My mom gave me some cute fluffy baby yarn to knit something for my 7 month old daughter. Up until now I've just used plain old typical yarn. I'm trying to knit with this stuff but I can't see what I'm doing because of all the fluffy bits in the way - it's really difficult to work with! Is there some kind of trick to it that I'm missing?
2006-10-09 15:17:54 · 5 answers · asked by o0_ithilwen_0o 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You could try doubling the yarn with another smooth plain yarn your used to, if you do this you'll want to go up a few needle sizes. Doubling will make it much easier to tell what your doing it will also make you fabric thicker, so you have to take that into consideration. you could also use use a needle thats a size larger than the one suggested so that your knitting is a bit loose and that might make it easier for you to see your stitches. It will be difficult at first no matter what you do, so all I can really say is go slow, take your time, and don't be afraid to make mistakes and rip out those stitches. After all practice makes perfect right. I wish I could be more helpful, good luck.
2006-10-09 17:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by k_lamore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use that kind of yarn in purses that I make. It is so much easier to knit it with another yarn also. A plain old yarn as you put it. Knit the two together. My mom makes those fluffy scarves that everyone wears in the winter in just that way. And she's been knitting for over fifty years.
2006-10-09 15:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by SusieQ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is the problem with that type of yarn. I haven't, to date found an answer.
From a safety point of view it really isn't suitable for clothing for babies as the fibres can end up being swallowed. Much better to keep it for when your daughter is older and will appreciate a garment made from this type of yarn.
2006-10-09 16:31:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jacqui.c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heck NO! I honestly prefer just plain old yarn. My favorite is caron simply soft. It is difficult for me to knit and crochet with furry yarn and mohair.. it seems to not be a very smooth look and it gets caught on the needles or hook
2006-10-09 15:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by pink9364 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not know exactly know what kind of yarn you are using but you may have to change crochet needles.....but i think it sounds like it might be pretty yarn.....
2006-10-09 15:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by sanangel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