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Permalink Reply by Chanel No.5 on August 22, 2008 at 8:08pm: Thank you so much - that would be terrific - guess, my colour request would fit better into a spring collection anyway (and the fall colours are very nice too - I just love to add a pop of colour to my outfits through knitting). Really appreciate your follow up. Thanks & best!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mikhaela Reid on August 16, 2008 at 11:26am: I love your yarns, especially Felici and Merino Style (oh, and Essential Kettle Dyed)! Here's my wishlist:

* Soft merino-based NON-superwash tweeds--an aran tweed would be fabulous. I've done a lot of digging and it seems very difficult to find a tweed-look yarn that is really soft. I like that you've introduced Shamrock but it's a bit different-looking than a tweed. I love tweeds but they are so scratchy and itchy!
* A worsted-weight and/or aran-weight version of Merino Style (i.e. a soft non-superwash merino worsted)--something a little hairier than the superwash Swish in lots of colors.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Staff Picks on August 18, 2008 at 3:08pm: I can't release details yet, but are developing some yarns similar to your request that will be available in 09.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by silar31 on August 27, 2008 at 4:44pm: A couple of sock newbie questions:

I'm looking for a sock yarn, but not fingering weight - more of a heavy DK or light worsted. Is Swish DK or Worsted tough enough for socks? I've made this pattern (http://www.wiseneedle.com/patternpage.asp?pattern=knitpatksox) once already and want to make another pair. I used Artyarns Handpaint Stripes for that pair, so I'm looking for a similar yarn.

Also (and tell me if I need to post this somewhere else please) are the Harmony needles airplane safe? I am taking a trip at the end of September and want to have socks on DPNs to have something to do on the plane. I'm thinking a set of Harmony DPNs have got to be better than the cheap bamboo ones I used last time!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on September 5, 2008 at 9:20am: Swish DK or worsted would be a good choice for a heavy weight sock because it is machine washable. However, this yarn is 100% wool, so it wouldn't be as durable as a yarn blended with some nylon. If these socks are going to be in your shoes instead of being used as slipper socks, I'd reinforce the toes and heels with nylon thread (such as Wooly Nylon).

Yes, knitting needles are now airplane safe. This is what TSA has to say about knitting needles (and notions) on planes: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm

Also, Kelley talked about traveling with her interchangeable needles here: http://community.knitpicks.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1984936%3ABlog...
She always keeps extra end caps in her carry on luggage so in case she can't take knitting needles on the plane, she can just unscrew the tips and still leave the project on the cord.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Melody on September 13, 2008 at 12:59pm: Hello,
Any chance that there will be any cashmere blends coming back? I too just loved the panache and the ambrosia. Also, how about an angora blend? Thanks.
Melod; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by sunshine115 on September 16, 2008 at 5:30pm: I also love the cashmere blends and would love to see them back!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by raynanjyl on September 29, 2008 at 2:42pm: I'm interested in a worsted weight self striping yarn. I love Felici, but don't think I'd make a sweater with it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by kittyniciaian on October 13, 2008 at 2:05am: With the Felici self-striping yarns, it would be helpful to see the balled yarn (in a closeup) as well as the sample sock. The colors in the balls (in the banner graphic) are more distinct, but it's not easy to match up the colorway to the ball in all cases.

Also - I third the request for bamboo blend yarns. I'd really like to work with them... but am balking at the LYS prices!

Love all the dark browns this fall. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on November 11, 2008 at 2:14pm: We are working on showing more views of the yarns and descriptions of the colors on our website. This will be launched soon.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by knitty50 on October 26, 2008 at 8:15am: Just wondered if you would ever consider having a cotton chenelle yarn? I paid a way too much money on a cotton chenelle yarn, of which the brand shall not be named. It did knit up into a beautiful and soft wash cloth. It would be nice if Knitpicks would have cotton chenelle. Thank you very much!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Peggy Stuart on November 19, 2008 at 7:20am: It's cold where I live, and thick socks are nice. How about some self-striping DK-weight yarn? I've found that the thicker all-wool socks don't wear out as fast, but I use reinforcement yarn in the heels and toes anyway. I've used Telemark for socks with good results. I just finished some in Swish DK, but they're for a gift, and I don't know how they'll wear yet. The reinforcement yarn I had was a perfect color and doesn't show up. --Peggy Stuart; ▶ Reply to This