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SallyUK

Well I've found a few that I like, but I'm lost as to how much yarn I need. For instance this one:


http://cache.lionbrand.com/printablePatterns/90061AD.pdf

How much yarn do I need?

Sal
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Herbyme

860-099 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Linen
5 Balls (A)
• 860-135 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust
4 Balls (B)
• 860-133 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick
4 Balls (C)

So, altogether 13 balls of this yarn or similar, which are 100g in weight.

HTH

mumof2nanof2

cuddles123 wrote: »

Oh dear - think it depends what yarn you used?
Was it acrylic or wool?

Hi, It was Acrylic. Am I doomed?

cuddles123

mumof2nanof2 wrote: »

Hi, It was Acrylic. Am I doomed?

Possibly. Think I'd try a gentle wash and then block so that both sides are the same.

Good Luck

SallyUK

Thank you Caroline

I just wasn't sure what the weight was!

Many thanks

Sal

carolinerunner wrote: »

860-099 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Linen
5 Balls (A)
• 860-135 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust
4 Balls (B)
• 860-133 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick
4 Balls (C)

So, altogether 13 balls of this yarn or similar, which are 100g in weight.

HTH

SallyUK

Is this the equivalent of Aran yarn, does anyone know, or is it more chunky? Can you tell it's been a while since I've been yarn shopping? lol

Sal
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carolinerunner wrote: »

860-099 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Linen
5 Balls (A)
• 860-135 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust
4 Balls (B)
• 860-133 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick
4 Balls (C)

So, altogether 13 balls of this yarn or similar, which are 100g in weight.

HTH

Apollonia

SallyUK wrote: »

Is this the equivalent of Aran yarn, does anyone know, or is it more chunky? Can you tell it's been a while since I've been yarn shopping? lol

Sal
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Yes, it is aran weight and each of the Lion Brand 100g balls is 170yds/155 meters. When you look at other yarns it is the length in each ball that is important as not all aran yarns weighing 100g will be the same length. For example, Deramores have 20 different aran yarns in 100g balls. They vary in length from 132m to 235m per ball.

I always get the details for US yarns from Ravelry, here is the page for Vanna's choice:

http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lion-brand-vannas-choice-solids--twists

You can also look on Ravelry for your pattern and then click the 'Yarn Ideas' tab to see what other people have substituted. In this case there are only 12 projects listed on Rav and all the yarns used are american so not very helpful in this case.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/warm-up-america-blanket-90061ad


HTH

SallyUK

Thanks Apollonia

That's very helpful.

Sal
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Apollonia wrote: »

Yes, it is aran weight and each ofThanksLion Brand 100g balls is 170yds/155 meters. When you look at other yarns it is the length in each ball that is important as not all aran yarns weighing 100g will be the same length. For example, Deramores have 20 different aran yarns in 100g balls. They vary in length from 132m to 235m per ball.

I always get the details for US yarns from Ravelry, here is the page for Vanna's choice:

http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lion-brand-vannas-choice-solids--twists

You can also look on Ravelry for your pattern and then click the 'Yarn Ideas' tab to see what other people have substituted. In this case there are only 12 projects listed on Rav and all the yarns used are american so not very helpful in this case.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/warm-up-america-blanket-90061ad


HTH

Apollonia

Hi all,

Just looked at the upcoming specials on Lidl website:

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=37981

There are 3 yarns: a pom-pom scarf yarn, a 100% cotton yarn and a bamboo/viscose yarn. Also a variety of needles and crochet hooks. Available next Monday 21 January.

SallyUK

Can someone please tell me if this can be chunky or Aran yarn that is used for this throw? And if so, how many balls do I need?

Thanks

Sal
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Materials: Approximately 1 ounce worsted weight wool for each square; Number 7 needles.

Gauge: 5 sts, 7 rows = 1 inch in st st.

Size: Each square measures 8.5 inches. The lap robe requires 20 squares.