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3/12/2004 9:11:22 AM
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Any suggestions about using the unspun yarn. When using it I seem to use it just as it comes from the ball. I try to twist is a little but to no avail. I love the look and feel of the knit. Want to improve my technique so I can use it more.
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3/13/2004 6:49:00 AM
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Fran
Posts 351
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Kathryn,
I have only used part of my mountain of WB so far, and had pretty much the same problem, although the part that I used went through the dry cleaners fine and didn`t fall apart...But for my next foray, I`ve decided to run along a very fine strong wool strand (i.e., Jaggerspun 2/4 or Glace) to reinforce the WB while I`m working on it...If your stash permits, see if you don`t have something along this line as a shortcut for using the WB; otherwise, I guess we`ll have to "twist again" and again, etc.
Fran
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3/13/2004 7:03:25 AM
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Les
Posts 4243
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check out the link to article from Knitters. It can be found on the White Buffalo Unspun page on this site. They say to start by twisting a couple of meters/yards not just a couple of twists.
Les
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3/14/2004 9:39:54 PM
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Jamie
Posts 3462
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Hi Kathryn, You can use the WB as it comes off the ball. It will get a slight twist as you knit it. I is very strong with the 6 strands or with 3 strands (I explained in a previous notes how to divide it into 3 strand balls). I use it with #10 needles and 3 strands to make mittens, hats, and sweaters. I will be starting a poncho soon. It is delicate in the unspun strands but wears very well after knitting. I have been using WB and unspun Lopi for about 10 years. It makes wonderful soft and warm mittens and sweaters. ACB told us that the company is soon to have a three strand WB unspun and that will certainly please a lot of us who want a yarn to work with #9 and #10 needles (about 3 1/2sts per inch. Enjoy. More questions. Just ask. Jamie
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