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peapodjane
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 04:52:00 AM
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Greetings!
Has anyone tried the "Lion Brand" organic cotton yarn? I love the colors and don't mind that it is a bit pricey, because I appreciate that we are still at a point where organic frequently is still more costly. Anyone?
Thank You!
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
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Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 04:57:38 AM
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| WOW!!! I have not seen this yarn yet; I am currently knitting a Lion Brand "homespun" called Nouveau into a nice big shawl! Where did you find your organic yarn? I frequently buy my yarn at Michael's or AC Moore in Norfolk with coupons, and since they don't have those types of stores here I go to small independently owned yarn shops in France. Thanks for tipping me off for something good and new to look for. Nance |
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 05:12:26 AM
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I didn't know that they had a line of organic cotton. I'll have to check it out! Thanks!
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
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peapodjane
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
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Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 12:32:49 PM
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Nancy,
I saw it on the website that Catherine so kindly listed. I have not seen it in a store yet.
Good luck!
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2007 : 3:52:52 PM
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I just got their catalog, but haven't tried it yet. I'd love to hear from someone who has!
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2007 : 12:56:44 PM
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There is another cotton on the market, FoxFibre - a cotton that is naturally colored, not dyed.
Website: http://www.foxfibre.com/
Sally Fox discovered heirloom seeds of cotton plants that grew naturally in shades of tan, grey, green, brown, pink.... She has worked very hard to ressurect these plants from extinction. The cotton thread is finer than Lion Brand, I'm sure, but would lend itself well to knitting or crocheting with smaller hooks and needles. I love it for weaving.
The colors will change somewhat as the finished product is washed; they become more rich and yet soft at the same time. Take a look!
I'm heading south for the winter. Some parts of my body already have a head start! |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
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Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 09:00:44 AM
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I just went to Knit-Out at the Mall of America yesterday and was able to feel and fondle the Lion Brand organic cotton yarn in person. My verdict: It's not that great for the money. I was *this* close to buying some from their web site the day before, and am now glad that I didn't. It's nice yarn, but $7 for a mere 50g is a lot. I know organics still cost more and generally I'm okay with that, but I've seen better value for organic fiber yarns out there than this. And...come on...let's remember here that you can get 50g of Sugar & Cream (non-organic) cotton yarn for $1.50.
Just my two cents after actually touching the yarn!
Catherine
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 10:33:52 AM
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Thanks, C! I was seriously considering this for a baby blanket...but really, I just bought a big 1lb. cone of Sugar&Cream in the natural color for $7...can't beat that!
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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