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Old 06-15-2006, 08:27 AM   #1
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What is a good yarn for an afgan?
I would like to make a cabled afgan it is from The Knitting Bible and I need to decide what kind of yarn to use I have kids and a dog so it has to be machine washable but I would also like some thing soft and fairly inexpensive any ideas?
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:43 AM   #2
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I vote for Plymouth Encore!
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Old 06-15-2006, 09:25 AM   #3
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I like Caron's Simply Soft. It has a nice feel and it's inexpensive. I also like Lion Brand Woolease.

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Old 06-15-2006, 10:51 AM   #4
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Another vote for Plymouth Encore!

Its machine washable... it washes up SOOOO soft! It cables VERY well... Its a wool blend, so it'll be nice and WARM, and its not very expensive. About $5 for 200 yds.
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Old 06-15-2006, 12:10 PM   #5
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Third vote for Encore, second for Woolease!
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Old 06-15-2006, 12:52 PM   #6
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I love Encore, myself.
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Old 06-15-2006, 01:07 PM   #7
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I also say Encore and 2nd Woolease
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:01 PM   #8
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Another vote for Encore. I made a big afghan out of WoolEase. Five years later, it's feeling pretty rough and lookin' mighty pilly...
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Old 06-15-2006, 08:02 PM   #9
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Encore it is I think anyway.
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