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Classic Elite
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Yarn
60% Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool, 20% Nylon handwash cold, dry flat 8 sts/inch on US #2 (2.75 mm) needles 100 grams 450 yards
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Lovely Feel
By Mz Berry
from California on 11/13/2009
from California on 11/13/2009
Pros:
Great colors, Nice Texture, Soft
Cons:
Unravels
Best Uses:
Scarves, Socks
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Classic Elite Alpaca Sox Yarn - Red Riot #1862:
I love the feel and the colors - wanted a bright, fine yarn for a scarf. I know I knit a little looser than many guages, but was surprised to find I end up with 6.5 sts per inch, not 8, with #2 needles. I decided to stay with that guage and am knitting a beautiful scarf that will be warm and elegant. I will make knee warmers with the extra skein!
I gave only 4 stars because the ply is a bit loose, therefore slowing down knitting to avoid 'splitting' the yarn. I have to watch more than I am used to, so I listen to a book on tape rather than watch a movie while knitting - that's OK!