I’ve been noticing when certain yarns come out, all the other manufacturers bring out something similar. I’m really not clear on when who did what but some I just like better than others.
For instance, Red Heart’s Unforgettable yarn is STUNNING to look at. Strong jewel tones, a little shiny, soft. Only, I will not use it ever again because although it’s marked as a 4, it feels like a 3 and at times down to a 1, it’s practically if not flat out roving (not twisted at all!) . It’s hard to frog because it catches on itself and it’s delicate and quite literally pulls apart. I made my mom a coat making granny squares and one already came apart. Now, in the case of the coat, that was because the pattern called for a heavy stitch, against delicate yarn. So disappointing. When used in a scarf or something not attached to anything else, it should be fine. I wish people accounted for yarn and stitch differences in a project.
Lion Brand Landscapes is very similar in everyway BUT it’s definitely a 4 and doesn’t vary in it’s thickness. I like this yarn a lot.
Now I just saw Facet Stones Yarn by Loops & Threads which pretty much looks like the Lion brand Landscapes but it’s BULKY. oooooh. At 10 dollars a pop it’s a bit much but I’m going to keep my eye on that.
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September 26, 2018
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Amy
I’ve been noticing when certain yarns come out, all the other manufacturers bring out something similar. I’m really not clear on when who did what but some I just like better than others.
For instance, Red Heart’s Unforgettable yarn is STUNNING to look at. Strong jewel tones, a little shiny, soft. Only, I will not use it ever again because although it’s marked as a 4, it feels like a 3 and at times down to a 1, it’s practically if not flat out roving (not twisted at all!) . It’s hard to frog because it catches on itself and it’s delicate and quite literally pulls apart. I made my mom a coat making granny squares and one already came apart. Now, in the case of the coat, that was because the pattern called for a heavy stitch, against delicate yarn. So disappointing. When used in a scarf or something not attached to anything else, it should be fine. I wish people accounted for yarn and stitch differences in a project.
Lion Brand Landscapes is very similar in everyway BUT it’s definitely a 4 and doesn’t vary in it’s thickness. I like this yarn a lot.
Now I just saw Facet Stones Yarn by Loops & Threads which pretty much looks like the Lion brand Landscapes but it’s BULKY. oooooh. At 10 dollars a pop it’s a bit much but I’m going to keep my eye on that.