hey yarn snobs?

[Naked Camper]

So what is the difference between the $6 skein of Patons 100% wool at Joanns vs. the $10 skein of 100% wool at the LYS?

[Grover]

Im a yarn snob ;)
Whats LYS?
Lion brand is fine,but some of the 100% wools I have bought have not shrunk - so either have been superwashed or have something mixed in.So the first problem is sometimes it doesnt felt - when you want it too.
Sometimes I have had problems with softness- again Lion brand is fine.
But mostly Im a sucker for handpainted yarn- because they have been handpainted - are unique and fun to knit with.Here is where I love to wool shop[ when Kristin store is empty;)]
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Elvincraft-HomegrownYarns__W0QQ_armrsZ1

I know the sheep and goats have been well cared for,I like to think Im supporting a dying[in both interpretations of the word] business.

[Naked Camper]

LYS - local yarn shop :wink

I plan on hand painting it myself, but wanted to know if I was going to spend the time and $$ on dying it - should I really spring for the expensive stuff :shrug3 I will not be felting - I'll be making shorties with it.

[relizabeth]

I happen to heart Patons and I would say it's toe to toe with Cascade, Plymouth, Araucania, Lamb's Pride, and any other 100% wool yarn in a LYS. And I worked in a LYS.

For shorties it's great. Long wearing, should pickup dye well, etc.

[Grover]

LYS - local yarn shop :wink

I plan on hand painting it myself, but wanted to know if I was going to spend the time and $$ on dying it - should I really spring for the expensive stuff :shrug3 I will not be felting - I'll be making shorties with it.


ooohh you must post some pictures of this.I bought some dyes but [the one and only time I tried it] I wasnt happy with the results.I must try this again one day though.
I believe Kristin used cascade- and it was very nice to knit with.

[Eowyn]

It just feels different. The ply is a bit tighter, and it doesn't pill and felt as readily.

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So what is the difference between the $6 skein of Patons 100% wool at Joanns vs. the $10 skein of 100% wool at the LYS?

The 100% wool at my LYS, if it's not pretty colorways is in the $6-$7 range. :shrug3

[Naked Camper]

hmm, the less pilling would make it worth the trip to the LYS. My problem is that I have nobody to watch the boys while I go - so I don't go. I'm not as spoiled as you Lindsay with a kids room in the LYS. :snooty :wink But I can go to Joanns and Hobby Lobby with my kids - there's carts and therefore less ability for them to destroy. :shifty

[Eowyn]

hmm, the less pilling would make it worth the trip to the LYS. My problem is that I have nobody to watch the boys while I go - so I don't go. I'm not as spoiled as you Lindsay with a kids room in the LYS. :snooty :wink But I can go to Joanns and Hobby Lobby with my kids - there's carts and therefore less ability for them to destroy. :shifty


You'll just have to come visit my LYS, then.:shrug3

[Naked Camper]

:tu sounds fun!