tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958761355182193346.post2893100314298076528..comments2023-11-26T06:07:38.995-08:00Comments on Knit 1 LA: the (crochet) MontrealKnit 1 LAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05791013598088788662noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958761355182193346.post-9008068823768675952016-11-09T12:16:19.155-08:002016-11-09T12:16:19.155-08:00Thank you so much!Thank you so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819198285555769935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958761355182193346.post-78347220476808395212016-11-07T12:20:01.679-08:002016-11-07T12:20:01.679-08:00Hi Kathy, you might want to try Lions Brand Wool E...Hi Kathy, you might want to try Lions Brand Wool Ease 'Thick & Quick' that might be a nice substitute. Hope that helps! KarenKnit 1 LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05791013598088788662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958761355182193346.post-90550925860986027392016-11-07T12:14:37.984-08:002016-11-07T12:14:37.984-08:00I would like to try making this but would like to ...I would like to try making this but would like to start with a less expensive yarn. Do you have any suggestions?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819198285555769935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958761355182193346.post-48379273173040326842015-10-07T20:34:23.046-07:002015-10-07T20:34:23.046-07:00Hi, I'm glad you wrote! You bring up such a go...Hi, I'm glad you wrote! You bring up such a good point that I think many crocheters and knitters don't think about when substituting yarns. I know Lana Grande and while it's a nice yarn it doesn't have that added weight alpaca has. I use a lot of Cascade's Magnum but there are some designs I won't use it for for that reason you pointed out, like 'the Day Coat'. It would look nice, it just doesn't have the same drape. But then I wouldn't use an alapa on my Reversible Vest because of the drape, Magnum or Lana Grande are better suited. If you do make it again use an alpaca blend if you use 100% alpaca it's too heavy and will drag too much. Thanks again for writing! KarenKnit 1 LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05791013598088788662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-958761355182193346.post-13390791171716579512015-10-07T18:41:00.022-07:002015-10-07T18:41:00.022-07:00Hi! This is a beautiful design. I was attracted by...Hi! This is a beautiful design. I was attracted by its simplicity and admittedly its name. Montreal is such a great city. <br /><br />I attempted this vest in a super bulky wool (Cascades Lana Grande) but it turned out short and boxy versus the elegant drape that is pictured. I think that given the difference in drape/texture between alpaca and wool, this pattern in best suited for alpaca. I'll give it another try with another yarn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com