Favorites?

#1

In an effort to expand my knitting horizon, I’d really love to hear what your faves are. Fill in what you can or want to. Thanks in advance as I think this will really help me!! :sun:

We’ll start with [B][I]YARN[/I][/B]:
[B]Fingering:
DK:
Light Worsted:
Worsted:
Heavy Worsted:
Bulky:
Super Bulky:
Various:[/B]

[B][I]Needles[/I][/B]:
[B]Circulars:
Single Points:
Double Points:
Cables:[/B]

[B][I]Patterns[/I][/B]:
[B]Scarf:
Afghan:
Sweater:
Sock:
Bag:
Hat/Gloves/Mittens:
Misc.:[/B]

[B][I]Websites[/I][/B]:
[B]To purchase yarn/patterns/notions:
For free patterns/tips:
To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters:
Blogs:[/B]

[B][I]Misc.[/I][/B]:

#2

personally i prefer worsted weight, circs, sock patterns, and to interact w/ knitters.

#3

Oooo. This is gonna be a yummy thread. I can’t wait to see the answers as I don’t have a wide range of experience, either. Anyway, here are my answers:

We’ll start with YARN:
Fingering:
DK:
Light Worsted:
Worsted: [color=“blue”]Patons Classic Wool (merino)[/color]
Heavy Worsted:
Bulky: [color=“blue”]Lamb’s Pride Bulky wool[/color]
Super Bulky:
Various:
[COLOR=“Blue”]I haven’t worked with too many different yarns to have absolute favorites. I’m looking forward to hearing answers here!!![/COLOR]

Needles:
Circulars:[color=“blue”] I’ve used addi’s once and I loved 'em. However, for my interchangables I have Denise. The more I read about the KnitPicks sets coming apart the more I love my Denise set.[/color]
Single Points: [color=“blue”]Boye[/color]
Double Points: [color=“blue”] anything bamboo[/color]
Cables:

Patterns:
Scarf:
Afghan:
Sweater:
Sock:
Bag:
Hat/Gloves/Mittens:
Misc.:
[color=“blue”]Again, I haven’t made too awful much here, so I can’t wait to see what others say. :slight_smile: [/color]
Websites:
To purchase yarn/patterns/notions: [color=“blue”]www.yarncountry.com or etsy (for yarn) [/color]
For free patterns/tips: [color=“blue”]www.lionbrand.com, www.knitty.com, www.knittingpatterncentral.com and, of course, knittinghelp.com for all kinds of tips & tricks! [/color]
To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters: [color=“blue”] Either here or Ravelry [/color]
Blogs:

Misc.:

#4

[B][I]YARN[/I][/B]:
[B]Fingering:[/B] [COLOR=purple]As of right now, I’ve only used Pagewood Farms Sock[/COLOR]
[B]DK: [/B][COLOR=purple]Closest I’ve come is Elann Pegasus[/COLOR]
[B]Light Worsted: [/B][COLOR=purple]Ditto for DK[/COLOR]
[B]Worsted: [/B][COLOR=purple]So far, a silk and Alpaca blend, can’t remember the name[/COLOR]
[B]Heavy Worsted: [/B][COLOR=purple]Haven’t got to this yet (can’t wait!)[/COLOR]
[B]Bulky: [/B][COLOR=purple]Ditto for above[/COLOR]
[B]Super Bulky:[/B][COLOR=purple] Ditto for above[/COLOR]
[B]Various: [/B][COLOR=purple]I live in FL, so I really enjoy using Peaches 'N Creme. [/COLOR]

[B][I]Needles[/I][/B]:
[B]Circulars:[/B][COLOR=purple] I have Addi’s, Inox, Denise, and Options–love them all.[/COLOR]
[B]Single Points: [/B][COLOR=purple]Don’t use, except for decoration ( I love the look of them.)[/COLOR]
[B]Double Points:[/B][COLOR=purple] Wooden, Clover is good[/COLOR]
[B]Cables:[/B][COLOR=purple] Wooden[/COLOR]

