Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

murdo · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:01 am Post subject:

I find that putting in a pillowase stops stretching....really delicate stuff I roll a leg of old pair of tights up it then shove in spnner/washer

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FatCat · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 2:17 pm Post subject:

Great thread! Very Happy

I've not used many expensive yarns, or at least not got around to finishing, wearing or washing any full-sized garments yet using them Rolling Eyes

so can't really comment, but it's really interesting to know others' experiences of them - thank you Very Happy

I'm going to put in a word for my trusty cheapos Razz

Stylecraft and Robin Arans (wool and acrylic mix that come in 400g balls) and Sirdar/Hayfield Bonus. Machine washable and no pilling at all Very Happy

However I can't say such good things about Twilleys Freedom Spirit .... Rolling Eyes

That pills very easily, and from something as simple as carrying a handbag on my shoulder with my coat on over it Shocked

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lillybee · Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 632 Location: Blackpool

I like the 400gm arans too, have used a couple of them. I am disappointed to hear about Twilleys freedom I just bought the pattern book and a pack of 10 balls of yarn. Oh well at least I know in advance Very Happy

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