Yarn recommendations/question

Binty · Yarn recommendations/question

As you know I like knitting teddyies and I have been looking around for different types of yarns to use. I don't like/can't knit in funky fur even if I run it with another yarn.

I recently bought some Wendy Origin which is a chunky and should be knitted on 5mm.

Its lovely as it knits up like poodle fur Very Happy

BUT even with knitting it on 4mm to make a firmer fabric (which I like for stuffing) its coming up massive Shocked

So my question is ... do you know of any other textured yarn that is maybe a DK weight?

knittingnanny

Ali - the dreaded snowflake comes in a DK - if you can stand to use it, you get a really nice fabric.

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Binty

I have tried snowflake before and I didn't like knitting with it much but also it gave a too smooth finish (iyswim).

I am looking for something more curly - ish Confused

Glynis

Have you tried using a soft pure wool and then teasel-brushing it to raise a fuzzy surface?
Or this yarn doubled up?
http://www.texere.co.uk/shades.php?reference=904
or this
http://www.texere.co.uk/shades.php?reference=1038
Edited to say: I think a tweed bear would be fabulous too Smile

Anna

What about an astrakhan (sp?) or boucle yarn? They knit up poodly and loopy and might be nice. The only one I can think of off the top of my head is DB Asttrakhan but that's too pricey for bears!! There must be a cheaper version out there that somebody knows about.

KnittingLadybird

What about stylecraft sirocco?...it's cotton/linen but DK and slubby type. Not bad to knit with, comes in nice colours and you could make a 'bathtime bear' lol

here's a RAV link... Very Happy

daisydap

how about sirdar snuggly bubbly

Jo028

How about Stylecraft Loop the Loop? Kemps had loads at 59p but they're awaiting new stocks.