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you decide if the yarn is durable enough for your pattern/use, you'll need some tips on working with chenille.
Chenille yarn can twist, or worm, if you're not careful. You can make knitting with chenille easier if you determine which way the pile lies before you cast on. Pull the yarn from the center of the ball. Run your fingers up and down the strand, one way will be smooth, the other way rough. If the yarn feels smooth going toward the ball, cast on with this end. If the yarn is rough, find the end on the outside of the ball and cast on with it.
here's a website with tips on working with chenille:
http://www.straw.com/cpy/wisdom/tips_cotchen.html
2006-06-15 16:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use the Chenille yarn from Patrons. As i was just starting to work with is for a small scarf every time I would start to cast on it would break. I would have to start all over and ended up going out to purchase some from Lionbrand.
2006-06-13 16:04:58 · answer #3 · answered by lilly2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Lion brand chenellie. It's great, but anything you make with it will have to be handwashed. Also, it's not a forgiving yarn. It starts to come apart when you undo stiches. Only knit with it if you're comfortable with your mistakes (or sure you won't make any). The thing with chenelle is that it's basically two thick pieces of embrodiery thread wound together with tons of little stubby threads between. Those little threads are not attached to larger threads or held in place by anything other than the twistyness of the two main threads. If you untwist them, the whole thing goes to hell. If you're careful, though, it can be rewarding to knit with. Both the texture and the speed with which the thick chenille kints up are great.
2006-06-09 21:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Emmature 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i've never used it, but my goal this summer is to knit a sweater (which is wierd) out of chenille. i never heard about chenille falling apart. i got lion brand's quick and thick and it seems pretty sturdy. cross your fingers.......
2006-06-09 21:52:47 · answer #5 · answered by stohlio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done it before and its not great! It did come apart or shreded alot! Best of luck
2006-06-09 21:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by Gail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