Thin soft yarn , any ideas??

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I'm wanting to make a light weight sweater really light since I live in texas.What's a nice thin soft yarn to use.I just bought 1 ball of divine:cloud9 but it's bulky weight.That's the kind of softness I'd like though.

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[threeolivemartini]

microspun is thin and very soft.. i would crochet it in a lacy pattern though just to make sure it wasnt too warm on you ..

[RebeccaVelasquez]

hmmm, if you're looking for sportweight - i really like the LB baby soft.

[threeolivemartini]

o0o0o Patons grace.. very soft very nice cotton yarn would breath with you .. very nice colours

[RebeccaVelasquez]

oooooooo yes, paton's grace.... (although a bit pricey)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thanks Ladies :)h I do need some patons grace for a tank top pattern I got, made it in another yarn and it just didn't look right.Thanks for your ideas:idea :hug2

 

[loranger329]

I was looking for a yarn like this, too, to make a poncho out of...a friend of mine has an assortment of ponchos that she uses as coverups when she's nursing her daughter in public. And lv2crochet, I'm in Texas, too (Austin), so the lighter the yarn, the better!

[Tiffany]

Using a bulky or chunky yarn in a lacy, thin, and long pattern wouldn't be too warm for Texas weather. HollyM made me one similar in Patons Katrina (which is gorgeous, by the way :)h ) and I would wear it in the "winter" in Texas. ) I'm a native Texan from the Houston area that's temporarily living in Las Vegas. In May, we're moving to Austin.

[allimac]

That's such a cool idea to use ponchos as coverups for nursing. I wish they had been in style when my babies (3 and 13) were nursing!)

[threeolivemartini]

who caers if they are in style.. i got my first poncho in the early 70's and i have had one since !! LOL .. the same with shawls.. i didnt need Jessica Simpson to tell me they were nice LOL ..

[aliassak]

I can't remember the exact name of it, but I would think any kind of Alpaca yarn would be suitable. They have some at my LYS and it's just to die for! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/cloud9.gif" />

[monkeemaven]

Another vote for Katrina! I've used Katrina in a tank and absolutely love it.

 

While I've felt up quite a bit of Grace, I haven't used it... a person made a great offer and I couldn't help but trade away my Grace.

[CatsCradleCreations]

I'm kinda partial to Lustersheen and Microspun myself. I'm in the planning stages of a Lustersheen cardi for myself and still working on a Microspun dress or skirt...don't know yet

 

As for ponchos as nursing cover-ups, I've been using my light blue poncho for that very purpose! It's nice and lacy, so my daughter and I can see each other, but it covers enough so others can't see. (Plus, Sami doesn't get too hot under a lacy poncho and it stays in place!)

[diamond]

Definately Microspun....not only is it soft & thin, but it comes in all kinds of colors. Next would be Patons Grace or Brilliants (if you want a little sparkle in your item).