Help with crocheted bear with precut yarn fur

[amberdeeva]

I've finished crocheting a large bear and now need to proceed to the last step of creating fur for my friend. The pattern calls for 29 packages of pre cut hook rug yarn. I priced it out at about a total of $30 which I could have bought a baby gift for that.

 

The question: Can I cut the yarn myself from large skeins and acheive the same thing? I'm not sure if the ends would unravel faster or not.

 

Has anyone had any experience with this.

[fran]

You can cut it yourself. It shouldn't ravel any more than the cut yarn in packages. Also, you might find that a latch hook makes it easier to attach the yarn to the bear, especially if the pieces are short.

[crochetdiva]

Yes you can cut it yourself. You can purchase a cheap plastic guide or just wrap it around something the ideal width and cut it.

[smyz64]

I made one and used microspun, which does unravel, and it is so soft and I think it looks really cute. I have had requests to make them and sell, but like you say, the cost of making it is so much, that I don't think someone would want to pay what I would have to charge for my time as well.,