Yarn Suggestions

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Permalink Reply by Elianastar on April 10, 2009 at 4:05pm

I'm a big Bayou fan too... it doesn't look in person like you'd think from the webpage, don't you think? The "flecks" of color are a lot more subtle than they look up close. It is a gorgeous deep green color with subtle "highlights" of colors. Its just gorgeous!

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Permalink Reply by Alison on April 14, 2009 at 7:56am

Isn't it pretty? It's my favorite colorway of the handpainted yarns - it also comes in Suri Dream, if you'd like to make an afghan and wrap yourself up in it!

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Permalink Reply by Elianastar on April 14, 2009 at 10:23am

Yes... I've been dreaming of Suri Dream Bayou snuggle blankie! I've got a ton of Sand Dune I want to make a couple of things with first though. :-)

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Permalink Reply by MostlySox...Mostly on March 25, 2008 at 5:30am

I would love to see Risata in some bright colors and even multi colors. Is it similar to Dancing? I bought some of that last year and I loved it but you don't have it anymore.

Thanks!
Marian

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Permalink Reply by Melissa on March 25, 2008 at 8:17am

Hi Marian,

Risata is similar to Dancing in fiber content. It feels a tiny bit softer than I recall Dancing being though, and I think it is constructed a little differently. If you're looking for something similar though, Risata is definitely your best bet!

Cheers, Melissa

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Permalink Reply by CateK on March 30, 2008 at 6:29am

I knit but I'm also a spinner and weaver. The weaving is really my passion and I hope at some point you all would consider putting up some of your yarns for sale in larger quantity units on cones.

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Permalink Reply by Em.i. on June 22, 2008 at 2:44pm

I'm primarily a weaver too. I love the lace weight yarns for weaving. If they were on cones they would be even better! I would be satisfied with KP offering more two ply yarns, though.

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Permalink Reply by Customer Service on May 7, 2009 at 2:01pm

I have just started weaving (I have a rigid heddle loom) and I've had some success using Knit Picks yarns in the regular put up. Right now, I'm using mostly fingering weight yarn, but I've ordered an 8 dent reed so I'll be able to use thicker yarns as well. But weaving projects will begin to be featured on the Knit Picks blog soon.

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Permalink Reply by StitchBitch23 on March 30, 2008 at 3:55pm

Have you thought about bringing in some bamboo yarns? I've been working on a project with 100% bamboo yarn at the moment and I just love working with this fiber. The downside is how expensive bamboo is. I would love to see you guys come out with bamboo line that was more affordable.

Also can you make shine in a nice chocolate brown?

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Permalink Reply by Alison on April 1, 2008 at 12:47pm

I'll put bamboo on the list of requested fiber types. Also, have you seen that both Shine Worsted and Shine Sport now have a dark brown called "Fedora"?

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Permalink Reply by StitchBitch23 on April 1, 2008 at 1:14pm

I love shine and I think its a good substitute for bamboo. I couldn't tell if Fedora was brown or not. Thank you for letting me know. You guys are always so helpful!

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Permalink Reply by Alison on April 1, 2008 at 1:29pm

Yeah, web colors make it difficult - my work computer's colors are completely different than my monitor at home. Fedora's definitely a nice, deep, chocolate brown, though!

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