tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956743929265795081.post2344884307349425385..comments2014-06-27T20:26:24.250-04:00Comments on Crafting a Life: Yarn Along.....Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12422954437237474822noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956743929265795081.post-28055794180312614692014-01-22T14:11:48.268-05:002014-01-22T14:11:48.268-05:00Hi Diana. I had to come over and "check you o...Hi Diana. I had to come over and "check you out" after your comment on my blog. We have a lot in common, I think, and I'm adding you to my reader list. :-)<br /><br />I, too, have had nasty experiences with yarn pilling. Mine were mostly with knit picks yarn, and I thought maybe it was because it was truly cheap yarn in a pretty package. But, you bought some expensive yarn there! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956743929265795081.post-1279526412029503892014-01-16T11:54:59.590-05:002014-01-16T11:54:59.590-05:00I’m sorry you both had crummy experiences as well....I’m sorry you both had crummy experiences as well....that is so frustrating!!! Madelinetosh is another one that I have thought about getting, but it is sort of pricey, but I’ve seen it in person, it is lovely stuff. It does seem ironic that some really cheap acrylic that is soft and has a nice drape would be my next choice over something a lot more expensive. Brooklyn Tweed has some amazing Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12422954437237474822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956743929265795081.post-73528105375483522892014-01-16T10:44:38.669-05:002014-01-16T10:44:38.669-05:00I felt the same way when using Cascade 220 for a p...I felt the same way when using Cascade 220 for a project. Since it was a baby sweater for a new mom, I decided to wash it before giving it to her. I followed the directions on the label and what occurred was a pilled, worn looking sweater. I was so disappointed.Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17246570111457158878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956743929265795081.post-21179626661355543602014-01-16T01:03:50.099-05:002014-01-16T01:03:50.099-05:00Thank you for honest yarn review! I have had two b...Thank you for honest yarn review! I have had two bad experiences recently with yarns that everyone raves about and I am ever so grateful that you prevented another, since I was considering trying out Chikadee. I used Malabrigo Rios and it pilled terribly while I was knitting already and of course there are cables so I can't easily shave it; the second was Madelinetosh Merino dk, both are so crazyestonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514017929526765795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956743929265795081.post-58473201894644669622014-01-15T13:49:13.291-05:002014-01-15T13:49:13.291-05:00Thanks, Karen!! I don’t want to totally dismiss th...Thanks, Karen!! I don’t want to totally dismiss them as a yarn company, because I know they do great work....but I’m disappointed. I know Lily will be fine with it, and I’ll know better next time making her a sweater to pick something out that is a bit heartier. I made her the “In Three’s” cardigan a few years ago with some inexpensive acrylic from Joann’s, maybe Vanna’s Choice or something? It’sDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12422954437237474822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1956743929265795081.post-17590073466977098692014-01-15T13:06:47.724-05:002014-01-15T13:06:47.724-05:00bummer about the yarn, I read your rav page and I ...bummer about the yarn, I read your rav page and I love that yarn company-I haven't knit with that thickness. I have lots of yarns that are beautiful and soft for accessories but for sweaters you need a workhorse yarn. it's a pretty color though! and maybe when you wash it it will smooth out? fingers crossed.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.com