Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK

[maisiejones]

Has anyone used this? I'm attempting to knit a cuddly toy and this wool is a nightmare. I'm on the verge of chucking it out of the window.

I made a baby cardi and hat with this and ended up throwing it in the bin, it looked so bad. Doesn't knit up nicely at all, the bumps of the yarn kept snagging on the needles and it was impossible to sew up with.

Shame, because it's lovely and soft (and expensive).

I agree. I've started six times and got no further than the ninth row. Trying to 'make one' and you just can't see where to pick up the yarn. Glad it isn't just me.

It's a pain in the arse! I did a blanket (first real knitting project) and it isn't straight.

It really is snuggly though! Feels lovely if you ignore the irregular shape.

Sorry, meant to say that it stretches ridiculously easily- which is why it's misshapen

It is a shame as yes, it's beautifully soft and Larry Lamb would be lovely if I could be bothered to persevere. I enjoy the pleasure of knitting and this yarn is a torment rather than a pleasure.

oh no! I have just ordered a ball of this to make a cuddly snowman! should have checked MN first! oh well, will see how it goes, but prepare for disaster!

I gave up on it, it seemed lovely in the shop.
It's now chopped into tiny bits on toddlers snowy collage pictures.

I have five balls in a lovely lilac bought for a set of baby clothes I just keep giving up

I've knitted with this a fair few times without too many problems. I prefer using bamboo needles as it 'squeaked' terribly on metal needles. If you want me to knit Larry for you Maisie I'll give it a go - I'd hate to see it abandoned in frustration.

Terrible stuff.

oh, woolybacks I use bamboo needles so maybe I will be OK....crossing fingers!

Woollybacks.. Thank you so much. How kind of you. I've ordered some different yarn so hopefully will get Larry completed successfully.

If anyone would like 3 x 50g balls in cream, they're very welcome to message me. I don't want anything for them.

I have Crocheted with it with no real problems that I remember. I think I made a teeny owl and a cowl for DS2 (bizarrely, given he is a teenager!)

Here is Lolly Lamb. I persevered and instead of trying to pick up the thread to increase which was a nightmare, I knitted through the back of the stitch instead. Glad I did as I think she's cute.

That's lovely! I'm sure whoever it's for will love it.
I have bought snowflake lots of times, I found it okay on bamboo needless and I like it for babies.

Would you mind telling me how you sewed up the parts? Did you use a different yarn? The knitting part posed no problem bc I took my time, used a lot of stitch markers and kept notes. Using contrasting coloured needles also helped. It's just the thought of sewing the parts that intimidates me. :/

@beechwood45789 it is actually quite easy to sew up. It's quite forgiving as the stitches blend in with the knitting. However, you could use a matching smooth yarn if you prefer or add a length of contrasting sewing thread to the snowflake yarn so you can see your stitches (when you are happy you can carefully snip the thread and pull it out).