Wednesday Wishlist

  I have two very different projects in mind right now, but I'm having trouble finding the right yarn for each. One has me searching for something fine - probably a lace weight, but I haven't completely decided. My mind is set on the yarn I want for the second project, but I can't find the right one! The ones that caught my attention the most have made this week's Wishlist.

Here's this week's picks:

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Lindy Chain:

Image from knitpicks.com

  It's a fingering weight... Chainette yarn? That's new to me! I've only seen chainettes in worsted weight and up - and only worked with worsted. The project I'm designing will be a warm weather accessory, so this linen-pima cotton blend might be perfect! I love the colors, I love the price, and I love the material. The comments about Lindy Chain scare me a bit... I read quite a few complaints about splitting, but I also read so many positive comments that I think it's worth the risk. Should I try it?

Lion Brand Chenille Thick and Quick:

  I won't bother to share a photo of this one. You can follow this link if you'd like. Chenille Thick and Quick made my picks this week because I want it... But I can never have it. I came across this yarn while on a search for extremely thick, very soft and fluffy yarn. It's perfect; exactly what I was looking for! And, it's discontinued!

  I thought perhaps if I included it in the Wishlist, someone could help me out. I have searched, and searched... And still can't find exactly what I'm looking for. Bernat Blanket comes close, but I'm looking for a super-duper fluffy roving yarn. Bernat's version just isn't fluffy enough. I also considered Lion Brand Quick & Cozy, but it's 100% nylon. I had a chenille-style garment made from nylon that disintegrated after a few washes, so that worries me. 

  Every other yarn that came close was discontinued. Can anybody recommend a substitution? I need it to be wool-free! And affordable - None of that $25-for-100-yards stuff!




This hook!

Image from etsy.com

  Did I mention a super-duper fluffy yarn? I've got a few ideas rolling around, but no matter what I decide on, I'll need a biiiiiig hook! Look what I found... I think this will do the job! You can find this monster along with other big hooks and needles in Snokist Farm Girl's store on Etsy. (This one's a size X! That's 30 MM!)

Happy Crocheting!