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Sock? Probably not
So much stiffer and scratchiest than I remembered from 5 or 10 years ago. Colors are nice and bright, and the quality seems good, so this will probably become a winter hat or two for homeless people.
By SharronA on Nov 10, 2019
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M Tosh always deluxe
Got these 20-yard samples to check out some color combos and am using them for miniature Christmas stockings. As it is not plied or “ single ply” if you prefer I won’t be using it for people socks, as I have a hard time keeping it from twisting and tightening as I knit.
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Lorna’s Laces, Consistently Excellent
Haven’t used this sock yarn for awhile, but am glad to have it back in my stash. The yarn thickness and twist are even throughout the shrink, and socks or anything made from it wear well. I have some LL socks over 10 years old.
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Mixed Reaction
Lorna's Laces yarns are consistently excellent, and this skein was no exception. However, the special edition variegated colorway I ordered was just awful! It had been described, and pictured, as sno-cone colors. In reality, the colors seem like a throwback to the 1970s harvest gold, avocado green, pumpkin orange, camel tan, and a very dull turquoise and an even duller grayish-plum. I had planned to mix these sherbet-y colors with white for a light and bright striped pair of knee socks. I won't waste the yarn but it will definitely go into a nothing special kind of project now.
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A pleasure to knit!
This yarn handles beautifully. It doesn't slip, split, or unwind. It seems to be on "my side" and creates a very even tension for me. It's a little heavier than most fingering yarns I use. The weight and thickness is very consistent throughout the skein. My only (minor) complaint is that the lovely delicate colors that drew me to this "Spice" skein were muddied and toned down in the knitted piece. Not a surprise, just a bit of a disappointment. I will definitely make more socks from this yarn in other colorways.
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