Ugly yarn help

[funkyreporter]

Okay. Always one to want to try something new ~ and thinking I might being doing something moderately helpful (that I would benefit from) ~ I bought quite a bit of yarn (about $50 worth) from a not-to-be-named source on eBay. It is advertized as 'bleached recycled raw silk yarn' something-or-another. I have owned garments made of raw silk and thought I knew what raw silk was.

 

Well, well. This stuff is apparently made from what they sweep up off the floor when making other garments in Nepal (they said something to that effect) and the ladies spin it into yarn. So far, so good. So it arrives and I must say this is quite the ugliest yarn I have ever seen. I was going to tea dye it, but it is already the color of uck. It is coarse and gritty, thick and thin, really spun tight so you have to find a way to dangle it literally about every two feet or it starts winding up on itself. I did a swatch about 25 chains long (had to use an N hook, even though parts of it 'skinny-down' to thread size) and then turned it and did a double crochet, chain one, skip a stitch, double crochet thing. It looks suspiciously like a fishnet... and not in a good way. Like a ropey, been dragging behind the boat, got barnacles on it fishnet.

 

I have quite a bit of this stuff - I think over 1,000 yards, maybe 2,000 - two bags. Any suggestions on what to do with this stuff? It comes with a disclaimer that due to the 'delicate nature of the yarn' (yeah, right) it should not be made into a garment that is to be 'worn roughly'. So an actual fishnet is apparently out of the question.

 

I will await the pattern suggestions to come flooding in...

 

 

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As requested, the traveling Yugly itinerary as of page 64, compiled by mommy Shelle!:

Okay, here's the list of Aunties. Please let me know if I've left anyone out. Or if you want to be added to the list.

1. pplcrochets *

2. xmaystarx *

3. melissacrochets *

4. andip470 *

5. tlisley *current home*

6. Kathome

7. sakurasaku

8. Ladycrochets

9. squish52

10. LadyKindred

11. lisaizme

12. uh-oh I forgot to write down the 'ville name, but it's Anna N. (PM me)

13. anu_paradox

14. hischildsindi

[funkyreporter]

OH, I see BIG attitude going in that picture! Personally I think he's spoiled! Turkey, the Bahamas... just toss him something from the wet bar and tell him to chill out! What a BABY - sulking in the corner of the couch! Really now!

 

You've got to establish whose in charge right away... and other than that, DON'T LEAVE HIM ALONE WITH THE TV REMOTE!!!!!

[pplcrochets]

It's also called loukoum or lokum if you know it by that name. It's starch and sugar that's flavored with rose water or something else like that, and then dusted with sugar to keep it from sticking to other stuff. I'm not all that fond of it, but my best friend's family ate the stuff like it was essential to survival.

Yep, Ah Leah nailed it in one! I can eat maybe one cube at a time, myself. However, seeing as how it's a traditional candy from Turkiye, you pretty much have to buy a box to prove you've been there!

 

One wonders how the harem beauties with access to this stuff kept their svelte shapes; can you say "from lips straight to hips"?

[Lavelle26]

Well, I thought that the Turkish Delight was for Fug. But I see I was wrong. No wonder he turned up his nose at me when I offered him some. Good thing I had a spare crochet hook I wasn't using...he enjoyed that immensly. (I think I even caught him smiling)

An update on his attitude...he has come out from the corner of the couch (I think the crochet hook helped with that) and is now sitting on the bed next to hubby watching television. (who knew that he liked tv???) No remote though...hubby has a firm grasp of that one.

So, now I am off to think of ways to make Fugs day tomorrow a special one he will remember forever. (gotta make up for the whole "stuck in a traveling box" episode)

[pplcrochets]

Oh, just tell him to get over it! He spent an overnight in my mailbox, too. Sulked then, too, as I recall.....But some rusty bolts brought him around. So, yeah, I guess I didn't follow my own advice

 

Actually, the FugMan has quite a sense of humor. He often sees the funny side of things I see quite differently. I'm remembering some choice comments about my driving......

 

thinking over his visit here, I'm lucky he's in your hands now; my son just started instrumental music, and his (rented; I shudder to think how much it'd cost to buy the thing) trumpet would have been in real danger Does the music store insurance cover loss due to visiting Fugly yarn baskets?

[melissacrochets]

Where is the little guy? I've been watching and waiting. It's getting too cold for a visit to the beach. Well, it's supposed to warm up some this week but will he be here????? Watching and waiting.....

[pplcrochets]

how about using his middle name? booger right?

along that line, how 'bout using his initials? BBFman, BBFmeister, BBFster, etc. (his middle name is "Beige")

 

my dh uses that first word to cuss, and I understand that it is a very strong word in Britain (although not so bad in the US)?

