I’ve been having Rug Yarn made from our Suri seconds. Morning Star Fiber Mill in Apple Creek, Ohio does a nice job with this. Some I’ve had blended with a similar grade of wool to help the suri hold together and prevent shedding. The last batch of suri was a little longer length. In fact I may have sent some blankets of some of our older girls, if I remember right. Need to write these things down, because the remembering part is definitely a challenge!
This is some of our Super Bulky Suri Alpaca Yarn, otherwise known as Rug Yarn. There is approximately 140 yards on a bump. It does make lovely rugs, so soft and warm, though I have used it for other things such as coasters, trivets, purses, baskets, yarn bowls, and pet beds. A real treat for your pet, by the way!
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I’ve scribbled down lots of notes as I’ve been working, and FINALLY I’m going to attempt to write down some patterns and give you some yardages.
This will be a series of posts as I gather together the information for each project. I am not a professional pattern writer, nor a mathemetician. If you find corrections that need to be made, please let me know.
Yards divided by Ounces = Yards Per Ounce
Knowing that there is 140 yards on a bump of our Suri Rug Yarn, and a bump weighs 53 ounces, I need to divide yards by ounces to figure how many yards in one ounce.
I usually use a Size S hook. Yardages for rug yarn made with huacaya or other fibers will differ. Suri averages 4.5 yards per ounce. Click on the links below for the pattern I used. These projects all use the same basic pattern.
Coaster – 6 yards
Trivet – 13 yards
Yarn Bowl (7″ x 4″) – 35 yards
Yarn Bowl with Handles (8″ x 7″) – 64 yards
Small Basket with Handles ( 13″ x 9″ x 9″) – 50 Yards
Medium Basket – 112 yards
Large Basket (14″ x 14″) – 206 yards
Small Round Rug (20″) – 52 yards
Medium Round Rug – 87 yards
Small Pet Bed – (19″ x 4″) – 126 yards
Large Oval Rug (24″ x 44″) – 252 yards
These projects all use the same basic pattern. (This will be a post for a later date).
Little Purse with Strap (6″ x 2.5″ x 7″)- 25 yards
Medium Purse/Bag with Handles (11″ x 6″ x 10.5″) – 60 yards
Medium Purse with Strap (12″ x 3.5″ x 10″) – 55 yards
Large Bag with Strap (20″ x 12″ x5″) – 115 yards
