3-ply or 2-ply?

[cozystitches]

Hi All,

I am looking for something to replace the Paton's Classic Wool, merino that i"ve been using. I'd need something that was in the same price/weight range. I can get it for $6 at the store...any suggestions?
What about the 3 ply stuff at fabricconnection? Would that be too thick? Please LMK!

Thanks!
tammy

[CraftyMommaOf2]

For soakers? You can get fisherman's at Joann's for $9 a skein and the skein is like 2xs bigger. It's not as soft as merino. I hope that helps some :oops:

[cozystitches]

:oops: I should have been more specific! :) I use Fisherman's too, but was looking for something that could be softer...I was using the Paton's merino, but have heard not so pleasing htings about it. :hmph:
I am doing soakers. So...in terms of thickness...the Fabric connection's 3 ply is that a worsted? Is it thicker/thinner than Fisherman's and how soft is it?

Thanks!
:) tammy

[pageta]

If you want to try the wool at fabriconnection, you'll probably want to use the 2-ply. Her 3-ply is pretty thick.

[cozystitches]

:mwah: Thanks, Tana!! :)

Hrm...I don't think her 2-ply is in stock... :hmph:

[pamelamama]

I use her three ply for soakers. Nice fast project :) Great for nice fast pants too :) oxox

[leah]

Pamela, what size needles do you recommend for 3-ply?

[pamelamama]

Nines. When I use 10.5 it stretches out too easily . I get about 4.5 stitches per inch or thereabouts. :pink

[pamelamama]

bikini set on this page was fabcon 3ply (99% postive)

http://www.woolywonder.com/gallery/gallery2.htm

I have more, but no pix apparently. :irked

[cozystitches]

Hrm...maybe I should look into it. The guage I"m working w/is 8sts per 2" or 4/1"...hmmm...it's a though.. Any ideas as to when her 2-ply will be in?

Hugs,
tammy

[FabriConnection]

The mill is testing their new spinning equipment, should be about 4-5 weeks :( I will have Bartlett 2 ply and Bartlett 3 ply again in the coming week or so. I"m also going to call my mill and see if they have any 2 ply stashed anywhere, even if it's on freaking cones and I have to wind it into skeins :lol:

[pb_and_j]

Oh Jessica, say it isn't so! :faint

[FabriConnection]

I wish I could :(
My last order was only 20lbs (all of which sold in a matter of a week, 75 of those 80 skeins I had to dye!! )and they really had to dig to find it b/c their inventory said they were OUT :lol: They must love me :pink

[cozystitches]

any word on if they had any 2ply stashed anywere? :violin

[FabriConnection]

None :( She said they ave 6 lbs but it's not even seconds quality, very thick/thin spun and funky. They expect to begin the 2 ply natural on the 15th and I have 40lbs back ordered, and will probably add more to that :lol: But my Bartlett order did arrive today :D

[cozystitches]

Ok..here's a stupid question....Ithough we were talking about the BArtlett? lol...since (obviously) we aren't...what is the difference between your Bartlett and your 2-ply? Basically I'm looking for an alternative to Fisherman or Paton's Merino (guage is important to me 8sts per 2 in)...
Please help this confused "hooker"....lol

[FabriConnection]

My 2 ply is a merino yarn and is super soft, the Bartlett is a little rougher. The guage is close to the same, I'd say 4-5 sts per inch so pretty close to the guage you need :D

Jessica

[FabriConnection]

HA!! They found more and they're going to start milling next week, a week ahead of schedule. They're shipping me what they have left of the 2 ply(like 5lbs or so) some 2 ply Merino/Mohair blend that should be lovely, and the "seconds" yarn. She said it's usable, just not consistent enough for them to sell as first quality, much more like a handspun yarn, too bad I didn't get a discount on it b/c I"m already a wholesale customer :lol: