Sweater yarn that is not wool?

[zvi]

I want to make a sweater. (Well, technically, a poncho, but a crocheted object to keep me all warm and cozy on my top.)

I'm allergic to wool, so I can't use it, and I'm wondering what sort of yarn should I look into for making an adult-size piece of clothing. I have my eye on an ebay lot of 60% cotton/40% microfiber (Lana Grossa Soft Cotton, if anyone knows it), but I'm open to suggestions.

I'm new at this, so I'd like stuff that's easy to work with, and machine washable is better than handwashable, but I am flexible on this point. (Or, rather, I am totally willing to put handwashable things in the washing machine and live with the terrible results, which isn't quite the same thing.) Also, cheaper is better. The pattern I'm looking at calls for 740 yards of bulky.

Comments

[zvi]

oooh, that does look lovely and not too dear.

[ariestess]

I LOVE it. And the new ombre colorways they've got now were a wonderful surprise when I went to get the link for you. I wish this particular yarn were in colors other than the pastel look, but those ombres will definitely help with that issue...