 

I, too, am glad our thread didn't get shut down, and am somewhat chagrined. I thought I had a better grip on using courteous language, and I did know better. I remember in college a bf who used to say about people he considered "beauty-challenged" that they were so {fill in our favorite ugly yarn basket's last name here} that they could open a branch face. (I'm dating myself, but this was before the "......-challenged" phrase came into vogue.) And he didn't mean five times as ugly, either.

 

I agree with sakurasaku that clearly, our little friend must have decided that we'd bandied his name about in a public forum one time too many, and decided To Take Steps. Paulette, did you have any inkling that he was going to take up a career in espionage? Or <shudder>, has he somehow fallen in with.... Evil Doers? I'd like to think that he is leaning towards the gumshoe route, and not the underworld, but he's a basket of strong will and determination (and yarn), so I guess only time will tell.

[tlisley]

how about we change his name to BUG? It could be short for "beige and ugly"...lol

[Amy]

Hey at 69 pages worth of posts, y'all must be having an awful lot of fun in this thread! I certainly didn't want to shut all that down on you! Especially since you had no idea we (admins) would start thinking there was a problem with a certain word.

 

So keep having fun all you want! Just don't use the you-know-what word! LOL

[Calesmommy]

I love Peanut Butter and Jelly they ROCK

HUGS :hug

[Ilene]

I think Bug is a wonderful name, it's my brother's nickname!

[funkyreporter]

I think Bug is a wonderful name, it's my brother's nickname!

 

I think Bug or Bugly would be cute! I used to call my sweet daughter - and fellow villager Ah Leah - "my little bug" when she was a baby!

 

Hey at 69 pages worth of posts, y'all must be having an awful lot of fun in this thread! I certainly didn't want to shut all that down on you! Especially since you had no idea we (admins) would start thinking there was a problem with a certain word.

 

So keep having fun all you want! Just don't use the you-know-what word! LOL

Amy, thank you for being so kind about this and not shutting us down... I had no idea when I started this post that, 1) I was using a curse worde, or 2) that it would be so popular. It's caused a lot of laughs and enjoyment and it started a really strong friendship between Shelle and me... so I do apologize to the admins, the mods, and any Villagers that took the word at it's, I guess, more common meaning.

 

And Villagers, let's keep having fun and not give the admins or mods a hard time - the work they do is enormous and time consuming and allows us to have this wonderful place to go to and be able to share our projects, our thoughts, and get or give support as needed. I never thought an internet site could mean so much to me, but Crochetville has become part of my LIFE!!!!

 

 

Hey - did you hear about Pennsylvania?? Get this - - the schools are trying to BAN the practice of serving CUPCAKES at classroom birthday parties!!! Worried about poor eating habits and obesity. Now really.

 

 

I didn't hear about the cupcake ban, but I HAVE to tell you what the 'brilliant' person-in-charge did at our courthouse (have no idea what her title is)... we have a monthly "birthday acknowledgement" for everyone's birthday that falls that month and she decided that the cake and ice cream wasn't healthy so replaced it with...... CHILI DOGS AND CHIPS AND COOKIES!!!!!!! go figure:think

 

And with that, my Dear Villagers, I'm off to take a shower... I hope y'all don't mind if I leave the asterisks in my siggie... means a lot to me, that little guy!

[kathome]

Amen to that Paulette. :clap

 

And thanks to the great admins.

 

Bugly is really really good. Nice "ring" to it. Sounds a wee bit funky. I can just see the old Bugster now............rolling down the street, snickering, gettin' dirty, kickin' up trouble, munching on a found screw or nail along the way. Hey - - what about Funky? After all, it is part of his co-Mom's alias. He could be the Funman. Nah - forget it. Not enough evil there.

[pplcrochets]

Nicely said, Paulette! (and thanks again, Amy! :hugs for all you and your fellow admins do for us!)

 

Name That Yarn Basket! Hey, what great entries in this neat new contest - it's hard to choose between Bugly and Funky - they're both right on target!

[tlisley]

I think "the Funkmeister" has a very appropriate tone to it... However, if someone accidentally drops just one letter (and you know which one I mean...) we could be right back in the dog house with admin!!

[Lavelle26]

Well, I have been busy the past two weeks and I come back to find out that poor Bugly's name has been changed. Is this even his name??? I don't know...he's not talking!!!

 

He did announce last night that he is ready to move on though. Who's next on the list for a visit from the "no name" ugly yarn basket?

 

We had a great time together with him, although we didn't do near as much as we thought we would. He was a very big help painting the house and unpacking boxes. You can read more about it on my blog. It seems that he has taken a liking to aluminum foil. Word of warning to anyone who wishes a visit from him...Don't Leave Him Alone with Aluminum Foil!!!!

[bama_belle]

I have only read about 15 pages of this post, including skipping through the middle and end, but it has been absolutely hilarious and I'll eventually have to go back and read it all. Thanks for the laughs!

 

BTW.. if he hasn't been to Alabama yet, I've got a kitten who says she'd love to play host for a few days!

