I have a ? too.

[mgqueen]

I bought this pattern for crochet and it suggests Cascade 220 Wool yarn, worsted weight. Are there other name brands of wool yarn that could be substituted for it? I have never felted anything--this will be the first time for me.

 

Thanks!

 

mg

[Becky Morgan]

Lion Wool will work if you can find it. Cascade 220 should be available at Michael's and sometimes at Jo-Ann Fabrics. A lot of local yarn shops might have it, too.It's actually cheaper than Lion and seems to come in more colors. Brown Sheep, Patons and just about all the other major yarnmakers, including Knit Picks, make worsted-weight wool. Just make sure it isn't superwash; look for "hand wash only, do not twist or wring".

[mgqueen]

I am going to Jo-Anns on friday this week. I'll check there. I can't wait to get there. Thanks for your reply!

[Sockmad]

I LOVE the way Paton's felts I have never had a problem with it AND it has more on the skein for around the same price as Lion Brand. I have only ever found the Cascade at my LYS.

[mgqueen]

I looked at Jo-Ann's online and they have the Paton's Classic wool yarn. I have never felted so I don't know anything about anything.

 

Thanks, you made me feel better about what I read on the Paton's.

 

mg

[Craftonite]

I just felted my first item and I used Paton's Classic. It felted easily - one turn in the washer on heavy duty/hot, with a couple of pairs of jeans and that was it.

[smokeyp81]

I use mostly Paton's classic for my felt too. I have never had any problems with it. You should be pleased with your results.

[BreenyBeanie]

Gotta love Paton's classic...second runner up for me is Full O'Sheep by Stitch Nation. The twist on the yarn is so smooth!

[mgqueen]

OK. I saw the full of sheep on Jo-Anns website too but I didn't look at it. Friday is getting closer and I can't hardly wait till I get there to get my yarn. Thanks so much for all your replys!

 

Marigold

[Becky Morgan]

I haven't tried the Full O' Sheep yet. I have one skein each of turquoise and brown Bamboo Ewe that's supposed to felt and I'm going to try to make a fedora out of the turquoise, just because I love hats.

Patons Soy Wool Stripes felts if you can find it. It was kind of expensive at our LYS, though.

If you're just starting out with felting and want something inexpensive to play around with, look at the sale racks, either at your LYS or at the big box stores. Ollie's Bargain Outlet gets yarn in sometimes, too. Every once in a while you'll find a skein that got half unrolled or lost part of a label--that's how I got the Bamboo Ewe for 50 cents!

[Craftonite]

Full of Sheep felts??? That's fantastic - I love that stuff! So soft...

 

Also @ Becky - Ollie's is the greatest - we drive from Pittsburgh to the one in Steubenville whenever we can. DH is in Ollie's Army & can kill hours in there. I've never seen yarn in the one we go to - do they have it often?

[smokeyp81]

Bamboo Ewe felts??? That's fantastic - I love that stuff! So soft...

 

Also @ Becky - Ollie's is the greatest - we drive from Pittsburgh to the one in Steubenville whenever we can. DH is in Ollie's Army & can kill hours in there. I've never seen yarn in the one we go to - do they have it often?

 

 

I was in the Ollie's near me last week. They had the 7oz skeins of Vanna's choice for $2.99!

[Craftonite]

I was in the Ollie's near me last week. They had the 7oz skeins of Vanna's choice for $2.99!

 

Well, now I have to figure out if I can call off work and go to Steubenville tomorrow!

[mgqueen]

WOW! I'll look at Ollies. We have 1 of them right here in our local community. Joanns is 27 miles away--I only get there where I have an app. that way.

 

Thanks so much for all replys--I so appreciate it!

 

mg

[mgqueen]

Well, I went to Joanns today. They didn't have the colors that I wanted so I didn't get any. I am going to order online so I can get all the same name brand. Thanks for everybody's help!

 

mgqueen

[Craftonite]

If you have an Ollie's nearby, do you have a Pat Catan's nearby too? They carry a decent selection of Paton's Classic Wool if you do.

[mgqueen]

Hi

 

No, we don't have a Pat Catan's. I don't even know what kind of store that is--I never heard of it. Where I live at Wal-mart is the only store and we have a Lowe's, Ollies, Big Lots--that's about it.

[Craftonite]

Hi

 

No, we don't have a Pat Catan's. I don't even know what kind of store that is--I never heard of it. Where I live at Wal-mart is the only store and we have a Lowe's, Ollies, Big Lots--that's about it.

 

 

Sorry - thought Ollie's was regional, but I looked on their web site - I didn't realize they were in so many places! (BTW, Pat Catan's is a regional discount craft store in Ohio and PA.) Good luck with the wool yarn hunt!

[mgqueen]

I bought my wool yarn thru Herrschners this morning. I got Paton's Classic Wool. It was a little pricey but the shipping was free. I am going to make a Cow Purse. Thanks so much--you have been very helpful!

 

mgqueen

[mgqueen]

my yarn is on its way!