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Jewels
August 21st, 2005, 10:17 PM
Well I was a happppppy crocheter when I did a stop to the Michael's store on my vacation on found the coveted LB Microspun yarn!! I thought it was a bit pricey but "needed" to get it finally now that it's carried here. It splits a lot so the crocheting was slower going than usual, but got my shawl done in a week or so. Happy with the way it turned out. It is verrrry soft.
http://photos33.flickr.com/36035100_4283c9297b.jpg
faithpa76
August 21st, 2005, 10:44 PM
Beautiful!!
diamond
August 21st, 2005, 10:48 PM
It's beautiful! I love that color!!! :clap
Frangipani
August 22nd, 2005, 12:48 AM
That's awesome! It's a bummer that microspun splits easy but I have found it useful when I want to thin it out and mix in a few different colours. I did that with my "Irish Pride" baby beanie. I did orange, white and green.

Congrats,
Bec
winstongang
August 22nd, 2005, 12:56 AM
So pretty! I have a love/hate relationship with LB Microspun...it's soo soft, but that splitting issue drives me nuts!

:manyheart Megan:manyheart
goldi316
August 22nd, 2005, 12:57 AM
I found that the splitting is only a problem if you tend to crochet tightly, which (fortunately for me in this case) I don't. I love that stuff! I've noticed that it's much cheaper at JoAnns than at Michaels. I was in both stores yesterday and noticed that Michaels had it for $3.29 a skein while JoAnns has it for $2.49, but Michaels did have a larger selection of colors to choose from.

Your shawl turned out lovely, I really like the color too!
divaborn
August 22nd, 2005, 12:58 AM
Love the color! It looks great!
jaclim
August 22nd, 2005, 02:11 AM
Beautiful color and stitch, Julie! :manyheart Where did you get the pattern for it?
sem464
August 22nd, 2005, 09:28 AM
Very nice job on your shawl. Yes, you are right, microspun splits soooo bad. But it feels soooo good. Glad you were able to get some!
deneen
August 22nd, 2005, 09:32 AM
The shawl came out beautifully! I found if I use a hook with a more in line head (Bates), I don't have the splitting problem as much. I do adore the feel and drape of the Microspun though.
Raecee
August 22nd, 2005, 09:43 AM
WTG! Jewels, it is absolutely beautiful !!
Terri/LadySorce
August 22nd, 2005, 11:28 AM
How pretty that is.
mamaoso
August 22nd, 2005, 12:59 PM
I love the color.. It's beautiful!!:clap
mercy7
August 22nd, 2005, 01:15 PM
lovely :cheer my favourite colour too. i have a ripple shawl in my wip. :hook
mercy7
August 22nd, 2005, 01:19 PM
Beautiful color and stitch, Julie! :manyheart Where did you get the pattern for it?

i also am making the ripple shawl and this is where i got my pattern and it looks the same:cheer :hug :yay

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/search?pageNumber=1&channel=0&search=yes&keywords=ripple+shawl&type=0
tnlefty
August 22nd, 2005, 09:05 PM
I love your shawl. Would you share your pattern?:think
Jewels
August 22nd, 2005, 10:05 PM
I found that the splitting is only a problem if you tend to crochet tightly, which (fortunately for me in this case) I don't. I love that stuff! I've noticed that it's much cheaper at JoAnns than at Michaels. I was in both stores yesterday and noticed that Michaels had it for $3.29 a skein while JoAnns has it for $2.49, but Michaels did have a larger selection of colors to choose from.

Your shawl turned out lovely, I really like the color too!

Wow, I paid $5.49 at Michaels in Canada here. :eek
and yes, it's Lionbrand pattern here (http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e01964). Very easy to follow.
andiM
August 22nd, 2005, 10:18 PM
Beautiful! :cheer
Bellisima
August 23rd, 2005, 12:15 AM
That's beautiful! I really like that microspun but the price tag has warned me off so far....maybe I can cruise Wally World for it...I think they carry LB if I'm not mistaken. I just wish Target had a craft dept....I know eventually THEY would have a killer sale on it. You did a wonderful job....congrats!
seagull1993
August 23rd, 2005, 12:36 AM
What a gorgeous shade of blue -- and the stitch is so lovely and lacy. It looks nice and soft to wear. Great work. :-)
Janabear
August 23rd, 2005, 01:35 AM
looks awesome!
sissymamma
August 23rd, 2005, 09:24 AM
Very pretty pattern & gorgeous colour! I :heart it!
kariholtz
August 23rd, 2005, 09:53 AM
OOOOO How gorgeous!
AshEgypt
August 23rd, 2005, 10:27 AM
It's gorgeous! I :manyheart microspun! :)

:frog
yarncat
August 23rd, 2005, 11:16 AM
Lovely shawl,Jewels!
quirkyvirgo
August 23rd, 2005, 01:02 PM
That is great, Jewels. Did you use the LB shawl pattern? I made one for my SP last year and it took FOREVER! At least a month, off and on. I didn't really have a problem with it splitting, but it did really slow me down. Great job!

Tandi
crochetaddict033
August 23rd, 2005, 04:26 PM
Very pretty. I love the color. I also love microspun, the splitting does suck though. I cannot believe it is $5.49 there!!! I get it at JoAnn's for $2.49. Maybe if oyu need more, it would cheaper to have someone here get it for you, but then I don't know, as shipping can be a bugger.

Anyhoo great job! :D