??? suggestions for SS yarn

[darski]

I bought some simply soft yarn in plum wine

 

 

The real colour is just a tad darker than the picture.

 

Anyhoo... this is a much finer weight of yarn than the RR that I usually use and I think the 5mm hook will have to be my implement of choice... unfortunately. After the WUA squares, I will have nine 3oz skeins to work with and I don't plan to buy any more.

 

I could use some suggestions for a project to make with this yarn as it seems outside my ken for now. I looked at the Circle Jacket thinking it would be nice for a young woman I know (2nd cousin) but I know there were challenges with that pattern... still it might be pretty and it would likely be quick to make up right???!

 

So does anyone have a suggestion for a project that I could complete before the 2nd coming knowing that I get bored quickly and lose interest if the thing goes on forever doing the exact same thing.

 

I seem to be on brain vacation again... it should not be that hard to think of something to make.

[grannyannie]

I use SS for scarves all the time. That color would be very pretty. Also, maybe a little girls sweater or hat. It's so soft and comfy...That's my 2 cents!

[Lisaizme]

Darski, did you see the two shawls I recently made with Caron SS?

 

seashell shawl

 

and

 

celtic knot shawl

 

 

Those are both from http://www.friendshipshawl.org

 

If that doesn't "turn you on", maybe a stroll through Caron's free patterns might help.

[darski]

Those are quite nice and I would have enough yarn to make either of those...they're on the short list

[Lisaizme]

Glad I was able to help a little.

[JCB]

SS makes great hats, particularly chemo caps if you want to do that.

 

Joan

[econ-nerd]

That is nice stuff for sweaters for little girls (I did up some for my nieces from the lion brand free patterns - substituted for the microspun they asked for) http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70028A.html - they were quick and easy to do.

 

Also baby blankets are really soft using that yarn I'm making one right now using a shell pattern - it will take about 4 six ounce skeins to finish.

 

The hearts shawl I made for the Valentine's Day CAL was made with SS as well.

 

SS is my latest favorite yarn

[CrochetLiving]

I vote for shawl or stole.

[kkms]

i would suggest a shawl too! i love that color! and i love ss! i am sure no matter what you do with it it will be lovely!

[Ellie 13]

I made a baby afghan (38") and 2 scarves with SS. It's so soft . The afghan went in a church charity auction. I heard it sold for $52 . I only get $30-35 for baby afghans (depending on size/pattern). Maybe I should ask for $40-45 next time . I have some in my stash, maybe I'll use that next.

Ellie 13

[stitchgirl]

Glad you asked this, I have 16 oz. of this same yarn that I got when I bought some Caron mill ends last year. I was trying to figure out what to do with it too. You know, I really like the Caron Pounder yarn, but I'm not terribly fond of SS after all. I did an afghan as a Christmas present with two colors of SS and one of Caron Pounder and it turned out nice, but I think working with the SS is a bit of a challenge. It's very limp. Oh, sorry, didn't mean to get off the topic.

[darski]

but I think working with the SS is a bit of a challenge. It's very limp. Oh, sorry, didn't mean to get off the topic.

 

That has been my experience so far in trying this for the WUA squares. I still don't have one as it never comes out the right size.

 

It is "limp". that is the word that I was searching for...

[Feederofthepack]

If you get Crochet Today, there is a really cute vest pattern in the latest issue that would look great is Simply Soft.

[HappyOldCro]

Baby blankets, hats, shawls (they come out really great and because the yarn is "limp" they drape beautifully), scarves and I make doilies that wind up as pillow covers with it.

[darski]

I made my 2 thingys for the WUA and I really, really, really hate this yarn.

 

It is awful to work with. It splits badly, and it will not hold a shape or size.

 

I may just find a victim somewhere and give this stuff away as I cannot imagine dealing with it for 30 full ounces. I have been hoping that my aunt would get back to crocheting and she might like this yarn and this colour (at least more than I do )

[grannyannie]

I made my 2 thingys for the WUA and I really, really, really hate this yarn.

 

It is awful to work with. It splits badly, and it will not hold a shape or size.

 

I may just find a victim somewhere and give this stuff away as I cannot imagine dealing with it for 30 full ounces. I have been hoping that my aunt would get back to crocheting and she might like this yarn and this colour (at least more than I do )

 

 

Funny how we're all different. This is one of my favorite yarns! LOL! Maybe your aunt will start crocheting again and will love it!

[darski]

Funny how we're all different. This is one of my favorite yarns! LOL! Maybe your aunt will start crocheting again and will love it!

 

I know this to be true of all crafts. I figure the good Lord knew what He was doing when He made all of us differently. To every thing there is a season.

 

I am really hoping that my aunt will take me up on this one. There is a great afghan pattern in my new Crochet Today mag that might tempt her as well.

[Granny Square]

SS is funny stuff...it seems (to me) that some colors split more than others. Maybe the dye holds it together?? I bought several skeins of different colors for the WUA sections, the plum was splitty but the dark blue and autumn red weren't bad at all.

[magiccrochetfan]

Isn't it funny how there are such different experiences with the same yarn? I really haven't had much problem with SS splitting when I crochet with it...but when I recently learned to knit, I found I couldn't use it at all as it split with every stitch. I actually like the limpness of it for crocheting. I just hope it holds up with use and laundering as I have made several gift afghans with it.

 

Darski, if your aunt doesn't want the yarn you can send it down to me, I'll make the WUA squares with it

[moonspinners]

SS does work up limp and it does split which is why I don't really care working with it either. However, I have found that close stitch patterns are the best for this yarn. I've made a few rectangles for WUA using nothing but half double crochet. The fabric is firmer & I have an easier time getting the correct 7" x 9" size. I've also used the Clusters Around pattern (August 29th) from the 365 Stitches A Year calendar which looks great in bright colors & is a firmer rectangle too. Oh, btw, I'm a loose crocheter & I'm sure that's half my problem right there. Just my two cents

[cgd]

I made caps for my best friend and her teenage daughter with it, and they love them. I also crocheted them some flowers to either put on the cap or sew on jeans, and that works up well in SS too.

[Lady_of_Roses]

Darski, I had a lot of trouble with simply soft splitting on me, but I found that changing my hooks fixed the problem.

 

I got a lot of splits with it using Boye hooks. Using the in-line style crystallites, or that new ergonomic hook that you can swap the heads on works well for me.

[CyM]

I made a ripple wrap out of the hot pink color that I love! It took exactly (within about 2 feet) 18 oz.

[crochetluvknot]

I made my 2 thingys for the WUA and I really, really, really hate this yarn.

 

It is awful to work with. It splits badly, and it will not hold a shape or size.

 

I may just find a victim somewhere and give this stuff away as I cannot imagine dealing with it for 30 full ounces. I have been hoping that my aunt would get back to crocheting and she might like this yarn and this colour (at least more than I do )

 

I love simply soft you could send it to me if you dont want it

[loopy1]

I read a hint from the Crochet Memories site that said if your yarn tends to split, work with it from the other end. Don't know if that helps any as I haven't really tested the hint.