Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

modelwidow · Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 1036 Location: Kent

I keep seeing patterns made from Drops/Garnstudio Eskimo, but being a lazy so and so I wondered if anyone had any suggestions for a machine washable sub?

I've had a look around but the only one I can find is Robin Super Chunky - but it doesn't seem to be available anymore Rolling Eyes

Eskimo seems to be a super bulky/chunky 10-13 st to 4" on 8mm needles

Any suggestions?
Thanks

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craftylady · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:21 pm Post subject:

I'm hopeless at subbing MW. I hope someone comes along soon with some recommends. Have you tried Yarndex?
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Jo028 · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject:

Patons Caressa express is 11st on 8mm (still a few shades at Kemps for 99p). Sirdar -Denim Ultra, plus their Nova/Supa Nova/Stampata, all discontinued, but still available on sale.

Lidls did that chunky a while back. that was 11st too.
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harrysmum · Joined: 01 Apr 2007 Posts: 468 Location: Leeds UK

Sirdar Nova Super Chunky
100g ball
Tension: 12 sts x 16 rows
8mm Needles
50% Wool, 50% Acrylic
124 yds
Machine Washable. Dry Flat

some colours staill available at Black Sheep at £1.10

SIRDAR DENIM ULTRA
(super chunky)
60% acrylic, 25% cotton, 15% wool
(machine washable)
Tensions: using 10mm knitting pins -
9 sts and 12 rows = 10cm (4ins) square
100 gram ball = 75 metres

Sirdar Big Softy
Wool Rich yarn - 51% Wool, 49% Acrylic
50g ball, 45m /49yds
The lightest Super Chunky...Ever - knits on 10mm needles
10cm = 12 rows, 9 sts

Any good? - these were on the first page of Google when I looked for "super chunky" Wink

Liz
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melody yarns · Site Admin Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 8688 Location: UK

Has Franney subbed for Eskimo recently?? I think she used an RYC yarn that's been discontinued as well if I remember rightly. Cool

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pictish · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

I think she's using the RYC Soft Tweed isn't she for the cabley jumper?? RKM used to have it very cheap and Cucumberpatch too.
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melody yarns · Site Admin Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 8688 Location: UK

Soft Tweed that's the one!!
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modelwidow · Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 1036 Location: Kent

Thank you everyone, some great ideas (and prices there) off to investigate further.

Harrysmum, I tried Ravelry, but didn't think of good old google Embarassed

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franney · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:37 am Post subject: