Just downloded this pattern

[MrsP]

http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SDS-034
I am so excited I just bought this pattern and Now i have to find some nice dk silk drapy yarn.  Any suggestions.   I think I am going to make the cami for my niece and if it works out good I will make the dress for me.
MY nice is an xs (less yarn< faster result) hehe

I needed a break from my big A*& Aran Wedding blanket I am making. 
Its coming out awesome just gets a lil tedious sometimes.

any yarn suggestions any sales?

[LaraKN]

Check this out:
http://www.fiddlesticksknitting.com/silk_sensation.html

DK weight - 100% raw silk - regular $7.95 for 50g/125y
on sale thru 1/16 --  $3.95

[MrsP]

holy pooper doodles thats cheap nice find thanks Gonna check it out now

[Sharon]

What pattern are you using for the afghan.  Our granddaughter is getting married in June and I'm looking for a pattern.  Have several in mind but can't make up my mind which one to do.

[LaraKN]

http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-closeouts/webs-knitting-yarns-ryc-silk-wool-dk/

Webs has Rowan Classic Silk Wool DK on sale 4.99 ball
Content:  50% Merino/50% Silk
Weight/Yardage:  50g/109yd
Knitting Weight:  DK

I've actually seen this warn & it is very nice, have never worked with it.  That other one is raw silk which I am not sure how that feels, one of the silks (i can't remember the name) is rougher than you would think silk would be, maybe someone is more familiar with these than me too.

[MrsP]

omg the 1st one shipping is nuts like 15 and it takes 2 weeks before it ships going to check oth this one.

the afghan is from joanns website,  look in the CAL you will see my never ending saga of patterns and yarn selection for my aran fisherman he he
I am using organic natural wool.

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/projectdetail.jsp?projectFlag=true&CATID=&fullPath=knit%2C+crochet+%26+fiber+arts////crochet&PRODID=xprd509557&subCatName=crochet

[MrsP]

Lara
what do u think of Rapunzel 2 Ply
I got the yarn for my aran from them and I was so satisfied, maybe I will dye it too hehehe IDK you get so much for your money
http://www.catnipyarns.com/niphen.htm

[MrsP]

love the look of the Spun Silk 20/2 - Skein  it is lace weight how does that compare to dk weight

[Sharon]

Thank you for the pattern.  Will add to the list.

[LaraKN]

I would go Avalanche rather than Rapunzel, the yard/weight is right between the 2 yarns recommended in the pattern.

Soie De La Mer   260y=3.53oz = 73.6y/oz
Studio Silk    120y=1.75oz  = 68.6y/oz
Avalanche    250y=3.5oz  = 71.4y/oz
Rapunzel   333y=5.3oz = 63y/oz

Lace weight is way off.

[luckyleah]

Joann.com had all yarn on sale but it may have just ended.  Try it out and see.

[MrsP]

Thanks Lara you ROCK>>>>>
THat is y i love this place hahaha...
okok I am going to call them today,  I want to dye it pink any ideas Lara

[LaraKN]

I haven't ordered any yarn yet to do the dying thing.  I am waiting for summer, Knowing what a slob I am I want to do it outside where I can't ruin anything else.

They only dye I have seen in stores here is RIT, someone here said it is for cotton, not wool, but the website says you can do both & silk. 
Not sure if the koolaid dye would work, never done that, sounds cheezy to me.

Rit has a nice websie (ritdye.com) with lots of tips & techniques & info.  I would start there.  I know around here RIT is easily available & inexpensive enough you could do a little experimenting with like some white t's.

[luckyleah]

oooh dying it yourself?  you are so much braver than me!