Lion Brand Fishermans' yarn

[borealowl]

Has anyone tried the Lion Brand Fisherman's yarn? I just made a hat from this in oatmeal and seems like the dye ran a little when washed. They have dye lots although they look like natural shades. I am wondering if this will happen with the three skeins of oak tweed I got for a vest. It is two plies of white with a brown one and hopefully the dye won't run. I love the yarn and the price. Also making a scarf from the brown. Does this wear well for socks?

[Mirl56]

I've only used the original/naural color so never had dye issues.

I wouildn't use it for socks, myself. It sure will make a bulky sock if that's what you want. If you do make socks, I'd add in reinforcing thread at heels/toes. I don't like using yarn for socks that doesn't have elastic, nylon or something in it to make the heels/toes stronger.

[suzeeq]

I don't think this yarn is dyed, it's supposed to be natural sheep colors.

You can use it for socks, go down to a 4 or 5 needle, and use the nylon thread in the heels and toes. But they will be a bit thicker than socks from sock yarn.

[lissaplus2]

I wouldnt use it for socks at all....even if you hand wash them.

This is a felting yarn, It will felt when you walk on them. been there done that. My husband wanted 100% wool socks for winter, made them from this. Its just a big felted pair of socks now.

Ive never used any of this with a dye either. sorry cant be much help here.

[gerjer]

I used Fishermans wool for a tote bag and felted it. It did not run and felted nicely. Good luck!Has anyone tried the Lion Brand Fisherman's yarn? I just made a hat from this in oatmeal and seems like the dye ran a little when washed. They have dye lots although they look like natural shades. I am wondering if this will happen with the three skeins of oak tweed I got for a vest. It is two plies of white with a brown one and hopefully the dye won't run. I love the yarn and the price. Also making a scarf from the brown. Does this wear well for socks?

[Mike]

I wouldnt use it for socks at all....even if you hand wash them.

This is a felting yarn, It will felt when you walk on them. been there done that. My husband wanted 100% wool socks for winter, made them from this. Its just a big felted pair of socks now.

Ive never used any of this with a dye either. sorry cant be much help here.
I intentionally felted a pair of Lion Wool socks and love them. Very warm.

[ArtLady1981]

I read a lot of good reviews about this yarn over at Ravelry in our Clasica Coat KAL!
Here is a great Clasica Coat (http://images4.ravelry.com/uploads/knittingquilter/24860853/P3070001_medium.jpg), knit in brown Fisherman's Yarn by Lion. And here's another adorable Clasica Coat (http://images4.ravelry.com/uploads/tleen/21365122/IMG_0721_medium.jpg) in a neutral! And another one! (http://images4.ravelry.com/uploads/Queenie82/26319799/250_park_003_medium.jpg) Her sleeve! (http://images4.ravelry.com/uploads/Queenie82/26319896/250_park_010_medium.jpg)

Another very popular yarn used for the Clasica Coat is the Cascade Ecological Wool! (http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-cascade/webs-knitting-yarns-cascade-ecological-wool/)Very easy on the budget, too! There are dozens of Clasica's that are knit up with it! It has 478 yards per skein, and only $15 per skein at WEBS. And of course, it's discountable. You could knit a coat for under $50.

[Lighting57]

I have bought two skeins of the natural brown and need to get more. I want to make a cardigan from it.

I wish it were also offered in a black or gray natural wool.

At Hobby Lobby it sales for about $8.50 and just under $9.00 at the Hancock's fabric store in my area. I always use their 40% off coupon. From what I have read on Ravelry this is a good yarn, especially for the price.

[AngelaR]

I'm using it to make some thick socks for my husband and father in law for Christmas. So far I'm loving it.

[suzeeq]

I think it does come in a gray, check around.

[borealowl]

Thanks for all the info. I love the Classica coat although it is probably not something I would wear - I wear pretty casual clothes. But I think it would be beautiful for you Art Lady from what I have seen of your other projects. If the yarn is supposed to be natural shades I wonder why they have dye lots. Possibly the skein I washed was dusty from the store, who knows. Anyway the scarf looks really nice so far (half finished) and I am going to make a vest with the tweed one and use caribou antler buttons. Price at JoAnns' here is $9 for the 8 oz. skein and the 40% off coupon is nice.
Thanks again for the advice!:knitting: