Unstretchable Yarn

[sprtsbear]

I have made 2 of A.J.'s Wrist bags.. One in cotton and one in acrylic. Both stretch quite a lot. Is there some kind of yarn that doesn't stretch as much?

[threeolivemartini]

you could make it out of wool and full it.. that would take some stretch out of it for you

[crochet smartcat]

It has been suggested that using thread along with the yarn may help to decrease the stretchability of bags. I haven't tried it yet, but have it on my list of projects to do.

[Catana]

Some yarns are stretchier than others, but the main stretching is the stitches. It's the nature of crochet. That's why bags keep their shape better if they're lined--any pulling is done against the fabric lining instead of the stitches.

[diamond]

Crocheting with one strand of yarn & 1 strand of thread will stop the stretchiness. I've done it on several bags and it works. You could use a contrasting thread which will add a whole new look to your final product or use a thread that matches your yarn and you'll never notice it.

[wrenlover]

I used the lionbrand "suede" and it works great. It has held its shape and has not stretched like most yarns do. I am very pleased with it and it feels great too!

 

Lisa

[sprtsbear]

Thanks to all of you. I will try the thread technique on my next purse.

[centerpt1]

Nylon cord would work, too......a lot of older bag pattrs call for it.

[Knittykim]

I used rayon cord and lion brand cotton. The rayon, of course, has not stretch whatsoever. Think crochet with wire!! I guess I crochet tight enough as the cotton is very tight and hasn't YET stretched.