[funkyreporter]

I have only read about 15 pages of this post, including skipping through the middle and end, but it has been absolutely hilarious and I'll eventually have to go back and read it all. Thanks for the laughs!

 

BTW.. if he hasn't been to Alabama yet, I've got a kitten who says she'd love to play host for a few days!

 

 

Have you NOT gotten to the part about my cat's disappearance???? No Name would LOVE to come see you, but promise you'll protect the kitty.... also the aluminium foil and the remote controls...

[iSiSfae]

get some cranberries and boil them to make a beautiful red dye and boil the yarn in that to dye it (i've been meaning to try it, some friends have and the results are beautiful)

 

as for what to make... just double it over and use two strands instead of one and maybe single or half-double crochet to make it worth using.

 

as for a pattern... hmmm a lapghan maybe?

[sakurasaku]

some instruments are fairly tarnished. Don't think he can get to the piano strings. But one never knows...

 

Imagine how it might come out the other end!

 

Sorry, does that not meet the forum guidelines....???

[melissacrochets]

Whew! Good idea on the instruments. I don't think Yugly'll be too disappointed, though; just tell him that your instruments are waaaay too shiny and pretty to make good snacks. You know he just loves rusty metals!

some instruments are fairly tarnished. Don't think he can get to the piano strings. But one never knows...

 

I can hardly wait to hear the outcome of Petey's and Prissy's encounter with the Yugman. He's getting quite an education in catkind....

I know Prissy will give him a run for his money. He may come out traumatized after this trip. I'll make sure I make pictures of their adventures.

 

Do Yuglies like fish? gasp! the hooks! How could I have forgotten? And they're not the crochet kind, either. Do you think he'll notice?

We will soon find out!

[pplcrochets]

Whew! Good idea on the instruments. I don't think Yugly'll be too disappointed, though; just tell him that your instruments are waaaay too shiny and pretty to make good snacks. You know he just loves rusty metals!

 

I can hardly wait to hear the outcome of Petey's and Prissy's encounter with the Yugman. He's getting quite an education in catkind....

 

Do Yuglies like fish? gasp! the hooks! How could I have forgotten? And they're not the crochet kind, either. Do you think he'll notice?

 

edited: Oh, I do like the Yugly moniker; I think Laverne is right - "Bugly" is a tad juvenile for as sophisticated a world traveler as he is becoming....

[melissacrochets]

So, Yugly will be off to his new host in a matter of a couple of days. He is excited...life is too slow around this house for him.

 

I will be telling Petey and Prissy (the cats) this afternoon that Yugly's coming. They'll be so excited!! They've never met a challenge they didn't like.

 

I will have to hide my instruments, though. I surely don't want the yugmeister to be feasting on all the metal they contain. The next host will have an especially loud visit from the little guy.

 

I think I'll take him fishin'.......

[Lavelle26]

First, I will pm'ing Shelle for the next address on Yugly's world tour. He is ready to go. It seems that my Dh and him do not get along. Yugly tends to make a bit much noise next to Dh's ear at night. (can't leave him in any other room though...he messes up the cables to the television or chases the cat around and she is NOT happy about that)

Second, I thought I would let everyone know that I have spoken with Yugly about this new name...and... he says its perfect. He wanted me to mention to Shelle that while Bugly is a great name...its just a tad too babyish for him. He is growing up, you know. He even smiled when I said the new name, Yugly.

So, Yugly will be off to his new host in a matter of a couple of days. He is excited...life is too slow around this house for him. He did enjoy the moving in bit...but after that he got bored. (hence the aluminum balls on the kitchen floor, I am guessing.)

[funkyreporter]

Okay "no name" ugly lovers... how about *drum roll please* Yugly the Ugly Yarn Basket?

 

What do you think? Yuch + Ugly = Yugly!!!!! It came to me in a dream:devil !

 

And where is the little trouble-maker anyway?

[Shelleden]

Hi Y'all! I've been absent from this thread and had some catching up to do! I vote for Bug - aka Bugly, Bugmeister, Bugster, maybe even Bugaboo (my GS's nickname). I totally agree with Paulette, and I also apologize if anyone was in any way offended. It wasn't our intention at all. This thread has been so much fun, has brought so much laughter and enjoyment to many, and has blessed me with a wonderful friendship with our beloved Paulette! For that I am very grateful. I am extremely thankful to the admins for not closing it! That would be devastating!! Who knew this would become the Saga it is today!?

If my list is correct, melissacrochets is next, right? Someone please set me straight if I'm wrong. Lavelle26, if you'll PM me, I'll get you the address of the next victim....er, host. And if there are any other would-be Aunties who want to be added to the list, PM me and I'll get you written in. I sure hope the aluminum foil got digested okay and everything came out alright. hee hee hee

 

uh, I will change my avatar right away........ :O