I’d like for the colors to show up clearly, so nothing too heavy or fuzzy. What sort of yarn is soft, easy to work with, inexpensive, and doesn’t have a lot of loose fibers? Also, is wool too itchy?
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yes ,wool is too itchy. try sayelle or worsted weight yarn . go to the yarn store and check out the different types and colours. pick up a ball of yarn and see how it feels to the touch. check http://www.marymaxim.ca. they have all their yarns on their web site. happy knitting.
Sounds like you’re looking for a plain acrylic yarn which is made to look like wool. Acrylics come in all shapes and sizes. A lot of knitters turn their noses up at them because they’re not ‘real’ yarns, but they can be a lifsaver for those that want something light but warm, or for people with a wool allergy. I find that if you knit them to a needle size or two higher than it suggests on the packet they end up feeling quite soft as well. Anyway, if you’re in the UK, Sirdar Bonus is a good one because t’s cheap, acrylic, and comes in a whole load of colours! If you’re not in the UK then go to the yarn store and ask the assistant to point you in the direction of their acrylic yarns, you should find lots for you to try! Hope this helps!
The itchiness of wool depends on the sheep, the wearer, and the processing. Some wool is coarser than others and is rougher for anyone. Some people are authentically allergic to either wool protein (the fiber) or to lanolin (wool fat), for them “itch” may be the *least* of the problems. And then there are the chemicals and methods used in processing, which can create problems on their own.
Generations of “Plain Folk” have found carefully processed wool to be suitable for wear year-round. Don’t blame the sheep for itchiness from haphazard commercial processing.
Wool must be carefully chosen for wear next to bare skin. I suggest knitting a swatch a few inches square and tucking or pinning it under clothing to self-test.
For warmth without fuzz, worsted-spun Samoyed or Husky is excellent. Persian cat’s fur is inexpensive if you spin from your own cat.
Acrylic is easy-care, but not as warm as wool or similar and is a serious fire hazard around candles, campfires & smokers.
I make a lot of scarves and wraps and my favorite yarn for them is Caron “Simply Soft”. Wide range of colors, and very, very soft.
TLC yarns are nice for scarves too. If you can find Paton’s “Carmen” yarn for the edging or even for the entire scarf, it is wonderfully soft and almost fur-like..Carmen is a little more expensive, but one ball will make a long and narrow scarf that will feel wonderful next to your skin.
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