Fiber Fool
The feats and foibles of a fiber fanatic.

No Kool Wool for Sigma…

4/4/2004

I actually like Kool Wool (okay, shoot me for liking a cheap yarn), but it’s just too thick of a fabric for a tank like Sigma. It would make a nice tank that could double as a vest though. So, the 9 skeins I didn’t swatch from will be going back. I was thinking of Cotton-ease, but they don’t really have a purple or green so I haven’t a clue what colors to pick. Now, if it were from SIL3 I’d grab the orange and yellow and run!

So, a couple questions - is mercerized cotton a little easier on your hands than say cottontots or peaches and cream? A nice acrylic, like the Micro-spun would not make a nice tank despite it’s light weight and super smooth/softness, right??

I’m actually really wanting to use a cotton tape, but that is way too much over budget. Especially with a retirement party for FIL on July 4th to host and my trip back to MN in June for my dad’s 50th b-day. Bummer!