hey guyssssss
so ive beeen thinking abt crocheting wearables, i wont be doing so very soon (i have to use up my current yarn stash before i get more ) butttttt i wanna know what kind of yarn to use when making wearables, more specifically tops and sweaters/jumpers/cardigans. the sweaters/jumpers/cardigans i want to wear them in like autumn and spring, and in cooler summers and warmer winters, basically anytime, but idk what type of yarn to get.
also if ur from australia maybe share where u get the yarn from too? ik spotlight has some but idk which to use and also some dont have the colours i want.
I wanted to make some wearables too, and I think I’m going to use cotton yarn or a cotton polyester blend yarn. From what I’ve heard cotton is more breathable and stuff so it’s better for summer clothes, tops… And acrylic is more for stuff that keeps you warm, so cardigans, sweaters,… (correct me if I’m wrong!)
Perhaps wool as it naturally warms you up and during hot weathers it kinda cools you down! (I think)
You can use pure cotton too but just avoid any synthetic materials as it all has to be pure!
I suggest Bendigo Woollen Mills for their high quality wool and cotton. They also have blends as well. They usually have 200g skeins for about $16 which works out to be very reasonably priced.
You could also try craftee cottage. They have some of the best known brands like Patons, Cleckheaton, etc. They’re a little more expensive as they’re a smaller store.
Regarding Spotlight, I made a chunky hexagon cardigan with Hue & Me which is a wool blend and I love it. When Spotlight have their sales I think I paid $20 for 3 skeins.
I think an 8 or 10ply wool or wool blend for winter is great, however there are some good acrylics out there also. I’d go with a 5 or 8ply cotton blend or bamboo for the summer.
I just started making a couple of wearable too. I am making them for an 11yr old so wanted to ensure proper coverage and washabilty.
The first one I used a double strand of mercerized cotton light worsted weight (4 weight) it definitely had proper coverage, but is extremely heavy. I have abandoned that one for now because it was supposed to be for summer. I switched to a DK 3 weight in acrylic, using a single strand, same stitch, and a 4.0mm hook for the top portion provided the proper coverage and is considerably lighter, appropriate for a summer dress (not completed yet, but here is a picture). I switched to more open stitches and a 5.0mm hook for the bottom portion because she will wear shorts underneath it.
The cotton doesn’t stretch as much and is supposed to maintain shape better. Acrylic is stretchy, light, and can be very soft. I just received a gift of some bamboo rayon yarn that I can’t wait to try.
What I’ve used and each experience with testing for designers.
-Acrylic depending on yarn it can be soft, easy to work with. However it can stretch over time and it’s doesn’t breathe.
-Bamboo yarn I’ve only made one item with this yarn and it was more of a mesh top. So I can’t really comment on its breathability.I did find it a bit harder to hold tension with simply because of it’s feel. It’s held it’s shape fairly well.
-Wool blend I wear this pull over for colder days it’s nice it seems to hold its shape well. It’s a 20/80 blend less wool but still some breathability.
While I do like some acrylic yarns I personally like natural breathable yarn to make sweaters, blankets with.
I haven’t made a wearable in a bit but here’s a few I’d recommend looking into.
24/7 cotton, or any 100% cotton yarns, Merino Wool, linen yarn . Depending on your preference with texture and breathability as once it’s done will really make a difference as to how much you’ll wear it. Not all yarns are scratchy but some can be over time with washing others seem to soften too with washes. I hang dry all my wearables after wash just to keep its shape a bit better and to avoid shrinkage.
I love this yarn cotton! I also have used a very light acrylic.. A lighter yarn is great because your top doesn’t feel so heavy and it’s more breathable!
I usually use acrylic yarn (check washing instructions BEFORE you start your project) so keep that in mind if u use that. Otherwise I use whatever is in my yarn stash.
) butttttt i wanna know what kind of yarn to use when making wearables, more specifically tops and sweaters/jumpers/cardigans. the sweaters/jumpers/cardigans i want to wear them in like autumn and spring, and in cooler summers and warmer winters, basically anytime, but idk what type of yarn to get.
