The Cotton plied wool yarn is a fantastic yarn for the spring and summer season, consistent of both, cotton and wool it is ideal for the mild but cool days. This gorgeous and soft yarn knits up very evenly and gives a great texture when worked in a pattern or lace stitch. It is very versatile - we have used it for baby and toddler knits as well as adult garments and accessories. Julieta is currently working on 2 baby pattern for this yarn, which will be published on the knitshop.co.uk website in May / June 2011.
Here are the details of this yarn:
fine DK yarn
100g balls
225m / 100g
recommended hand wash 30c
needle size: 3 – 4mm
currently available in 8 colours
Tension: 23sts x 30r stocking stitch on 3mm needles
The cotton plied wool yarn has become famous and was seen in two yarn reviews recently.
Ingrid has knitted up two swatches and posted the yarn review and pictures on her blog. "....try out a pattern...It is called ‘asparagus stitch’, which is worth knitting for the name alone!...."
The yarn was also reviewed in the latest Knitting Magazine by Sue Culligan, June 2011 issue 90. The magazine is available to purchase online at a price of £4.99.
Sue says "This cotton and wool blend is a great yarn for all seasons. It feels like a soft cotton but also has a warmth from the wool element and is perfect for sensitive skins and baby garments. It knits up with lovely clear stitch definition, good elasticity and a soft sheen. The tension comes out at 24 sts to 10cm using 4mm needles, which gives a firm and even knit that is light to handle and wear. ...." Knitting Magazine, issue 90
Links to this blog:
Julieta's knitting on the needles
Ingrid's Yarn review
Knitting Magazine
Cotton plied wool yarn
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