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Valley Yarns Northampton

Even though we love all of our Valley Yarns, Northampton has become a fast favorite! We sourced the softest wool we could find and dyed it in a beautiful collection of solid colors and heathered shades. It is a dream to felt and soft enough for cozy garments. Valley Yarns Northampton also has a whopping 247 yards per skein. It is beautiful and economical. Made in Peru.

Purchase Valley Yarns Northampton in Red, the Valley Yarns 452 Hearts of Oak Hat pattern, the Valley Yarns 462 Hearts of Oak Cardigan pattern, and/or the Valley Yarns Hearts of Oak Christmas Stocking pattern in support of Stitch Red! We'll donate 5% of the proceeds to The Heart Truth through June 30th, 2013.

You may also want to try Northampton Bulky which knits at 3 sts = 1" on US 10.5 needles, or Northampton Sport which knits at 6.5 sts = 1" on US 3.

Content:
100% Wool
Care:
Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage:
100g/247yds
Gauge:
4.5 sts = 1" on US 8, 5 sts = 1" on US 7
Knitting Weight:
Worsted
$5.99 skein Discountable
  • red 17 Red In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • white 01 White In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • natural 02 Natural In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • fawn 03 Fawn In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • chocolate 04 Chocolate In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • lightgrey 05 Light Grey In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • darkgrey 06 Dark Grey In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • black 07 Black In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • pine 08 Pine In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • applegreen 10 Apple Green In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • colonialbl 12 Colonial Blue In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dark navy 13 Dark Navy In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dkperiwink 14 Deep Periwinkle In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • gold 15 Gold In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • sunset 16 Orange Sunset In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • burgundy 18 Burgundy In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • amethyst 19 Amethyst In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • eggplant 20 Eggplant In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dahlia 21 Dahlia In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • brightpink 22 Bright Pink In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dkgreenhea 23 Dark Green Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • ltgreenhth 24 Light Green Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • raspberryh 26 Raspberry Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • merlotheat 27 Merlot Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • chestnuthe 28 Chestnut Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • midnighthe 29 Midnight Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • brightblue 30 Bright Blue In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • springpurp 36 Spring Purple In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • claret 39 Claret In Stock 9 skeins $5.99
  • oceanheath 40 Ocean Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • garnet 41 Garnet In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • LAKEHEATHE 42 Lake Heather In Stock 45 skeins $5.99
  • DENIMHEATH 43 Denim Heather Backordered $5.99
  • TWILIGHTHE 45 Twilight Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • DKOLIVEHEA 46 Dark Olive Heather Backordered $5.99
  • rust 47 Rust In Stock 10 skeins $5.99
  • PACIFICTEA 48 Pacific Teal In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • BROWNHEATH 49 Brown Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • medgrey 50 Medium Grey In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • SAGEHEATHE 51 Sage Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • BOYBLUEHEA 52 Boy Blue Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
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Valley YarnsNorthampton
 
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(based on 63 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (42)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good weight (51)
  • Nice texture (44)
  • Dyed evenly (42)
  • Soft (35)
  • Knits quickly (33)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sweaters (32)
    • Hats (27)
    • Scarves (23)
    • Gloves (15)
    • Felting (13)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (42), Artist (13), Parent (5), Novice (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (48), Yes (6)

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    5.0

    Great yarn, great price!

    By Michelle

    from Alexandria, Va

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Dyed Evenly
    • Good Weight
    • Great Stitch Definition
    • Knits Quickly
    • Nice Texture

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hats
      • Mittens
      • Scarves
      • Sweaters

      Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

      Overall a great workhorse yarn. Soft enough for sweaters and durable enough for every day winter wear accessories (hats, mittens, scarves.)

      The stitch definition is fantastic- cables pop, stockinette is squishy and any lace bits block out beautifully. Wears well, minimal pilling in high friction areas. The colors are great & I haven't experienced any excess dye bleed or fading.

      Service and delivery comments:

      Processed and shipped quickly; arrived on time & packaged well.

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      • No

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      5.0

      An Ideal Yarn In Every Respect

      By Reesie

      from Hayward, CA

      About Me Novice

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Good Weight
      • Knits Quickly
      • Nice Texture
      • Soft

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Felting
        • Sweaters

        Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

        I used this yarn to make a cardigan sweater. It was easy to work with and turned out beautifully.

