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ripley
New Pal
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 Posted - 11/02/2005 : 2:16:11 PM
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Has anyone used this yarn? I bought some on sale because the price was quite reasonable for 100% wool. And WOW...I was so pleased. The yarn is from Chile, I think the term is kettle dyed...the colors (and the shading of the color were outstanding. I bought enough for a womans cardigan in a deep raspberry red and my swatch knitted up nicely. Has this yarn been reviewed here? Does any one have any comments? The labelsays worsted, but I feel its a very light worsted. I can't wait to find the right pattern !
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blr2449
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 11/02/2005 : 3:59:42 PM
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I've seen it but haven't used it. I am, however, attracted to what you describe as "deep raspberry red." What color number is it?
I'll have to look into this. Like I need more yarn. 
Barbara
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HellaHelen
Chatty Knitter
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2005 : 4:44:54 PM
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That does sound beautiful. I just got some of this in "light apricot," which is really more of a golden/mustardy yellow, with very pretty gradations in color throughout. The one negative I've heard about this yarn is that the hanks are squirrely and very difficult to wind into balls. In fact, it may be easier NOT to use a swift, should you be so lucky as to own one in the first place.
Happy knitting,
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sparkleplenty
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
484 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2005 : 6:11:20 PM
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I love this yarn! I used it with 2 other yarns in an entrelac scarf last year, and then made a teddy bear sweater with the leftover.
I'm using a red to make a felted purse. My old LYS used it for felting, and the samples there were gorgeous.
I agree that it's a light worsted.
Sarah
http://sarah.teamradicus.com/art.htm
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theraknit
Chatty Knitter
USA
208 Posts |
Posted - 11/02/2005 : 7:09:36 PM
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I have used it for making felted clogs. It's OK....Lambs Pride is my favorite with Cascade 220 following close behind.
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 11/02/2005 : 8:42:28 PM
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I just saw it recently at Acorn. It came in lots of color and felt great. Nice to hear what you had to say about it.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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slaggyc
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 11/02/2005 : 10:35:58 PM
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I just used it to knit a panta (headband type thing). I LOVE the colors and it's so soft!!! I don't have the label right here, but it was blues with some browns and greens. Gorgeous!
Chelsey
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lauriec
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 11/03/2005 : 06:05:32 AM
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Originally posted by theraknit
I have used it for making felted clogs. It's OK....
I used it for a small felted bag & agree w/ Cathy---it's OK. Nothing special! I much prefer Patons Classic Merino, Noro Kureyon or Little Knits Merino style for felting. (still am a Cascade220 virgin!)
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amber
Seriously Hooked
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