Microspun and Plush

[Ambersafghans]

I am having a difficult time finding Lion brand Microspun, and Red heart Plush. I have found some on line, but Joann.com doesn't have it!
Have you seen them around? have you used them?
Thanks!
Amber

[stitchinliz]

I have found Red Heart Plush at a local discount store. The store is Alco, but I dont' know where all they have stores. I can't remember for sure what the price was, but $4.49 comes to mind. I am trying to decide what to make with it, and till I decide, I'm not going to purchase any. A winter scarf is one of the things I am considering, they have a very nice ecru shade that I really like.

[rebeccav]

my Michaels always has the microspun... never heard of the other?:p

[Ambersafghans]

I believe 4.49 is right.
Thanks!
Amber

[emeraldmoon]

I love using the microspun.. I have gotten mine at michaels crafts, ben franklins and joanns sells it too(not on line though)
Cathey

[Donna]

I have purchased Red Heart Plush at Walmart.

[shelbyro]

I have seen both brands at my local Michael's.

[Ambersafghans]

Do you think I could substitute Plush for Homespun?
It's a "Tee Top" You can see it here (http://www.coatsandclark.com/fun_and_free/knit_out_2003/lw1387.htm)
I wanted to try homespun. Would that work?
Amber

[Donna]

I'm working on that same pattern. I'm afraid Homespun wouldn't work. Homespun is quite thick and Plush is thin (thinner than worsted).

[emeraldmoon]

microspun would work wonderful with that pattern. Microspun is soft, lightweight and has a slight sheen to it...

[Ambersafghans]

Okay, well, I really wanted to use Homespun. But I have another pattern that calls for that. How is the Plush top working?
Where did you get the yarn?
Amber

[Donna]

Well, I suppose you could use Homespun, but the sweater would come out a lot bigger than the pattern states. I suppose if you need a bigger one, you could follow the instructions for a smaller size and it would come out bigger. But that is kind of a can of worms because it's had to say what size it would turn out, and that would be a lot of work to have it not fit in the end.

The top is working out okay. I'm having trouble with the sleeves because I don't like the way they look. I think they bunch up under the arms too much. I'm trying to alter them to suit my tastes, but I put it aside and haven't worked on it in a while. I used Red Heart Plush in the blue color, which I bought at Walmart.