[alwilda]

I started crocheting a bear put of fun fur and now remembered that i should of used regular yarn with it. will it turn out okay if I didn't use it? also can that fun fur be frogged easy?

 

[kareo]

Depending on the pattern, you really don't have to use another yarn with the fun fur. The trick is using a small enough stitch to hold the stitches close enough for the fur to cover. Fun fur is a "beast" to frog.

 

[alwilda]

o.....well....i won't try to frog it then

 

[kareo]

just remember to brush out the fur on the right side. I'm sure you'll be happy with the results. It doesn't look full until its been brushed out. Some use an old toothbrush, finger brush, etc. I find a cat brush with the ball tips on the bristles works well.

 

[alwilda]

thanks....

 

[Dreamweaver]

It is just fine the way it is.... Not fun to pull out. I think some people use the second yarn to make knitting easier to see stitches. The finished product may be a little smaller, but who cares. I personally like just using the fur......

 

[Gypsycream]

Keep going with your fun fur, it will get easier the more practice you do and your bear will look amazing.

 

[HandyFamily]

I think it will be ok as it is. I wouldn't frog it...

 

[damemary]

I'm trying to try worsted yarn and larger needles just to get the hang of the pattern. I found the fun fur to be no fun at all. Made me growl and I scared the cat. Hopefully I will progress.

 

[Lynda from Watford]

I did my first bear on larger needles just to practice - lovely bear, just rather large - then I switched to the correct size needles and have made loads of bears, bunnies and a puppy with the fun fur and they've all turned out fine. Mind you, I have sewn up a couple of little holes occasionally when I've dropped a stitch and not been able to find it! It doesn't show. Have a go. You'll be fine! Post a photo when you've finished and see how many compliments you get. lol

 

[farmgirl]

I have tried to frog fun fur, never been able to do it. I bet you could knit with just the fun fur.

 

[KnitterNatalie]

Depending on the pattern, you really don't have to use another yarn with the fun fur. The trick is using a small enough stitch to hold the stitches close enough for the fur to cover. Fun fur is a "beast" to frog.

Love your pun about the "beast" that fun fur can be!! Shows taht knitters have a true sense of humor! :-D

 

[beejay]

Just the fun fur is enough. Be sure to gently brush it to fluff it up.

 

[alwilda]

Thanks everyone. Maybe they shoudl rename the fun fur. to frustration fur or something along those lines

 

[DonnieK]

I was working on a bear with the fun fur (the very long eyelash type)and I had to put it away for a bit and work on something else. I had ground my teeth down to nubs, growled, lost my religion and cussed the dog, and decided I needed a break. Don't even try to frog, that yarn does not like frogs at all! Now, I am the type who does not like for anything to beat me, and so, I will go back, after a long time on my knees with the greatest knitter and ask for guidance and a good dose of patience!
Hope you stick with it, because the yarn is very forgiving on mistakes and it does make the most beautiful bears.

 

[alwilda]

Thanks for the encouragement......I think.