Jdgmar, John, I had to laugh at your comment about going with the person to get the yarn or thread. I took on the task of making blankets for a doctor. She bought the yarn . I went to get more because she hadn't bought enough. She had paid $50.00 a skein for a young baby blanket. You just don't use cashmere for infant baby blankets. I made the blankets, and I learned a lession. I never let someone else buy the yarn. And the cashmere didn't make up any better than Acrylic. I really like the things you have worked up. And your pictures came thru great.. Margaret