[gramadolly]

Knitpicks is having a 1 week sale on Cashmere yarn for up to 40% off. Sale ends Aug. 23rd.

 

[standsalonewolf]

try color mart i love their stuff

 

[gramadolly]

Looks like a great site. I crochet and I haven't tried cashmere. It looks like it's mostly for knitters. Can you crochet with it?

 

[tvarnas]

Looks like a great site. I crochet and I haven't tried cashmere. It looks like it's mostly for knitters. Can you crochet with it?

Sure. The only yarn I won't use to crochet is if it splits easily. It looks beautiful but for the life of me I can't find the weight or yardage. They redesigned their site and it's a little tricky I guess.

 

[BoogieCat]

Sure. The only yarn I won't use to crochet is if it splits easily. It looks beautiful but for the life of me I can't find the weight or yardage. They redesigned their site and it's a little tricky I guess.

The Capra is DK weight, the Capretta is fingering. I could not find this using my tablet, had to go to the computer to figure it out.

 

[tvarnas]

The Capra is DK weight, the Capretta is fingering. I could not find this using my tablet, had to go to the computer to figure it out.

Thank you. I found a few links that did not work. I finally was able to send an email. This is the second redesigned site I found that is almost impossible to navigate with a tablet. grrr

 

[tvarnas]

The Capra is DK weight, the Capretta is fingering. I could not find this using my tablet, had to go to the computer to figure it out.

Thank you. I found a few links that did not work. I finally was able to send an email. This is the second redesigned site I found that is almost impossible to navigate with a tablet. grrr

 

[gramadolly]

So, can I use either DK weight or fingering weight? I would like to make a scarf

 

[thegrape]

Oh Oh OH Thanks for the headsup!

 

[tvarnas]

So, can I use either DK weight or fingering weight? I would like to make a scarf

Yes, depending on how thick you want the scarf. It would be pretty in either.

 

[tvarnas]

ladams123, I received an email from KnitPicks telling me where to find the yarn specs. I explained the problems I had as well as what you said about having to use your PC to access the info. I told her tablet users will be frustrated if we continue to have these types of problems. I'll let you know if I get another reply.

 

[gramadolly]

tvarna thank you for your help.

 

[Bobglory]

Cashmere Yarn specs (from knitpicks website)

Capra Cashmere
Fiber Content: 85% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere
Yarn Weight: DK
Knitting Gauge: 5 - 5.5 sts = 1" on #5-7 needles (4 mm-4.5mm)
Yards: 123yds
Grams: 50g
Put Up: Ball
Care: Hand Wash/Dry Flat

Capretta Yarn
Fiber Content: 80% Fine Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon
Yarn Weight: Fingering
Knitting Gauge: 7-8 sts = 1 on #1-3 needles (2.25mm - 3.25mm)
Crochet Gauge: 21 – 32 sc = 4'' on B - E hooks (2.25mm-3.5mm)
Yards: 230yds
Grams: 50g
Put Up: ball
Care: Hand Wash/Dry Flat

Gigi

 

[tvarnas]

tvarna thank you for your help.

You're welcome. :-D

 

[tvarnas]

Thank you Bobglory.
I was told by customer service that she would pass on our issues to her IT dept.

 

[Bobglory]

You are welcome.

Gigi

 

[tvarnas]

You are welcome.

Gigi

Did you make those gorgeous socks in your avatar?

 

[Bobglory]

Did you make those gorgeous socks in your avatar?

Yes I did.

Gigi

 

[tvarnas]

I can only dream of doing any close to those.
Tricia

 

[Bobglory]

They really weren't that hard, honest. I spent a some time on you tube looking at every "intarsia" how to video I could find. I practiced on a dishcloth pattern and then just went for it.

The hardest part was weaving in the ends. That took forever, but it was worth it.

Gigi