Sport Weight yarn

kristinw · 11-19-2006, 08:32 PM

I finally found yarn in the color I've been looking for. It is for a scarf for my stepmom. This is the yarn. Is this not bulky enough for a scarf though?? I've never felt it IRL so I'm not sure.

Thanks!

PS: I ran across this while looking and really want some for myself

. But it is $38/skein!! Has anyone ever touched it??

Ingrid · 11-20-2006, 01:51 AM

You can make a scarf out of sport weight yarn, but it won't be especially bulky. I made one last year and knit it in the round, so it was double thick, anyway. You can use two strands together if you want a bulkier scarf. Alpaca is warm, though.

You could also make a nice lacy pattern with it--who says scarves have to be warm?

That Royal alpaca looks delicious!

kristinw · 11-20-2006, 02:03 AM

Thanks Ingrid. That's what I thought. I think I will double strand it.

Calamintha · 11-20-2006, 03:42 AM

I personally think that sport weight yarn makes a really nice scarf with great drape. It is especially good for a lace scarf or something of that sort. Alpaca is very warm so I wouldn't worry about it not being warm enough. The only problem is that a lot of people find alpaca itchy and couldn't wear a scarf made from it.

kristinw · 11-20-2006, 04:12 AM

hmm, I didn't realize that is is itchy! darn! I know she doesn't like wool now I'm wondering if this will be a problem. Well, if I go with something else it will just be more yarn for me! I knew there was a silver lining!

Ingrid · 11-20-2006, 02:20 PM

I like the way you think!!

Julie · 11-20-2006, 05:40 PM

Alpaca? Itchy? Really? Persoanlly I'v enever felt any alpaca that's remotely scratchy.

Especially Blue Sky....it's soooooo soft.

mulene · 11-20-2006, 05:45 PM

I have some Plymouth Indecita Alpaca - it itches me like crazy when I put it round my neck. If I catch it across the back of my hand it also itches like mad. The palms of my hands are ok tho - I made a scarf for my boss out of it.