So, while visiting my friend Anna (who's a crocheter) this weekend, we went yarn shopping. And I managed to stock up on some great cheap substitute yarn for all the patterns I want to make.
I managed to solve the problems mentioned in this post.
- I bought some more light purple yarn (slightly different shade, but close enough) to make the main body of the Candy sweater in. Now I can make the sleeves longer without having to sub in dark purple randomness.
- I managed to find substitute yarn for the Lucie and Cruelty patterns in Knitty. (I don't know if I am actually going to put laceups on my ass or not when making that, though. Or maybe I'll move them to the front. It's not like I have ass to show off, really.) For dirt cheap, too.
- And I found some interesting variegated yarn to make the wrap sweater here in.
I wasn't wanting to order a ton from KnitPicks and then deal with Mail Drama again, so this saves me some trouble. Huzzah! Now I have enough yarn stored up to last me through fall and winter!
I'm going to work on the wrap sweater first, I think, and work on the rest off and on or something. This is too exciting!
sounds like a successful trip. may i ask, what yarn sub did you choose for cruelty? i'm still making up my mind if i want to use the bamboo or not... thanks! velma
Posted by: velmalikevelvet | September 28, 2006 at 04:59 PM
I think the one I got (it's at home right now so I can't check) was something like Bernat TLC Baby. I went on the following factors:
(a) really cheap/lotta yarn for the money
(b) approximate right gauge
(c) what can I FIND in this place, because I am trying to avoid ordering yarn online (any time I order a package, I get all kinds of crap from the mailmen/UPS).
(d) and of the limited selection in this store, can I find enough yarn in a good color and in the same dye lot?
Ironically, it turned out after the fact that my LYS has the bamboo yarn, but they never order enough in any color yarn to make an entire garment, so...meh. Oh well, it looks pretty, but cost a ton there anyway.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 29, 2006 at 09:20 AM
well jen, the skirt turned out beautiful! how do you feel about your yarn sub now, after the fact? glad you decided to go w/ the butt-straps; they're hot!
and i have the same prob w/ my lys - i feel your pain! meh.
Posted by: velmalikevelvet | November 14, 2006 at 09:28 PM
I like the substituted yarn. It worked well for me.
I did find it kind of funny that I bought 3 large balls of it and only ended up using 2 to make the skirt. What to do with the leftover...?
Posted by: Jennifer | November 15, 2006 at 08:21 AM