[B][I]Patterns[/I][/B]:
[B]Scarf:[/B][COLOR=purple] So far, the Irish Walking–great cables[/COLOR]
[B]Afghan: [/B][COLOR=purple]Future attempts: Barbara Walker’s Learn-to-knit and Lion Brand’s Tree of Life[/COLOR]
[B]Sweater:[/B][COLOR=purple] Let you know when I get there :wink: [/COLOR]
[B]Sock:[/B][COLOR=purple] Just finished my first, a pattern from my LYS [I]The Local Needle.[/I][/COLOR]
[B]Bag:[/B][COLOR=purple] [I]Folds of Function[/I] from [I]Folk Bags [/I]by Vicki Square. I love all these bags.[/COLOR]
[B]Hat/Gloves/Mittens:[/B][COLOR=purple] Future pleasures :slight_smile: [/COLOR]
[B]Misc.: [/B][COLOR=purple]I’m a dishcloth fanatic, love making them as gifts.[/COLOR]

[B][I]Websites[/I][/B]:
[B]To purchase yarn/patterns/notions:[/B][COLOR=purple]Knitpicks, Elann, and Lion Brand[/COLOR]
[B]For free patterns/tips: [/B][COLOR=purple]For patterns–Knitting pattern central, for tips–Knitting help, the place I learned how.[/COLOR]
[B]To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters: [/B][COLOR=purple]Knitting Help and Ravelry[/COLOR]
[B]Blogs: [/B][COLOR=purple]Annie Modesitt, Yarn Harlot, Knitting Daily[/COLOR]

[B][I]Misc.[/I][/B]:[COLOR=purple] A few podcasts–Knitpicks and I can’t remember the others.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#800080]Wow, that’s me! [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#800080]AprilT :knitting: [/COLOR]

#5

YARN:

Fingering: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Painter’s Palette Premium Merino[/COLOR]

DK: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Kathmandu DK[/COLOR]

Light Worsted: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Cotton Fleece[/COLOR]

Worsted: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Malabrigo, KP Andean Silk[/COLOR]

Heavy Worsted:

Bulky: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Lamb’s Pride Bulky wool[/COLOR]

Super Bulky: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Malabrigo Aquarella[/COLOR]

Various: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]I love any natural fibers![/COLOR]

Needles:

Circulars:[COLOR=blue] [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Addi’s but mostly I use my Denise interchangables. [/COLOR][/COLOR]
Single Points: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Boye[/COLOR]

Double Points: [COLOR=blue] [COLOR=DarkOrchid]bamboo[/COLOR][/COLOR]

Cables: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]bamboo[/COLOR]

Patterns:

Scarf: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]My So Called Scarf, Scribble Lace Scarf[/COLOR]

Afghan: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]I would like to try an Aran sampler pattern where you knit individual squares. [/COLOR]

Sweater: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Simple Knitted Bodice, Juliet[/COLOR]

Sock: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Fiber Trends Felted Clogs (as close as I get to socks)[/COLOR]
Bag: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Brea Bag[/COLOR]

Hat/Gloves/Mittens: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Cabled Newsboy Cap, Fiber Trends Snow Country Felted Mittens[/COLOR]

Misc.: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]I use lots of patters from Interweave Knits and KnitScene Magazines.[/COLOR]

Websites:

To purchase yarn/patterns/notions: [COLOR=blue]

[COLOR=DarkOrchid]Yarn: Knitpicks, Webs, Sheep Shed Studio

Patterns: Zephyr Style, Knit and Tonic, Stitch Diva Studio[/COLOR]
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For free patterns/tips: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Knitty, Magknits
[/COLOR]
To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters: [COLOR=blue] [COLOR=DarkOrchid]Either here, Craftster, or Ravelry [/COLOR][/COLOR]

Blogs: [COLOR=DarkOrchid]A Mingled Yarn, Knit and Tonic

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#6

[B]YARN:[/B]
Fingering: Regia generally…but not too picky
DK: Mary Maxim Mellowspun
Light Worsted:
Worsted: Anything with a high wool or alpaca content
Heavy Worsted: Havent really used too much
Bulky: See above
Super Bulky: See Above
Various:

[B]Needles[/B]:
Circulars: Denise, but only cause I don’t own any others
Single Points: Bamboo
Double Points: Knit picks nickle plated
Cables: Haven’t gotten to cableing yet

[B]Patterns:[/B]
Scarf: Not to big on scarves
Afghan: Improv rules
Sweater: Sweater wizard, I like the freedom to create my own
Sock: I like a gusseted sock with a reinforced heel
Bag: No into baggage! smiles
Hat/Gloves/Mittens: I like retro patterns like http://www.freevintageknitting.com/mittens/616-gloves-pattern.html
Misc.: Love teddy bear patterns

