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03-01-2012, 09:37 PM #1
how to crochet with patons pirouette yarn
Hello everyone,
Has anyone had any experience with this yarn? Since I do not knit, I would love to make a crocheted scarf from it.
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Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 2 Likesteapot1640, toy-chest liked this post
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03-02-2012, 06:15 AM #2
Hello Barbara,
I have not personally used this type of yarn. Other members may have and they will be checking in at different times. I am curious to here their responses. Thanks for asking!
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03-03-2012, 10:30 AM #3
Yes I have. They work up beautifully with an easy single crochet stitch. There's a demo on Youtube for Frill Seeker yarn which is similar to the Pirouette. I skip the second row and just make my scarf long enough that I can double it. They're really pretty! Good luck!
This is the link to the Youtube demo:Last edited by teapot1640; 03-03-2012 at 10:46 AM. Reason: Add address
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03-03-2012, 02:49 PM #4
Thank You so much. I can't wait to get started.
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03-04-2012, 04:24 PM #5
I have not seen this type of yarn before. It's gorgeous! Thanks so much for the YouTube show and tell. It explained well. Even though it has been a too warm TX Feb for scarves, I'm excited to try it. Can't imagine how much a skein costs, but probably would not take more than one skein. Thanks again.
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03-04-2012, 09:43 PM #6
I'm in Northern Virginia and a skein runs around 6.99 - 7.99 here. These scarves are very light weight. I've made my scarves around 6 ft. long and then double them instead of making the second row. They look great that way. I'm sure there's still enough yarn for a second scarf. I hope you enjoy your scarf as much as I have mine.
Linda
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03-05-2012, 06:04 PM #7
Your idea of doubling a single row is great - especially since the tutorial said the second row can be tedious/slow.
Being light weight sounds like it can be worn for a fashion statement instead of for warmth (which is not needed).
Thanks for your info.
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03-13-2012, 02:55 AM #8
It looks like the Patons Pirouette yarn is very similar to the Red Heart Sashay yarn which I stock. Its a mesh type yarn
Here's a video on how to crochet with it
Learn to Crochet with Sashay | Red Heart
and another for those who want to knit
Learn How to Knit with Sashay | Red Heart
The technique is the same. Only the name of the yarn has been changed.Crochetgal on Etsy - Beautiful yarns, affordable prices