I have used this yarn for a raglan sweater and it's awesome! Nice weight, so super soft and I've washed it numerous times and it looks great. It's my go to travel sweater because I can jam it into my backpack and it still looks great. I used the navy and it's so pretty!
I haven't tried DROPS saffron, which is 100% cotton. I wonder how it compares to this and / or other cotton yarns. I've heard good things but you already have 2 highly rated cottons, so I am not sure it could complete. But maybe worth considering a look next spring.
Here in the U.K. we buy our yarn depending on the thickness of the yarn, such as 4ply, double knitting or chunky. Watching this video, I would not know how much I would need to say, knit a sweater that I buy 5 x 100g balls of double knitting.
They did mention it was dk yarn but it was easy to miss. I'm having the same dilemma. As it comes out at 110m per 50g. I would suggest buying 12 balls (600g). Another way of using your usual 500g might be to go up a needle size and down in the bust size. This would probably give you your desired outcome with less yarn but you should swatch it first. I've used this method and been pleased with the result, getting a generous long sleeved dk jumper from 450g of Acrylic/wool blend.
I want to thank you for your yarn reviews; they are extremely interesting and helpful. It would also be helpful to know row and stitch count using recommended needle size. A before and after blocking swatch would be great; it would really compliment your scientific method and give us a better understanding of the fabric the yarn creates. Thank you.
Did you get a new mic? It sounds great! Thanks for this review, I feel like this yarn isn’t really talked about as much. A few requested if you don’t mind hehe: 1. More cotton wool blend videos (KFO cotton merino, filcolana merci, Hobbii happy place) 2. Reviewing some of hobbii’s new yarns (esp. seashell, olivin, friends cotton linen, tea time)
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I really appreciate these yarn reviews. Thank you for taking the time to collect all this information. The pattern suggestions are also helpful.
Thank you for the kind words, Nicole! We're so happy you enjoyed it!:)
I have used this yarn for a raglan sweater and it's awesome! Nice weight, so super soft and I've washed it numerous times and it looks great. It's my go to travel sweater because I can jam it into my backpack and it still looks great. I used the navy and it's so pretty!
That is so great to hear that it has held up well and you enjoy it!:)
thank you! great review! I would love to try this yarn
We're so happy you enjoyed it!
I haven't tried DROPS saffron, which is 100% cotton. I wonder how it compares to this and / or other cotton yarns. I've heard good things but you already have 2 highly rated cottons, so I am not sure it could complete. But maybe worth considering a look next spring.
Yes, we will absolutely add that to our list!
Here in the U.K. we buy our yarn depending on the thickness of the yarn, such as 4ply, double knitting or chunky. Watching this video, I would not know how much I would need to say, knit a sweater that I buy 5 x 100g balls of double knitting.
Thank you for letting us know, we will try to be more mindful of that! The skein of yarn and website usually has all of that information too:)
They did mention it was dk yarn but it was easy to miss. I'm having the same dilemma. As it comes out at 110m per 50g. I would suggest buying 12 balls (600g). Another way of using your usual 500g might be to go up a needle size and down in the bust size. This would probably give you your desired outcome with less yarn but you should swatch it first. I've used this method and been pleased with the result, getting a generous long sleeved dk jumper from 450g of Acrylic/wool blend.
Great review! I definitely have in mind a project for this yarn. Would love to see a review of WAK The Cotton or Drops Safran.
Thank you! We're happy you enjoyed it! We would love to hear your thoughts if you do make a project with it! And we will add those to our list!
I want to thank you for your yarn reviews; they are extremely interesting and helpful. It would also be helpful to know row and stitch count using recommended needle size. A before and after blocking swatch would be great; it would really compliment your scientific method and give us a better understanding of the fabric the yarn creates. Thank you.
That is a great suggestion! Thank you Jonathan!
Did you get a new mic? It sounds great! Thanks for this review, I feel like this yarn isn’t really talked about as much. A few requested if you don’t mind hehe:
1. More cotton wool blend videos (KFO cotton merino, filcolana merci, Hobbii happy place)
2. Reviewing some of hobbii’s new yarns (esp. seashell, olivin, friends cotton linen, tea time)
Thank you! We're trying some new adjustments!:) And thank you for the wonderful suggestions! We're excited to try those out!