Websites:
To purchase yarn/patterns/notions:
For free patterns/tips:
To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters:
Blogs:

Misc.:

#7

[B]Fingering:[COLOR=“Lime”]Cherry Tree Hill[/COLOR]
Sports Wt. [COLOR=“Lime”]Frog Tree 100% Alpacka Wool[/COLOR]
DK:
Light Worsted:[COLOR=“Lime”] Dream In Color Classy[/COLOR]
Worsted:[COLOR=“Lime”]Malabrigo :happydance: [/COLOR]
Heavy Worsted:[COLOR=“Red”]Haven’t used any[/COLOR]
Bulky:
Super Bulky:
Various:[/B]

[B][I]Needles[/I][/B]:
[B]Circulars: [COLOR=“Blue”]Options, I was using Addi’s and still do on somethings. I love them both.[/COLOR]
Single Points: [COLOR=“RoyalBlue”]Don’t use anymore[/COLOR]
Double Points:[COLOR=“RoyalBlue”]Harmony and just love them[/COLOR]
Cables:[/B]Harmony

[B][I]Patterns[/I][/B]:
[B]Scarf:
Afghan:
Sweater:
Sock:
Bag:
Hat/Gloves/Mittens:
Misc.:[/B]

[B][I]Websites[/I][/B]:
[B]To purchase yarn/patterns/notions:
For free patterns/tips:
To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters:
Blogs:[/B]

[B][I]Misc.[/I][/B]:[/QUOTE]

#8

Ok, we’ll just have to wait and see if you all sort of agree!

#9

[B][I]YARN[/I][/B]:
[B]Fingering:[/B] Alpaca with a Twist
[B]Sport/Baby:[/B] Twilley’s of Stamford Freedom Spirit
[B]DK:[/B] Knitpicks Superwash
[B]Worsted:[/B] Paton’s Wool
[B]Bulky:[/B] Sensations Licorice

[B][I]Needles[/I][/B]:
[B]Circulars: [/B] Knitpicks Options/Harmony

[B][I]Patterns[/I][/B]:
[B]Misc.:[/B] Mostly I’m improvising my own patterns rather than following someone else’s

#10

Fingering: ShibuiKnits Sock
DK:
Light Worsted:
Worsted: Cascade 220 or Malabrigo Worsted Merino
Heavy Worsted: Rio de la Plata Wool Multi
Bulky: Schaefer Esperanza
Super Bulky:
Various:

Needles:
Circulars: Denise Interchangeable
Single Points:
Double Points: It’s a tie between Susan Bates Silvalume or Crystal Palace Bamboo sock needles
Cables: Clover “J” shaped cable needles

Patterns: Usually anything from Knitty
Scarf: "Clapotis"
Afghan: N/A
Sweater:
Sock: Knitty’s "Jaywalker"
Bag: Candy Stripers Messenger Bag (from Stitch 'n Bitch Nation)
Hat/Gloves/Mittens: Knitty’s “Fetching” and “Hermione’s Cables and Bobbles Hat” from Charmed Knits.
Misc.: Lady Eleanor, Calorimetry

Websites:
To purchase yarn/patterns/notions: I don’t purchase yarn or notions online
For free patterns/tips: Ravelry
To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters: Ravelry
Blogs: My own (LOL), Yarn Harlot

#11

Fingering:
DK:
Light Worsted:
Worsted:Mmmmalabrigo
Heavy Worsted:Debbie Bliss Cashmerino
Bulky:
Super Bulky:Malabrigo Gruesa
Various:I haven’t worked with a wide range of yarns so far, but I’m working on that.

Needles:
Circulars:Knit Picks Options
Single Points:see above
Double Points: At this point, I HATE them. Two circs all the way.
Cables:All I’ve tried is the Lion Brand, but I want to get the Harmony’s

Patterns:
Scarf:Palindrome
Afghan:
Sweater:Does the Two-Tone Shrug count?
Sock:Still working on the basics.:teehee:
Bag:
Hat/Gloves/Mittens: Slouchy Hat, Irish Hiking Wristwarmers (too hot in FL for anything else)
Misc.:

Websites:
To purchase yarn/patterns/notions: Knit Picks, Little Knits
For free patterns/tips:
To interact with fellow knitters/crocheters:KH, Ravelry
Blogs:

Misc.: I usually skip blogs and listen to podcasts or MP3books instead, that way I can keep knitting.:mrgreen: