Crafts

I just added to my stash...


Red Heart Gumdrop.


Amazing. I love it. Worsted weight, suitable for baby items and super-soft afghans or sweaters.

It has a beautiful silky feel to it. Wouldn't recommend to a beginning knitter or crocheter because the yarn ply has a tendency to "split".


I don't remember ever using the Red Heart Classic before, but compared to the Gumdrop, it's like using twine.

I tried it in a couple of preemie hats (Orange and Navy blue for the tiniest Denver Bronco fans, since I send them to a hospital in Colorado...hee hee). It feels sort of coarse, and I'm hoping that issue goes away when I wash and dry the hats before sending them.


Then there's the Red Heart "Heart and Sole" sock yarn. A bit more fine than baby yarn, but not lace weight. Soft enough for baby items even though it's part wool. I mainly use it for making the burial gowns and bonnets, and the Angel Afghans since possible wool irritation isn't going to be an issue there. The gown I'm making now has a lacy skirt, and the yarn is well suited for that.



PS...oh, and here is a list of things never to say to a knitter...


https://www.yahoo.com/makers/never-say-this-to-a-knitter-really-just-dont-do-108914213375.html