Eyelash Yarns and Boa Yarn, How do you use them?

[Landon]

Hi, Yawl,

I tried the eyelash yarn and got so frustrated with it!! I could NOT [U]SEE[/U] what I was trying to do. I even tried wetting it, but I could not work with it. Ladyliberty64 suggested the Boa yarn and I looked it up, naturally.

Is it easier to use? Is there a trick to working with those types of yarns? I really like those yarns, they are so distinctive!

I so appreciate yawl's time!
Happy Crafting,
Landon

[Irishjl]

I've used eyelash yarn. It can be a real pain by itself but works up very easily when you hold another piece of yarn with it. Have not used boa yarn but imagine it is about the same.

[Landon]

Hi, Jan!!

Thank you, yes, that would make it easier, not to mention the fun you could have with playing with colours!!

I found this when I searched for tips:

[url=http://crochet.about.com/od/tipstroubleshooting/tp/Eyelash_Yarn_Tips.htm]Learn Tips and Tricks for Crocheting With Eyelash Yarn[/url]

Happy Crafting,
Landon

[twinfaye]

That is just like "fun" fur not for me although the suggestion to use another yarn with it might work. What was the boa yarn?

[Landon]

Omg, are you serious? I thought you were joking about the boa's being snakes, LOLOL

Go here, this is boa yarn::

[url=http://www.bernat.com/product.php?LGC=boa]Bernat: Bernat Boa - Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns![/url]

[twinfaye]

I was joking about that, silly. My son is a stand up comedian and he keeps telling me that if I have to explain the joke it isn't funny. My all time favorite joke was told to me by one of my favorite cousins when I was seven. My son (Randy) had me tell it at one of his gigs. They groaned and laughed: Do you know what happened to the little Indian (this was before we knew to be politically correct) who drank too much tea? He drowned in his teepee.

[Landon]

It is harder online, no body language to go by. But, I've got your number, missy!! (cackling crazily like the Wicked Witch of the West!!)

[twinfaye]

No flying monkeys!!! I give up!!!

[Landon]

LOL I think my favorite line from the movie was when they woke up in the poppy field and the Cowardly Lion goes:::

"Unusual weather we're having, ain't it?" I cracked up at that when I saw the movie for the first time when I was a kid and to this day it still cracks me up, LOL

I will give the fun yarns another go, they are so CUTE!! I like the idea of doubling up the yarns, I can see how that would help. Of course, saying and DOING are 2 different things!! ;)

[bjdevi1018]

Hi Landon! I have and douse both eyelash and boa yarns and I love the look. Yes they do tend to be a pain to work with and I find they are easier to knit then crochet. I also use them alot for trims. The bigger your needles are the easier it seems. I have used both for making bolero jackets and I think they look great. When first starting out with these yarns, it seems reallly difficult, but stick with it cuz once you get used to working with this stuff; you'll love the results.