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| Reviewing Wool - Ease by Lion Brand Yarn Company |
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
I've never been a fan of wool - with the exception of work socks that have a small percentage of wool. I love those. But anything that has a larger percentage of wool I imagine as scratchy. I don't know why, but I do. I just always assume that wool is going to be uncomfortable.
During shopping trips down the yarn aisles, I am a toucher. I want yarns that feel good. One day I touched a skein of yarn that was so thick and soft that I bought a few skeins. I did not realize they were an acrylic and wool blend yarn until I got home.
Wool - Ease Thick & Quick comes in two skein sizes: a regular skein size at 5 oz (87 yards) or the bonus bundle at 12 oz (212 yards). Be aware if you are shopping online. It appears the some outlets show the regular skein size as the "bonus bundle". Be sure to read the weight/length if ordering online.
It is in the Super Bulky category (which is #6 on the label). And the recommended crochet hook size is "N" (knitting needle size 13).
Wool-Ease Thick & Quick is 80% acrylic and 20% wool.
It is machine washable and dryable using cool temps. Do not bleach or iron.
I bought this yarn as I was experimenting - trying to crochet a very small neck warmer that someone had suggested. I ended up with the wrong pattern or the wrong size yarn during my experimenting. Then I gave this yarn and a "N" hook a try. And ta-dum, I have great neck warmers that people are enjoying.
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| My neck warmers on Etsy |
If you'd like to make your own scarf from this yarn, you can check out the crochet patterns on Lion Brand Yarn Company site. If you are a beginner, this "Brunch With Friends Scarfie" would be a good pattern to try.
I am not good at writing patterns. So I cannot give you an actual pattern for my neck warmers. But for those of you who do crochet this may make sense to you:
- chain 9 to 11 (depending on the desired width)
- turn and single stitch in each stitch; continue for 6 rows (beginning each row with a ch 1 and turn)
- ch 3 and turn, DC in each stitch
- continue for desire length (mine are around 27")
- end with a row of single crochet for a finished edge
- attach a button (or 2 buttons) near the end of 6 rows of SC
- the button holes are the spaces between the DCs (making the scarf able to be worn in a variety of ways/lengths).
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Aha, I've seen Lion Brand's Wool Ease yarn often, but never tried it ~ most likely for the same reason you initially gave, Dawn Rae, that of not liking the idea of wool. After reading your review, I will have to check it out next time I am at a yarn store (which is often... LOL). Your neck warmer on Etsy is beautiful. Love the variagated yarn you used in this one; it makes such a pretty pattern.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely a toucher when it comes to fabrics & yarns too. I know exactly what you mean. Yarns have come a long way in my lifetime, or perhaps I have simply learned that there is more available than what I could purchase at the neighborhood chain stores. I also understood your pattern quite well. I've never considered wearing a neck warmer, yet I stay cold all of the time. I am sure I would love having one. Thank you for sharing your pattern.
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to knit all the time, she can't now. But wow, I loved all the clothes she made back then. So many people in my family can knit and crochet. I crocheted years ago but haven't since then because it's addictive! lol - I have a basket of wool too still from then and when I was crocheting I was hooked on buying wool. I'll keep this brand in mind, it sounds very nice.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn and your crochet neck warmer both look fabulous. I like having some wool in my clothing. I've enjoyed seeing the evolution of your crochet creations. You go girl!
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