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By: Lynda M O

Lynda M O — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 10:08:00 +0000

Merino wool, specifically Koigu KPPPM, has won me over in the last couple weeks. I bought two hanks because of the gorgeous palette and when the yarn arrived and I felt it, I was bowled over and firmly in their camp. I have used four-50gm hanks so far and have two more before I run out. It may be necessary to get a job to pay for my merino habit.

I crocheted a “Cowly Scarf” from my own pattern and wear it around my neck; it has exactly the right weight to keep me comfortable but not hot nor is it the slightest bit scratchy. I have crocheted another and sold it to a close friend who felt and compared it with one I made with acrylic baby yarn and immediately understood why the merino wool was eight times as expensive !~!

Coming from a lifetime in the Tropics, it took me a long time to understand wool. I am sold on it for all seasons here in the SF Bay Area where summer occasionally swings by in October for a week or three. Wool changed the way I dress and the way i feel about the weather.

By: A Look at the Different Properties of Wool Yarns: Facts to Know In Selecting The Right Yarn for Your Project | Lion Brand Notebook | G-Ma Ellen's Crochet Corner

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:10:54 +0000

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By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:19:00 +0000

I used Fishermen’s wool for the Speckled Shrug. It’s a wonderful wool to work with, and I will definitely use it again. I’ve used Wool Ease for a cape; it’s soft, but not that warm — I wish Wool Ease contained more wool!

By: Diane Falconer

Diane Falconer — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:23:00 +0000

I love fishemen’s wool for felting! I designed and knit a large tote bag for myself with brown heather and natural. The natural I dyed with madder, goldenrod and goldenrod overdyed with madder. My daughter has been coveting this bag since I made it, so I am making her one with nature’s brown and birch heather. I’m sure she’ll love it.

By: Brandyce

Brandyce — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:08:00 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing this with us Emily. I personally love Wool-Ease too, it’s so versatile. I’ve made a few winter accessories in the LB Organic Wool (Redwood) and I love how warm it keeps my ears and hands!

By: Brandyce

Brandyce — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:08:00 +0000

Thank you CrochetBlogger!

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:48:00 +0000

I’ve used Fishermans wool to make a sweater for my son, very lovely to work with especially using my Clover bamboo needles. I’ve also used Wool Ease in all it’s incarnations for many different things. Currently I’m working on a basic raglan sleeve cardigan from a sweater wheel that I ordered on E bay. I love Wool Ease because it’s soft, works up beautifully and you can throw it in the washer (where it comes out even softer). I’ve been meaning to try LB Organic Wool for some time, I have seen it in person at the LBYS. I think I might do a one skein scarf for my son when I do decide to try it.

By: CrochetBlogger

CrochetBlogger — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:54:00 +0000

Great roundup of different wools. Very informative!