Getting drape from cotton yarn (plus a free pattern!)

re: Getting drape from cotton yarn (plus a free pattern!)

helenpat — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:51:34 GMT

sstolnitz wrote

on 04-18-2012 7:01 PM

What's the halter top free pattern mentioned in the video called? I can't find it and I really want to make it. Can you post the link to it maybe? Thanks!

Me too!! In the video, Eunny said both the vest and the yellow halter top would be available as free patterns. I love the halter top and would like to try it.

Thank you.

re: Getting drape from cotton yarn (plus a free pattern!)

Mary AnnM@14 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:38:30 GMT

Where is the pattern for the box pleat striped short sleeve tee on the youtube "Shaping your Spring knits"?

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asiverson — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:39:53 GMT

I would love to know where to find the pattern for the knitted tank with the rose-y neckline. All of the garments are gorgeous, by the way, but this one really stands out to me! Love the video. TFS! Annette

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rlawdenski — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:14:45 GMT

I would also like the pattern for the crocheted top shown and the trapeze tank with the flowers along the neckline. Please post the links!

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drbac20 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:42:57 GMT

How about pattern ideas for Pakucho yarns, especially the 60/2 weight (sports weight)?

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WanaB — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:17:52 GMT

I also really like the crocheted post stitch mesh trapeze top. I'd love to get the pattern if it's available.

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Sherry Marie — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:27:03 GMT

I'm doing a cute little dress for my 3-yr-old granddaughter in an interesting, softly spun worsted-weight 100% cotton yarn called "Cotton Cloud" from Estelle. I've enjoyed knitting with it --however, I am close to assembly and the pieces roll a bit at the edges--they need blocking. But I'm anxious--how do you block cotton (especially this softer, almost but not quite fuzzy cotton) without stretching it out of shape or ruining the finish?

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merumore — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:47:15 GMT

I really enjoyed this video. Is the pattern for the crocheted post stitch mesh trapese top available?

re: Getting drape from cotton yarn (plus a free pattern!)

merumore — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:32:10 GMT

I really enjoyed this video. Is the pattern for the crocheted post stitch mesh trapese top?

re: Getting drape from cotton yarn (plus a free pattern!)

sstolnitz — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:01:48 GMT

What's the halter top free pattern mentioned in the video called? I can't find it and I really want to make it. Can you post the link to it maybe? Thanks!

re: Getting drape from cotton yarn (plus a free pattern!)

Elizabeth Liechti — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:41:25 GMT

I knit with cotton a great deal. A trick I've found to deal with knitted cotton garments that stretch is to toss them first in the washing machine and then the dryer - experiment with a sample like a hat to find out what heat setting will tighten the knitting up but not shrink the thing into unuseability! Also watch out what brand of cotton yarn you use. I personally feel most companies yarn is way too "limp" in feel for my taste and for the hard use my knitted garments are subjected too. I prefer a yarn that is pretty tightly spun. I like Lion Brand Lion Cotton,or Village Yarn Craft Cotton (these are both roughly worsted weight). For higher stitch count I use either 3/2 Perl Cotton or cotton Carpet Warp (I knit this one two strands together); both of these I get from Yarn Barn of Kansas. All of these yarns can go into the washing machine in my experiance.

Be aware that because cotton is less elastic than wool it's rougher on your hands to handle, especially if you like to work at a high tension. I find that using smaller pins than usual lets me work at a looser tension and still get the reasonably firm fabric I want, without making my hands sore.

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aellath — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:16:15 GMT

the only time i've really had trouble with cotton yarn was a sweater that was waaaay oversized -- but it was my first sweater, and only my third project total, so i think the problem was me more than the yarn. i can only utilise Malabrigo merino (for some reason, there's no lanolin in it to make me break out), so my fibre of choice is any plant fibre, and cotton is the easiest to get. i've made pullovers out of Sugar'n Cream, for heaven's sake, and they were just fine and have never stretched or sagged. (sug?) i do a gauge swatch (or two) only to make sure i'm getting the fabric i want; if what i want is not quite to gauge, then i'm willing to do some math (after Calculus, the math for adjusting stitch numbers is a breeze). i understand that not many are amenable to doing the extra work, but then, very few people are as picky about the density of the resultant fabric as i am. i've ended up knitting dk/light worsted on #0 circulars because of this.

i really think knitters and crocheters get scared away from non-wool fibres, and especially cotton, by constantly being told that it's difficult to work with -- which is a pity here is Southern California, where you'd think cottons, linens, and bamboos would do really well. i try to let folks know that these fibres are not that bad, wash and wear very well, get softer with each wash . . . for the more crafty, are very easy to re-dye in your bathtub or bucket . . . just overall underrated.

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HeleneY — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:05:34 GMT

My experience has been dreadful. I made a lovely lacey summer cardigan, but it stretched so much just with wearing, that the shape became unattractive. I am now skeptical about knitting any garment with 100% cotton.

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knitviv1 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:48:36 GMT

A question about the Clinton vest pattern and sizing. Do you choose the bust measurement as if you are going to "close" the vest? I'm in between a Medium and Large size. The vest looks stretchy so should I opt for the smaller size?

Thanks for your help!

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annellis1 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:58:19 GMT

My experience with cotton isn't a good one. The shirt I knit is heavy and the stitches are uneven. It splits and is a mess. I purchased some merchanised cotton in bright red. I did that as a beginner; now I don't know what to do with it. Perhapes this vest pattern. I love cotton and did purchase some "cotton supreme" which is the softest most beautiful cotton ever. We shall see as I haven't gotten to the project as yet