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Purl Soho Worsted Twist

1/15/2016

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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.

2 Comments
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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YarntYouGlad link
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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