All Reviews Written by "ThereseRA"

Nice stitch definition. Cannot give 5 stars because project still WIP and because swatch seems “limp” after washing and drying, unlike quality merino. But I had to settle on yarn that is machine washable/dryable without requiring special attention.

I chose Ultra Pima over the mercerized, long-staple cotton because of color request and hoped that Pima was a nice as it is in jersey fabrics. It knits up well, no fault with that. The future wearer's mother prefers easy-care materials and having washed a swatch I thought this would work. The sweater is finished and before assembling I washed and dried the pieces in a garment net, cold water, using Perwoll and low temp in my dryer. Unfortunately this yarn is loaded with short fibers and therefore shed quite a bit. Hope the expected pilling during wear will not be terrible, because I would hate to see several months' worth of time go to waste.

In fairness I need to say that this yarn was chosen to knit a girl‘s sweater with emphasis on easy care machine washable. I chose wool because I avoid spending time working with synthetic yarns. The swatch worked up well with indicated needle size I knit tightly, but after machine washing in cold, delicate setting, the swatch had stretched and lost elasticity. I intentionally added a white yarn to the lingerie bag and found that the dark Rios had bled. The yarn may be fine for different purposes and being hand-washed, but easy care it is not.

While I could not incorporate these into a specific project, I find the idea excellent and wished more manufacturers of quality yarns would offer some of their line in such lengths.

Having made a swatch with this weight, I thought that it has a fairly loose twist and decided not to use it for a specific project.

I bought Addi circular needles when I needed different sizes to add to my collection of age-old Perlinox needles, and find the Addis to be excellent. What I like in particular is the flexibility of the cord that makes using them with the Magic turn in place of double-pointed needles so easy.

Need to add to my earlier review that I gave four stars only because I haven't yet worked with this yarn.

I try to stay away from yarns containing synthetic fibers, so this is one I chose long ago, but haven't yet used. I am planning to knit a shawl in a brioche pattern, using double strands of Holly Hock/Pink Frost and expect it to be just the right weight for Georgia's cooler season. Will report again when I have had time to work with it.

Love these markers for their delicacy as they easily slide out of the way.