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        • No

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        5.0

        A great worsted weight yarn

        By airedalemom

        from putney, vermont

        About Me Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Dyed Evenly
        • Dye Lots Match Well
        • Easy To Fix
        • Good Weight
        • Hides Mistakes
        • Knits Quickly
        • Machine Washable
        • Nice Texture
        • Retains Fluffiness
        • Soft

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Gloves
          • Hats
          • Scarves
          • Sweaters

          Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

          Soft, cuddly yarn. When you need to pull out mistakes, the yarn retains its loft.

          Service and delivery comments:

          The yarn I ordered was not in stock when I ordered. I was told they would forward it when it became available, which happily was in only a few days. Very pleased with the service.

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          • No

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          4.0

          Nice Quality at an Affordable Price

          By Granny P

          from Ashland, OR

          About Me Enthusiast, Grandparent

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Dyed Evenly
          • Good Weight
          • Nice Texture
          • Soft

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Gloves
            • Hats
            • Sweaters

            Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

            I ordered this because of the excellent yardage and price. I'd always wanted to try the Valley Yarns and was not disappointed. Chose a child's sweater pattern I wasn't exactly sure I was going to like so I didn't want to make a huge investment on the yarn, yet I wanted decent quality. I was not disappointed in this yarn. It knit up beautifully and was surprisingly soft even before washing.

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            • Yes

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            4.0

            Love this YARN!

            By Potterjoan

            from Canada

            About Me Artist, Enthusiast

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Dyed Evenly
            • Good Weight
            • Knits Quickly

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Blanket

              Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

              I used the yarn to knit a blanket for my almost teenaged grandaughter. It is the size of a twin bed top (blocked)using 8 balls. The pattern called for a size 10 needles (US) but I reduced the size to a 9. It was perfect. The definition of the diamond pattern which shows as a positive on one side and a negative was excellent. Good stitch definition! I was so pleased that I purchased MORE in colors I like! Since I purchased more yarn than I needed I am going to use the extra for a sweater for her. A good yarn and with the sale ....a great value

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              5.0

              A workhorse wool

              By irononmaiden

              from Chicago, IL

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              Pros

              • Dyed Evenly
              • Easy To Fix
              • Good Weight
              • Knits Quickly
              • Nice Texture

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Felting
                • Gloves
                • Hats
                • Scarves
                • Sweaters

                Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                Northampton is one of the yarns that I keep a "perennial stash" of: I've always got some on hand, and I use it for just about everything.

                The color selection is pretty good, but I wish they would expand it. But I love the colors they do have and how many heathers there are. I love how mix-and-matchable they are.

                It's really, REALLY comfortable to knit with. Mistakes are easy to fix. It frogs well. It grips the needles nicely. I can wear it around my neck without climbing the walls. Personally, I think it has a nicer texture than Cascade 220.

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                • No

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                4.0

                nice yarn

                By frequent guest

                from AU

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Good Weight
                • Soft

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                    Nice and soft yarn.

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                    4.0

                    Favorite Wool

                    By Auntie Wendy

                    from Canada

                    About Me Enthusiast

                    Pros

                    • Dyed Evenly
                    • Good Weight
                    • Hides Mistakes
                    • Knits Quickly
                    • Nice Texture
                    • Soft

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Blankets

                      Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                      I have knit blankets for my nieces and nephews using this wool, it is warm yet fairly lightweight, drapes beautifully and the colours are gorgeous.

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                      • No

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                      4.0

                      Softer than other wool yarns of same wt

                      By Gwen

                      from Sheboygan, WI

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Dyed Evenly
                      • Hides Mistakes
                      • Nice Texture
                      • Soft

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Socks
                        • Sweaters

                        Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                        Wanted the yarn for sweaters and was not disappointed. Beautiful rich color, could have been a bit more "heathery", but still very nice. Softer than other worsted wool yarns, but not as thick - could be bit thicker for sweaters to knit up a bit faster. Found US 7 to look better than 8. Love the yardage per skein - not skimpy! Excellent price, too. Would buy this yarn again.

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                        5.0

                        Great quality for the price

                        By Leslie R.

                        from Portland, OR

                        About Me Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Good Weight
                        • Knits Quickly
                        • Nice Texture
                        • Soft

                        Cons

                        • Stretches

                        Best Uses

                        • Hats
                        • Scarves
                        • Sweaters

                        Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                        Using this to knit a cabled cardigan. So far is knitting up quickly. The yarn is much softer than I expected and has really nice stitch definition. It does appear to stretch a bit which is something to take into account with regards to gauge. Since it's still in process I can't comment on the durability or how it holds up, but so far so good!

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