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08-22-2007, 03:50 PM #1Registered User
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Fingering yarn...
What is this? I thought it was for knitting socks. I just inherited my mother's yarn collection. She has bags of 8-10 balls of one colour. What would you do with that much fingering yarn?! I'm wondering if it has knitted lace applications, or should I pass it on to a sock knitter...
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08-22-2007, 04:40 PM #2Registered User
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Baby blankets and baby layettes.
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Fingering weight, you could do lace. FW is a little thicker than lace weight. You could make mittens, gloves, socks, scarves (doubled). Tiny baby booties...
What fiber is it? Acrylic is okay for socks, it's a little sweaty. Wool is really good for socks, even better if it's superwash (so it doesn't accidentally get felted in the wash).
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i've seen some patterns to make dolls that use fingering weight. i would probably make baby stuff or scarves.
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10 balls 100% acrylic light burgundy
8 balls 100% acrylic dark burgundy
4 balls 25% polyamide and 75% New wool in a ply with tan, blue and navy (really nice sock stuff)
4 balls Scheepjeswol extra invicta (75 wool/25 polyamide) dark green (think men's socks)
3 balls Nomotta Regia (75 wool/25 polyamide) a greeny slate blue (again...think men's socks)
3 balls Nomotta Regia (75 wool/25 polyamide) a slate blue
The only color that appeals to me is the blue/tan/navy stuff. But I don't have a clue how to knit socks, and I'm sure I don't have the patience! I'm a slow knitter at the best of times. Dishcloths are about my speed!
Is 3 50 g balls enough for a pair of socks for someone?
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That is good sock stuff!
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