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Fantastico!!
I’m currently knitting a slip stitch colorwork beanie with this yarn. Omg the softness just blows me away! I picked up a tip from Pink Knits, she said to double wind your yarn, to allow it to relax into its natural state. I’ve just tried it with this yarn and it’s so worth the extra minute! It’s so fluffy! Keep in mind, it won’t work on a regular plastic winder, those are made for a single wind, 100 grams. But jimmy beans sells a beautiful wood winder that should work. Otherwise, just wind it by hand loosely and you’ll have the same result.
My girlfriend saw what I was working with, and she said, “oh, that’s cheap yarn!” but you know what? I’m making a fluffy soft PERFECT beanie for less than half of what the other yarns could cost me. It’s all what you put into your work. I don’t think it’s “cheap,” it’s just inexpensive, and it’s 100% merino and as good as they come, actually better! Happy knitting!
By Elisabettawilla on Aug 28, 2021
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Amazing, perfect stitches!
I started my craft after many years of crocheting, and I have ergo hooks, top of the line. So of course when I started knitting, everyone recommended Addi or Chiaogoo. I love them both, but since I’m just trying everything, I was really interested in a squared needle set. This has blown me away! I’m not sure if it’s just the yarn I’m using, or that I’m getting better at knitting, but DANG my stitches are so perfect they look like a machine printed them. The points are pretty great in my opinion too. I love that Chiaogoo has nice sharp tapered points, and I thought I wouldn’t be able to work with Addi, but these are just perfection! They glide so smoothly between stitches, and I’ve never had any issue splitting my yarns. They warm up to my hands very well, important now that it’s cold out. I am going to ask for the whole interchangeable set for Christmas, that’s how impressed I am from this knitting needle! A must try if you’re struggling with incredible definition! Thanks Jimmy Beans! You have such a great selection, you’ll find your perfect needle here!
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So light and soft!
I have been shying away from all synthetic fibers, but this yarn is so darling, I just couldn’t pass it up! It is shiny and soft, yet lightweight and still manages to be warm with the wool. Seriously, I made a simple knit hat and I don’t want to take it off, it feels like a hug. It has little speckles of tweed, so it gives it a rustic feel, and bright pops of color I bought pickled ginger!. I love it and would definitely recommend! It knits up really well and I haven’t seen a knot anywhere yet, it doesn’t split unless I’m not being mindful and jam my needle in there. Really really light drape, it’s definitely on the thinner side of worsted!
I’m taking only one star off because I think they Berroco could have made this texture and feel with less synthetic fibers, and when it’s only half wool and cotton, I expect to pay less. Fortunately Berroco AND Jimmy Beans have a great selection.
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Sooooo soft
This was lovely to create work hats for my husbands business. So warm and squishy. Just remember to block, which I forgot, so that may have lead to the mild fuzziness, even gentle washing in a garment bag, flat drying. Still one of my favorite yarns, and I will continue to purchase for other projects! I love the price point, the washability, the color range, and of course the feel in my hands!
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