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[Bikingmomof3]

Well now that we are on this subject maybe one of you can suggest something for me. My dh wants a sweater as I wrote above. He wants a chunky yarn ,tweed like with specks of color(good for hiding any stains). What yarns would you suggest i take a look at. I don't think wool will work unless I can machine wash it. I don't like washing things like that by hand. So any suggestions on this. I looked up the yarns knotted and Bikingmomof3. They are really nice as a matter of fact there are two up for bid on ebay i am thinking of getting just for hats.
My friends Aunt said she would help me do my first sweater. But she is cheap with the yarns she picks.
If I am going to make asweater and put in the time I want it to be special.

Start with these: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-tweed.asp

I wash my sweaters in the washing machine.

Also check out:http://elann.com/

Edit: Dale of Norway makes a few superwash wool yarns that do not feel, um...unnatural. The only time I use a superwash yarn is if I am making a baby blanket. There are a lot of wools out there and varying prices. Since this is your first sweater, I suggest going with Brown Sheep or Cascade 220. Both wash and wear beautifully and last forever. As well as getting more wool for your money as well as a huge colour selection and decent prices.

If money is no object, I will happily direct you to yummy yarns.

Once you find a pattern, it will tell you how much yarn you will need. Garnstudio has some gorgoeus free patterns online.

Happy shopping.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Start with these: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-tweed.asp
...Since this is your first sweater, I suggest going with Brown Sheep or Cascade 220. Both wash and wear beautifully and last forever. As well as getting more wool for your money as well as a huge colour selection and decent prices.

Yes I can second the recommendation for both Cascade brand and Brown Sheep brand. Both are good wools at reasonable prices.