Need some yarn suggestions

[Charm]

long story short-

a friend of mine has been Dx with cancer

and he wants me to make him a blanket that he can curl up with

after his treatments..

 

my problem is figuring what kind of yarn to use.

he cant have anythign scratchy against his skin

so i went around trying to find some yarn that will make a very plush,soft blanket in single stitch

 

i looked at all the baby yarns but they are too lite in color and most that i seen are very thin..alot of the other yarns are too expensive for me.

 

i have scraps of a yarn that would be perfect in blue b/c its soft like

the newer beanie babies (sorry only way i could think of describing it lol)

but i dont even remember where i got it..or the brand! grrr

 

maybe someone can help me come up with a type of yarn to use??

 

thanks

and im sorry if im asking for too much!

[Debi Y]

Sorry I can't help you identify the yarn you are showing......

Make your friend an afghan with Caron Simply Soft. Very nice and cozy.

Blessings to your friend.

 

Debi Y.

[CLLinda]

Hi,

 

I think it is wonderful that you want to make your friend an afghan to recover in. It's a real sign of caring.

 

I just finished an afghan in Red heart soft yarn. I used an off white or cream color with a maroon trim around it. Double strand so it is nice and warm.

 

I really don't know what colors this yarn comes in. I believe I bought it at herrschners. It is a very soft yarn with a little sheen to it.

 

Good luck in finding the perfect yarn. I would make sure it was a durable, washable yarn for his afghan.

 

[needlesandpinza]

it looks like a chenille.

Lion brand maybe???

[mizduck]

Try homespun. It's bulky so it works up quickly, very soft, and very warm. I'll keep your friend in my prayers.

[Wendy79]

I think that's Chenille Thick & Quick from Lion. It isn't cheap, but it isn't the most expensive out there either.

 

http://cache.lionbrand.com/yarns/ch-thick.html

[shortylam]

LB homespun if you have money (it's $5 per skein)

Bernat softee chunky is also nice and much more affordable. Plus it's a chunky yarn so you work up your project pretty fast. I received one lapghan from my swap partner Brandybuck made from Softee chunky and it's really warm and soft. I highly recommend it.

[DesertCrocheter]

LB Pound of Love also comes in a denim blue color, although that's not always so easy to find. I love the color myself. And it's soft and you could make a man-sized blanket with just a cpuple or three of these. Patty

[Charm]

thanks for the ideas

i'll have to do some shopping around..

i should be able to find the perfect yarn now

 

 

wendy you are right.. that is exactly what my scraps are..

i remember the label after seeing it lol

 

 

and thanks all for the well wishes for my friend