Best and Worst Machine Knitting Yarns

Learn about some common yarns and whether or not you should use them on your knitting machine.
Videos mentioned:
Washcloth: • Learn to Machine Knit ...
Slipper sock: • Machine knit slippers ...
Yarn on a cone in the US:
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[@seamslikemartha]

Yarn education on a crummy April day in Michigan. I enjoyed learning.

[@bettylively2033]

For the Velvet, when you swatch you add markers of contrast yarn and eyelets to indicate the gauge. [classic swatch] Then you can see to measure. Old delicate cone yarn can work if you combine 2 or 3 ends . You may get random color switches, so try plaiting or using a yarn twister to wind a cake. Acrylic yarn is great for people who use the washing machine and dryer, and especially if you are knitting for Charity. I like your big swatch for Scarfie. Scarfie is nice because it can be easily washed, but matching stripes needs extra skeins. Then you can make hats, fingerless gloves, cowls, and scarves to use up the partial skeins. If you make one that is not your favorite, share with people who need them. The little bit of wool makes it warmer. but does not make it too delicate for everyday use. [Thanks for sharing your talent, nice to see young people learning about machine knitting and continueing the craft!] Betty from Machine Knitters Guild San Diego

[@janatherton9194]

I did knit part of a cardigan with Kroy in the dark grey, but I'm not sure if I had a batch that wasn't as well made because the lighter flecks of grey in the yarn pilled very quickly, even though I treat my knits gently and hand wash them. If you are looking for reasonably priced wools for a special project, I enjoy working with some of the Jagger spun yarns, which are available in cones for around $55-75 for a 1lb cone depending on the blend.
Michaels Loops and threads acrylics and Caron Simply Soft both work well in my lk150 as does Cascade 220. I have also used coned chenille yarns and those worked well, but I found I had to go up to 7 with those, knitting them at a light worsted gauge, rather than a dk gauge to allow them to knit easily and then plump up once washed.

[@Pauline_cute_little_oak]

Thanks for sharing ! I love your videos ! I am a begginer and I'm in France so I don't know if I can find any of these yarns here. For now, I just buy acrylic and cheap wool to practice my knitting. I have a coton cone that I haven't tried yet, the dishcloth is a great idea to practice on a small project (and have fun with punch cards 😊). See you soon Danielle ❤

[@lyndapratt40]

Where can I buy some of your patterns?

[@janecadett3937]

I love your fair isle panel.
One suggestion for yarn in a skein is to pull it all out of the skein and put it into a basket. I use that method for yarn that will be too bulky to wind on my yarn winder.