August 28th, 2009
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Knit or crochet the ultimate feel-good project. Cool and comfy, this eco-friendly yarn, spun from soft, pre-consumer recycled cotton is perfect for everything from summer sweaters and airy blankets to practical pieces like market bags and washcloths. Made from cotton clippings obtained during the manufacture of T-shirts, Lion Brand Recycled Cotton yarn reduces waste and conserves resources. Cotton clippings are sorted by color (minimizing the amount of dyeing needed for the final yarn,) blended with acrylic (for enhanced performance) and then spun into beautifully blended heathers and tweeds.
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COATS-Red Heart Super Saver Yarn. America\’s best selling yarn. Great wash performance and no dyelot solids make this large skein ideal for afghans; accessories and more. Features: weight category:4; 100% acrylic. Solids: 7oz/198g (364yd/333m); Prints/Multi-colors: 5oz/141g (244yd/223m). Gauge: knit: 17 stitches x 23 rows = 4in (10cm) on size 8 (5mm) needles; crochet: 12 sc x 15 rows = 4in (10cm) on size I (5.5) hook. Care: machine wash (max.temp. 104F/40C); tumble dry; do not iron. Made in USA.
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Cozy up with an American-made bulky fiber that makes quick work of large projects like beautiful afghans, baby blankets, throws, and shawls. Consider smaller projects for hats, scarves, or fingerless gloves because of its oh-so-soft feel. The yarn consists of 100-percent organic cotton, grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or other agrochemicals. Not only does it offer a consistency that handles well, but it also provides peace of mind for the finished piece and for the planet. Even more, the dyes used to create the color meet the Global Organic Textile Standards established by the Institute of Marketecology. As needed, hand wash completed projects in warm or cool water, then dry flat, not in a machine. The knitting gauge: 16 stitches by 21 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) on size 9 (5-1/2 mm) needles; the crochet gauge: 10 single crochets by 12 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) on a size J-10 (6 mm) hook. Available in a variety of shades, the skein of yarn supplies 103 yards (3 ounces/85 grams) and measures approximately 3 by 3 by 7-1/2 inches.
Go ahead and stitch Green or any of the other luscious shades in which Nature¿s Choice Organic Cotton is available. The dyes used to create the wonderful color pallet meet the Global Organic Textile Standards established by the Institute of Marketecology. Grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides or other agrochemicals, the cotton used for Nature¿s Choice creates a soft, versatile yarn that stitches up beautifully and is easy to work with. Cool, comfortable, and chemical free, Nature¿s Choice Organic Cotton is the ideal yarn for baby blankets and children¿s projects and stitches up into gorgeous designs for adults, too.
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220 yarn from Cascade is high quality 100% Peruvian wool yarn. Great for knitting and felting. Comes in huge selection of colors. Color #9465B.
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100% cotton. 2-1/2 ounces (71 grams) 120 yards. 4”=20 stitches on size 7 needles. Suggested crochet hook: H8. Dyelotted. Machine wash and dry.
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Cozy up with an American-made bulky fiber that makes quick work of large projects like beautiful afghans, baby blankets, throws, and shawls. Consider smaller projects for hats, scarves, or fingerless gloves because of its oh-so-soft feel. The yarn consists of 100-percent organic cotton, grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or other agrochemicals. Not only does it offer a consistency that handles well, but it also provides peace of mind for the finished piece and for the planet. Even more, the dyes used to create the color meet the Global Organic Textile Standards established by the Institute of Marketecology. As needed, hand wash completed projects in warm or cool water, then dry flat, not in a machine. The knitting gauge: 16 stitches by 21 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) on size 9 (5-1/2 mm) needles; the crochet gauge: 10 single crochets by 12 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) on a size J-10 (6 mm) hook. Available in a variety of shades, the skein of yarn supplies 103 yards (3 ounces/85 grams) and measures approximately 3 by 3 by 7-1/2 inches.
Go ahead and stitch Green or any of the other luscious shades in which Nature¿s Choice Organic Cotton is available. The dyes used to create the wonderful color pallet meet the Global Organic Textile Standards established by the Institute of Marketecology. Grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides or other agrochemicals, the cotton used for Nature¿s Choice creates a soft, versatile yarn that stitches up beautifully and is easy to work with. Cool, comfortable, and chemical free, Nature¿s Choice Organic Cotton is the ideal yarn for baby blankets and children¿s projects and stitches up into gorgeous designs for adults, too.
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Vanna White, America¿s favorite crocheter, has been Lion Brand¿s spokesperson since 1994. Vanna¿s Choice, a silky-soft, premium quality basic, is the easy-care yarn she loves enough to call her own. With its luxurious hand and stunning stitch quality, Vanna¿s Choice has the versatility to help you create the designs of your dreams. Make a simple sweater, shape a stylish shawl, or fashion a stunning afghan. With Vanna¿s Choice, mixing and matching colors has never been easier or more exciting. All of the sophisticated shades are expertly designed to work together so you can spend less time second guessing your color choices and more time getting great results.
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Made in America in a New Hampshire mill that has run on hydro-generated power since 1915, Lion Brand Homespun has long been a favorite of knitters and crocheters. Lovely, lofty, and quick to knit or crochet, Homespun is available in dozens of beautifully blended colorways, from heathery tweeds to painterly palettes and makes even the simplest of projects look absolutely stunning. The variegated painterly colors are blended by combining several tones to create magnificent shades and consist of color variations that cause them to subtly stripe. The coordinating heathered solids and tweeds provide a beautiful counterpoint to the impressionistic effect of the multi-toned colors. Homespun’s silky feel has made it the yarn of choice for Prayer Shawl groups across the country and knitters and crocheters around the globe love its one-of-a-kind look. Homespun’s bulky weight results in a fast finish for sweaters and afghans and its wash-and-wear care makes it ideal for almost any project.
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Vanna White, America’s favorite crocheter, has been Lion Brand’s spokesperson since 1994. Vanna’s Choice, a silky-soft, premium quality basic, is the easy-care yarn she loves enough to call her own. With its luxurious hand and stunning stitch quality, Vanna’s Choice has the versatility to help you create the designs of your dreams. Make a simple sweater, shape a stylish shawl, or fashion a stunning afghan. With Vanna’s Choice, mixing and matching colors has never been easier or more exciting. All of the sophisticated shades are expertly designed to work together so you can spend less time second guessing your color choices and more time getting great results.
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