Question for knitting peas--good source for cashmere yarn

M in Carolina
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Question for knitting peas--good source for cashmere yarn Aug 10, 2014 3:44:22 GMT

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Post by M in Carolina on Aug 10, 2014 3:44:22 GMT

My best friend wants to knit me a throw. I've been looking for a cashmere throw for over a year and haven't found anything I really thought was worth the money.

I'm so thrilled that my friend wants to give me such an amazing gift. I did insist that I purchase the yarn since cashmere is much more expensive than her normal budget.

She is happy with this arrangement. We just don't have any experience with buying cashmere yarn. I want something thick and 100% cashmere.

I'd love to know your sources for fabulous yarn for a once in a lifetime project. My friend is so excited about being able to knit with such beautiful yarn.

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Question for knitting peas--good source for cashmere yarn Aug 10, 2014 5:19:05 GMT scrapngranny likes this

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Post by heather on Aug 10, 2014 5:19:05 GMT

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Here's some options...if I linked them right.

But here's my unsolicited 2 cents... As luxurious as it sounds, I'm not sure a 100% cashmere throw is a good idea. I'd suggest a high quality super wash wool/cashmere blend.

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Question for knitting peas--good source for cashmere yarn Aug 10, 2014 7:17:30 GMT

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Post by spitfiregirl on Aug 10, 2014 7:17:30 GMT

Aug 10, 2014 5:19:05 GMT heather said:

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Here's some options...if I linked them right.

But here's my unsolicited 2 cents... As luxurious as it sounds, I'm not sure a 100% cashmere throw is a good idea. I'd suggest a high quality super wash wool/cashmere blend.

I agree. Cashmere won't be durable or very washable. It would also cost $750.00 to knit. Try merino cashmere nylon. Google the plucky knitter. I made the most luxurious blanket from her primo yarn. Her yarn comes in gorgeous colors and it's the softest with great stitch definition.

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M in Carolina
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Question for knitting peas--good source for cashmere yarn Aug 10, 2014 17:14:59 GMT

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Post by M in Carolina on Aug 10, 2014 17:14:59 GMT

Thanks for your help and tips. I really like the websites y'all suggested. My friend is going to talk to the owner of her local yarn store and see what she recommends for the pattern my friend is going to use.

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Question for knitting peas--good source for cashmere yarn Aug 10, 2014 17:26:51 GMT

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Post by mirabelleswalker on Aug 10, 2014 17:26:51 GMT

I've knit a few things with this yarn--Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran--and I love it. It's very soft and warm, and is a cashmere, merino and microfiber blend. You can buy it at a lot of different places.

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