Wednesday Wishlist








  I have two very different projects in mind right now, but I'm having trouble finding the right yarn for each. One has me searching for something fine - probably a lace weight, but I haven't completely decided. My mind is set on the yarn I want for the second project, but I can't find the right one! The ones that caught my attention the most have made this week's Wishlist.


Here's this week's picks:

Click the pictures to follow the links!




Lindy Chain:

Image from knitpicks.com

  It's a fingering weight... Chainette yarn? That's new to me! I've only seen chainettes in worsted weight and up - and only worked with worsted. The project I'm designing will be a warm weather accessory, so this linen-pima cotton blend might be perfect! I love the colors, I love the price, and I love the material. The comments about Lindy Chain scare me a bit... I read quite a few complaints about splitting, but I also read so many positive comments that I think it's worth the risk. Should I try it?





Lion Brand Chenille Thick and Quick:

  I won't bother to share a photo of this one. You can follow this link if you'd like. Chenille Thick and Quick made my picks this week because I want it... But I can never have it. I came across this yarn while on a search for extremely thick, very soft and fluffy yarn. It's perfect; exactly what I was looking for! And, it's discontinued!


  I thought perhaps if I included it in the Wishlist, someone could help me out. I have searched, and searched... And still can't find exactly what I'm looking for. Bernat Blanket comes close, but I'm looking for a super-duper fluffy roving yarn. Bernat's version just isn't fluffy enough. I also considered Lion Brand Quick & Cozy, but it's 100% nylon. I had a chenille-style garment made from nylon that disintegrated after a few washes, so that worries me. 


  Every other yarn that came close was discontinued. Can anybody recommend a substitution? I need it to be wool-free! And affordable - None of that $25-for-100-yards stuff!




This hook!

Image from etsy.com

  Did I mention a super-duper fluffy yarn? I've got a few ideas rolling around, but no matter what I decide on, I'll need a biiiiiig hook! Look what I found... I think this will do the job! You can find this monster along with other big hooks and needles in Snokist Farm Girl's store on Etsy. (This one's a size X! That's 30 MM!)




Happy Crocheting!

Comments

Free Pattern

Free Pattern
Not So Mesh Scarf

For Sale on Ravelry

For Sale on Ravelry
Holly Holiday Table Runner

Free Pattern

Free Pattern
Big Huge Afghan

For Sale on Ravelry

For Sale on Ravelry
1 - 2 - 3 Beautiful Scarf

Tutorial

Tutorial
Repair Yarn with Russian Join

For Sale on Ravelry

For Sale on Ravelry
The Irma Hat

Tutorial

Tutorial
Taller Stitches

Free Pattern

Free Pattern
Eye of the Emerald Mandala