Rennie Supersoft wool

Hi Linda
Rennie sell their coned yarn ‘oiled’ but I don’t know whether BSK have it supplied ready washed.
If it is oiled it will feel greasy look a bit stringy and have a distinct smell. In that case you would have to knit the tension swatch at a looser setting than normal and wash it a couple of times in warm water to which you’ve added some washing up liquid. Once you’ve rinsed it thoroughly sqeeze out the excess moisture and pat it to shape on a towel and allow to dry naturally. The looser tension allows the fibres to fluff up once the oil is removed.
As a guide – for Shetland spun in oil equivalent to a 4 ply the tension has to be about 9.
I hope this helps a bit.
Regards
Sue.
Sue P
2011-04-01 17:05:00
Hi Linda
Rennie sell their coned yarn ‘oiled’ but I don’t know whether BSK have it supplied ready washed.
If it is oiled it will feel greasy look a bit stringy and have a distinct smell. In that case you would have to knit the tension swatch at a looser setting than normal and wash it a couple of times in warm water to which you’ve added some washing up liquid. Once you’ve rinsed it thoroughly sqeeze out the excess moisture and pat it to shape on a towel and allow to dry naturally. The looser tension allows the fibres to fluff up once the oil is removed.
As a guide – for Shetland spun in oil equivalent to a 4 ply the tension has to be about 9.
I hope this helps a bit.
Regards
Sue.
Sue P
2011-04-01 17:05:00

Worth Knitting

I have not used a knitting machine for years, but have just bought a Brother 836 at a sale and have just taken a subscription to the magazine. I used to use Worth Knitting because their 4-ply Acrylic was great. However, I can’t find them now so they must have closed down. Does anyone know who sells their 4-ply? It was branded as their own, but they must have got it from somewhere! Also, does anyone know where I could get 2/30s 1-ply yarns (or any ply for that matter) near to Ellesmere in Shropshire. I don’t think Machine knitting has reached my area.
Thanks
Linda

Hi Linda

You are right, Worth Knitting closed down several years ago and the company that took over is nowhere to be found either!

However, Metropolitan in Nantwich is fairly close to you and they advertise in MKM. There are several other suppliers who advertise in MKM and they also do mail order and internet ordering. Also eBay has a Machine Knitting section with lots of yarn and accessories.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

Kind regards, Sue

Sue P
2010-09-02 18:48:12
Hi there, I, like you have started machine knitting after a long while and, after research have found Yeoman do some really lovely yarn, the postage is free too.
slippery stitches
2011-03-15 11:09:45