So the amount of time I've spent on Ravelry is just insane. It's like an etsy + dictionary land in there! I get to learn so much by reading all those forums and I get to favourite things too, like in etsy. Last night while I was on my little Ravelry adventure, I came across Quince & Co. Now, their site is filled with so many beautiful pictures and I honestly got hooked. God knows how long I spent clicking on every single picture! Well, one thing led to another and before I knew it, I was ready to purchase 2 skeins of beautiful plump puffin yarn. Not sure how many US knitters read my blog. But have you bought their yarns before? Or do you have any other recommendations as to what sort of yarn's nice for making scarves. I like knitting with thicker/heavier yarns. And I really like the feel of merino and cashmere. I would love to hear from all you seasoned knitters! Thanks!
HI! I am (was) a knitter..I was crazy for fibers!! I have about 4...ok maybe 6 sweaters sitting on needles all over my house. Thick chunky yarn knits up so fast and nice for a scarf...BUT it really depends on what you like around your neck and now I am spoiled with cashmere...but ouch! on the prices for cashmere yarn. Be careful with bamboo, it may feel soft but it is not all created equal! I knit up a cowl that was wildly scratchy!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning, I am an Alaskan knitter and I love Quince Co. yarn and knit with it exclusively. Their chickadee yarn is great for doing lacework (I have a fir cone lace scarf going right now) and their Lark yarn is a great all purpose yarn. I really enjoy the feel of their product as a work with it, which is important when you are working with it all the time like I do. I made the switch because their product is more sustainable and responsible. I also love the customer service...oh, and free shipping on orders over $100 ( I am not sure if this applies to overseas). They are a wonderful little local company that keeps the majority of their business in the U.S., but I encourage you to buy local in your area as well. We knitters need to do our part to reduce our carbon footprint.
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn,
ReplyDeleteI'm also on ravelry and i know how addicting it can be..haha...i like using Malabrigo Yarn, it's soft and squishy and comes in lots of colours.
happy knitting :)
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ive heard about ravelry but never joined. you've just made me take the plunge! : )
ReplyDeleteHi Dawn! I agree. There should be a caution statement on the Ravelry site which states "We are not responsible for visitors who become Ravaddicts after visiting our site!" Ha.
ReplyDeleteRe: your question above...I've found if you go too large with your yarn, you must go very high-quality (i.e. expensive) to get the soft feel; however, in worsted weight yarns, there are a ton... Quince & Co. is lovely as is Malabrigo (as Becky mentioned above), but then there's Manos silk blends, Borealis, Cherry Tree Hill, and many baby alpacas that knit great and feel yummy.
Good luck and happy knitting! Love the blog, btw.
Hi Dawn,
ReplyDeleteI tend to go for the lighter wools and blends in my knitting ... usually sock and sport weight ... but I'm starting to branch out a bit. Your blog post jumped out at me because this afternoon I received an order from Quince & Co! I'm trying out their Lark and Osprey for the first time. We should compare notes when you get your Puffin :)
Like everyone else who has commented ... I'm a fan of Malabrigo too .. their sock yarn is so soft for shawls but if you like something a little heavier give their Arroyo a try. I'm almost finished a shawl in Arroyo Candobe and it has been beautiful to knit with. Or, if you want to try something with some cashmere, take a look at Hazel Knits Entice MCN. I have half a sock on my needles with this combination of merino, cashmere, and nylon and I love it!
Jennie
www.theknittedpoppy.com