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Re: Tunisian Cable hat

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Stitchboard Admin message #16
Re: Tunisian Cable hat
January 10, 2015 at 7:22:37 PM

Sherry,

You're welcome, hon!

If it's far lighter than sport, of course, I'd expect it to take longer...sigh.

The drawbacks of an otherwise nice yarn!

I can understand why you'd have trouble with the sport weight and Tunisian knit. Tunisian is really meant more for a hardier, sturdier yarn, not a lighter one. But who knows...you may be surprised!

Worth a try.

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BetwixtTheStitch message #17
Re: Tunisian Cable hat
January 11, 2015 at 8:08:10 AM (in response to Stitchboard Admin message #1)

Melanie,

I prefer the lighter yarns for tunisian knit, the heavier ones create a stiffer fabric that I certainly wouldn't care for in a garment.

Sure, it does take a lot longer. But I do prefer it.

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Stitchboard Admin message #18
Re: Tunisian Cable hat
January 11, 2015 at 5:11:44 PM (in response to BetwixtTheStitch message #2)

Sherry,

Oh, true, yarns starting from about worsted on up are woefully bad for Tunisian...such a disappointment.

But the lighter yarns make the fabric less coarse.

Hey, it gives good results, so of course I can see why you'd prefer it!

I mostly like the lighter yarns for doll clothing for the smaller dolls. Worsted and chunky weights are better suited for larger dolls.

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