![]() Purl Soho Worsted Twist Yarn 100% Merino Wool 100g/164 yrds Price: $19.50 http://www.purlsoho.com/worsted-twist.html For Christmas, my wonderful husband bought me nine hanks of the Purl Soho Worsted Twist. It runs about $20.00 a hank, unless on sale. A hank is approximately 164 yards with a 4-5 st/in gauge. This is a little more thank I like to spend on yarn when I am just putzing around and making something for myself. (Gifts are a completely different beast, I tend to overspend a lot when making gifts. Whoever says handmade gifts are cheaper than store-bought gifts is seriously delusional.) However, I got around this yarn purchasing guilt by planting the little seed in my husbands head that it would make a lovely gift. So, I didn't buy it- he bought it. Blame defaults to him. I love looking through the free patterns on Purl Soho's website, but this is the first time I've ever used their yarn. I have to say, I am more than pleased with the quality and feel of this yarn. I am working on the Seed Stitch Wrap available in their free patters. (http://www.purlsoho.com/create/2013/09/05/new-worsted-twist-seed-stitch-scarf/) I felt this was a beautiful way to showcase the yarn in a wide, simple stitch wrap with large swaths of color. It works up fairly fast, too, which is a bonus. I am actually pleasantly surprised by how obvious a difference there is in this worsted weight merino compared to some of the more economical options available out there. It is so soft, it really doesn't even feel like wool. I would say if I did a blind touch test, I would have thought this was a soft cotton over a wool, though I would be very sad if I washed it like cotton. I would even dare to say it could be baby blanket soft. More impressive than the feel, though that is quite impressive, are the colors! I love the richness of the colors. The Super Pink really is as bold as it looks on your computer screen and the Timeless Navy is rich with an expressive depth. I think the potential for unique and beautiful projects is quite expansive with the yarn. Bottom Line: This yarn is very nice. It is a little pricey for casual use, but if you have a special project in mind- it's a luxurious feel with great color.
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KArazy (about art and coffee)
2/23/2016 06:42:33 pm
Could you do a review of a yarn that a beginner would use? Something with good quality (in case the project turns out well!!!) but at a more affordable rate? Thanks! Great Review! Looking forward to reading more!
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2/24/2016 08:46:54 am
I would recommend checking out your local yarn store so you can feel the different blends and weights. Also, you could get some one-on-one help choosing the right yarn for your project. This is very helpful if it is one of your first endeavors. However, if a local yarn store is not easily accessible, I would recommend checking out www.knitpicks.com. They have many lines of yarn that are economical and high quality. They have quick delivery and free shipping over $50. They are my go-to site for more affordable yarn.
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