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Berroco Vintage
Berroco Vintage will quickly become your go-to yarn for any project. Available ina beautiful selection of solids and heathers, this machine washable yarn is perfect for anything you can dream up. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 50% Acrylic/40% Wool/10% Nylon
- Care:
- Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/217yds
- Gauge:
- 4.5-5 sts = 1" on US 7-8
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
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by PowerReviews(based on 69 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Soft (49)
- Nice texture (46)
- Good weight (45)
- Machine washable (36)
- Knits quickly (33)
Cons
- Sheds (3)
- Stretches (3)
Best Uses
- Sweaters (38)
- Scarves (34)
- Hats (33)
- Gloves (17)
- Afghans (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (37), Artist (13), Parent (13), Knitter (4), Collector (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (40), Yes (12)
Most Liked Positive Review
Absolutely LOVE this yarn..
This yarn is so beautiful and soft to the touch. Prior to the first project that I made with the Berroco Vintage, (a blanket for my Mom for Christmas using Tide Pool and Breezeway...Read complete review
This yarn is so beautiful and soft to the touch. Prior to the first project that I made with the Berroco Vintage, (a blanket for my Mom for Christmas using Tide Pool and Breezeway) I had been using yarn from a craft store, but I don't think I'll ever go back. It knits up quickly, and the stitch definition is beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised at how soft it was when it knitted up, and while I used it to make a blanket, as previously noted, I will also be using the remaining yarn to make a pair of mittens for myself. It was also discountable, so this beautiful yarn was comparable in cost to the yarn I was buying in craft stores.
The one thing I would say negatively about the yarn was that in some cases there was less yardage in the Tide Pool color than the Breezeway, but not enough of a difference that it affected the project that I was making.
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Most Liked Negative Review
a little pricey and darker color
I usually don't purchase synthetic fibers or synthetic blends. BUT i had a commissioned request for a specific color and easy care. So i purchased this yarn. It's fine, it's soft and good ...Read complete review
I usually don't purchase synthetic fibers or synthetic blends. BUT i had a commissioned request for a specific color and easy care. So i purchased this yarn. It's fine, it's soft and good yardage, and doesn't seem like a substandard fiber. However, it was the same price, if not more expensive than some of the 100% wool yarns on here... like cascade. I was ok with a close color because i know that depending on the monitor a color can look slightly different, but unfortunately the color was way off from the picture and considerably darker and more blue. Even though the color is beautiful in it's own right, it was far from the picture. I wasn't able to use it for the project, and ended up buying another yarn. So, be wary of the pictures and expect darker, and it's a nice wool blend. So if you want a quality blend, this is a good yarn.... but even so, in my opinion it's expensive for what it is.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
I've been making childrens sweater
with this yarn. And I've also
made some hats. I like the way it
knits up, and the feel is nice too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Deep Rich Color
- Dyed Evenly
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
- Light Weight For A Worste
Best Uses
- Lightweight Afghans
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
This yarn is beautiful and has a nice soft hand. The color is rich and deep. However, I am surprised at how light of a fabric it knits up to. Being a wool blend and worsted weight, I expected it to be more substantial. The afghan I am making will be wonderful as a light lap robe but would not qualify as a warm, snuggly
Blanket. I woudn't hesitate to use this beautiful, generous yardage yarn again keeping the above in mind. Scarves and light weight tops would be perfect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- None that I can find
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
Making a hoodie out of this -- not done yet, but so far the yarn has a nice feel and body.
Service and delivery comments:
Yarn arrived quickly. :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
This is just a nice yarn- it's very soft, but clearly durable. I got Chana Dal (color), and there's a lot of depth to the color. Cables look really nice!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Stretches
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
I'm going to make my son an afghan. Used it once to make Girasole by Jared Flood.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Similar:
- encore
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
A great yarn that works really well for my sweaters and a great assortment of colors to choose from.
Pros
- Good stitch definition
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
I had heard some knitters found this yarn to be splitty, but I did not have that problem at all. In fact, I ordered more for another project before I finished my current one. It is very nice yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Afghans
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
Lovely texture to work with and has great body even though it is so soft.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Doesn't Frog Well
- Sheds
Best Uses
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
This yarn is very soft, the colours are gorgeously heathered. It looks beautiful when knitted up. However, it doesn't frog well repeatedly - tends to untwist a bit and fuzz up(which is a concern for a novice knitter), and that leads me to be concerned with how it will hold up to wear and washing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Berroco Vintage:
My afghan turned out great using this yarn. Nice teexture and a pleasure to work with. You will love this yarn. Plus it's washable.
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