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LifeSmiles
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Kathy
DeKalb
IL
USA
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 Posted - Aug 06 2005 : 07:49:57 AM
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Hello all--hoping for some help with this one.
I was given a bunch of beautiful yarn called "Chess." I don't know if this is the manufacturer's brand or the name of the yarn. The label is black with "CHESS" picked out in primary colors. It's 50% wool/50% acrylic (and feels wooooonderful!), comes in 50g/85meter balls, is made in Norway and has the following under what looks like a company logo (a viking-style ship under full sail, with an 'S' for the sail):
Sandnes Uldvarefabrikk A/S
4300 Sandnes
Made in Norway
The care instructions are in Norwegian(?), English and German.
Any help on this would be hugely appreciated!
Thank you!
Kathy
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thehouseminder
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2005 : 06:33:08 AM
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Hi Kathy,
Your yarn was manufactured by "Sandnes Uldvarefabrikk" in Norway (http://www.sandnes.no). The "Chess" line was discontinued some time ago. There should be care symbols if you are unable to sort out the text. These are universal and you can find a key to them online or in "Vogue Knitting" or "Cast On".
Have you decided what you are going to make with it yet?
Lucinda
Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps, Perennial pleasures plants, and wholesome harvest reaps. ---Bronson Alcott
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LifeSmiles
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Kathy
DeKalb
IL
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2005 : 09:57:02 AM
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Lucinda, you're a doll.
Thanks for giving me that information. It's too bad that line was discontinued--the yarn is so soft and the perfect blend of wool and acrylic.
I haven't decided really what to do with it yet. I have about 12 balls (50g each), and the color is this really flashy fuschia/pink. I like the color, but don't want an entire sweater made of that color. Ah well. Maybe I'll search Ebay.
I really appreciate your help!
Cheers,
Kathy |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2005 : 9:08:52 PM
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Kathy,
If you would like me to translate the German for you , I'd be glad to.
Jana |
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thehouseminder
True Blue Farmgirl
361 Posts
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2005 : 06:47:37 AM
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Hi Kathy!
12 balls is a good amount. How many yards in each ball
Lucinda
Who loves a garden still his Eden keeps, Perennial pleasures plants, and wholesome harvest reaps. ---Bronson Alcott
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lurban
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Vermont
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Posted - Aug 09 2005 : 07:09:27 AM
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| If you don't want an entire sweater, how about a knit jacket with collar and cuffs in Chess? The body of the jacket could be something much more neutral. |
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LifeSmiles
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Kathy
DeKalb
IL
USA
37 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2005 : 2:47:11 PM
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Jana- Thank you for your offer, but it's only the washing instructions that are in German (as well as English and Norwegian). At least I think it's German (I took Spanish in high school!).
Lucinda- Each ball is 85 meters, and my math is shaky on the conversion to yards.
I was thinking of making a cardigan with the fuschia Chess as one stripe across the front and back, and maybe with the collar and cuffs in Chess as well. Thanks for all your positive thoughts, ladies! I really appreciate it!
Cheers,
Kathy |
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