I've been on a sock knitting kick after buying some balls of Lana Grossa self striping yarn at a knitting show. I've decided to knit some socks for friends for Christmas. Lion Brand has magic stripe yarn (75% wool, 25% nylon) which is only $6 a ball for 100gr compared to Lana Grossa (80% wool and 20% polyamide) which is $15 for the same amount. Is there a real difference in quaility?
Thanks! Caroline
On 23 Sep 2006 10:08:18 -0700, snipped-for-privacy@aol.com spewed forth :
The LB stuff is heavier so it'll knit up faster. It's also more loosely spun, has quite a few blebes in each hank (imo) and the dyejobs are pretty crummy.
I do like the Meilenweit lines :D
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I have used both and find that the LB sock yarn holds up better in the heels without a carry along. It also washes softer IMO.
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