Help me find a yarn???

[mishakitty78]

Ok, so I'm looking for a particular type of yarn and I'm hoping you lovely folks can help! (Any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated!)

I need a *thick* or bulky yarn. Probably a wool or wool blend. I've seen this before but have no idea what type it was. (Doesn't that help? :D! ) The yarn is almost as thick around as a pencil and it's quite soft. I think it might be Lionbrand Woolease Thick and Quick, but I could swear I've seen it in colors that are not available from them.

I'm wondering if there are any similar brands out there? I was particularly wondering about Bernant Softee Chunky?

Any help would be great! Thanks!

Melissa

[rebeccav]

well, i was going to say it was the thick and quick woolease... other than that, the bernat is quite a bit thinner. i'd even say half the size :huh

whew! aren't you glad i responded :frog - no help at all :ohdear

[Ambersafghans]

What color was it?
Amber

[mishakitty78]

I've seen it in several colors, mostly neutrals - browns, beiges, reds, russets...but I know I've also seen it in a hot pink and some turquoise/teal colors, and I *know* there isn't a lionbrand in that color.

Also, while I'm on the subject, does anyone know of a yarn that looks sort of like collinette point 5 but isn't thick and thin? It has that fluffy, dread lock sort of look and is also about as thick around as your finger. I haven't been able to find anything like that anywhere.

Thanks again for help!

Melissa
(she who just haaaas to find the funky yarn )

[PaisleyAngel]

Is it Patons Melody? They have some bright colors and are just as thick as the Wool Ease Thick and Quick...

[rebeccav]

ahhh! why didn't i think of that? i'm in the middle of an afghan out of that yarn - duh! :oops

[mishakitty78]

Thank you so much! I've never seen Pattons melody (medly?)...I know JoAnns and Michaels sometimes carry it, but I don't think they have it around here. I may just have to roder t, but that's perfect.

Thanks! :)h

[threeolivemartini]

"I've also seen it in a hot pink and some turquoise/teal colors, and I *know* there isn't a lionbrand in that color. "


umm i have some lion thick and quick in those colours its not wool ease..its Jiffy Thick and Quick

[PaisleyAngel]

You're welcome! :hug I got some on clearance and I'm trying to make some socks out of it for around the house. I just keep getting sidetracked. I've found it to be very soft and the color (I got an orangey-pink) was really pretty.

I forgot about Jiffy T&Q! That does come in bright colors. I've never worked with it though...

[Kathleen]

Well, its not wool, totally synthetic, but Aunt Lydias is a VERY thick yarn. I love it for hats. It comes in lots and lots of colors!

Aunt Lydia's Yarn (http://www.caron.com/color_cards/cc_auntlydia.html)

[mishakitty78]

It *was* Patons Melody! Thanks to everyone for suggesting it - I scored some on ebay and it was exactly what I needed.

Unfortunately, none of the craft stores around here sell it :( but hopefully they will sometime soon.

Thanks again!

Melissa8)

[rebeccav]

caron's brights is out in a new thick&chunky version as well

[PaisleyAngel]

oooh, I must check out these Caron brights in chunky weight! :) Another similar yarn is the new RH Bright and Lofty. I saw it at my Walmart for the first time this weekend. Very bright, very cute.