tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220148418489217731.post2536835910159600424..comments2023-12-02T20:17:32.339+10:00Comments on Susy Sew and Sew: No sewing but other happy things...Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01023115170916061414noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220148418489217731.post-33445439169182187902009-04-21T08:30:00.000+10:002009-04-21T08:30:00.000+10:00Sue - I came across a definition too which may hel...Sue - I came across a definition too which may help: <br /><br /><B>Worsted yarns </B>* have a long staple length (4 inch fibers and longer only)<br />* are carded and combed<br />* have a tight twist in spinning<br />* are stronger<br />* are finer, smoother, and have more even fibers<br /> * are harder<br /><br />Woollen yarns<br />* have a short staple (1 - 4 inch long fibers)<br />* are carded only<br />* have a slack twist<br />* are weaker<br />* are bulkier <br />* are softer<br /><br />I think Cleckheaton used to make worsted yarns but I'm not sure if Cleckheaton even exists anymore. There are a lot of knitting blogs you could try to ask on though.<br /><br />I love crochet too. I started when I was about 10 and made dresses and tops in the teens when they were very much the in thing. I like the little vest you're going to do. I'll keep an eye on your blog to see how it turns out.MareeAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189087533433343186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220148418489217731.post-45394269098764403322009-04-10T05:43:00.000+10:002009-04-10T05:43:00.000+10:00I see you have some links to yarn weight guides al...I see you have some links to yarn weight guides already - I use this one to translate American yarns. http://www.yarnstandards.com/weight.html, which unfortunately does not include the Australian weights. Light worsted is usually DK/8ply, and worsted is usually Aran/10ply. Love your wrist band.stitchblisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855401469915722827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220148418489217731.post-15344215268053174402009-04-09T03:21:00.000+10:002009-04-09T03:21:00.000+10:00Worsted is just another name for the thickness of ...Worsted is just another name for the thickness of the yarn, which is best described as yarn that is a medium width with a hefty feel. If you are going with Bamboo, just be sure that it has the referenced charateristics. In that some Bamboo yarns can be sport weight, which is not as thick as the worsted weight yarn. I hope this helps and looking forward to your Crochet project.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220148418489217731.post-22938733284381292882009-04-09T00:35:00.000+10:002009-04-09T00:35:00.000+10:00That book looks like it has great projects! That ...That book looks like it has great projects! That little shrug will be so cute.Gretchen the Household Deityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220148418489217731.post-13534028979943977542009-04-08T21:57:00.000+10:002009-04-08T21:57:00.000+10:00Also - just found the translations you need! Go h...Also - just found the translations you need! Go here:<BR/>http://www.wendyswoolies.com/ukus-knitting-translator/<BR/><BR/>Their "worsted" is apparently our 8 or 10 ply, does that seem right? Anyway, I know you love bamboo and I think it will look fab!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220148418489217731.post-51824096214067089792009-04-08T21:53:00.000+10:002009-04-08T21:53:00.000+10:00Hey Hey! When did you do the cuff, it looks smashi...Hey Hey! When did you do the cuff, it looks smashing!! Love the net project choice too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com