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Classic Elite Yarns Fresco
You will not believe how soft Classic Elite Fresco is! The 6 ½ stitch to the inch gauge makes this yarn perfect for colorwork and delicate projects. Fresco's three plies are soft and squishy, in deep colors with a little shine that gives great stitch detail. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 60% Wool/30% Baby Alpaca/10% Angora
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/164yd
- Gauge:
- 6.5 sts = 1" on US 5
- Knitting Weight:
- Sport
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by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (12)
- Nice texture (12)
- Dyed evenly (11)
- Soft (11)
- Easy to fix (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (6)
- Hats (4)
- Scarves (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
Used for Jared Flood's Beaumont as written and later with color modifications. Have now made 5 of these hats. It is a great yarn for this pattern. Would love to try it for a sweater, it would be very warm and soft.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Great Stitch Definition
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
I purchased this yarn as it was used by the designer for the Circle Sweater in the Vogue Crochet special edition. I was quite pleased with the stitch definition and softness of the yarn. The sweater turned out perfect. I will definitely purchase again!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Sweaters....scarves.....shawls.
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
I love working with this yarn! I used it to make a fair Isle sweater for my husband and I want to use it on a sweater drees for me. It want fast to knit. The only problem I had was that when I ordered the 'Root Beer' color it was a purple color. Since I wanted to use it in my husband sweater I was disappointed that it wasn't brown. But I'll use it for my dress. ALL the other colors I've ordered we're true to the pictures and names
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Stretches
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
i used the yarn to make a hat. it's quite soft and looks nice and even. after washing it stretched out a bit. my only complaint is i ordered the 'tomato' color, thinking it's going to be a bright red. it's actually a brick orangey red.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Shawls
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
I used this for a "Leftie" shawl. It's wonderfully soft from the alpaca and angora. The colors are lovely, perfect for stranded colorwork.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Great For Color Work
- Great For Stitch Work
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
I have used Fresco for a Fairisle hat and a stitch work scarf. The yarn shows both techniques well. The halo makes a lovely finish and both are next to the skin soft to wear. I will use Fresco again. It is an excellent yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Hats
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
I made the Selbu Modern Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn with this yarn and I couldn't be more pleased. The yarn is soft, has a beautiful halo and there are so many colors to choose from.
The yarn is absolutely worth the price for quality in a fingering weight yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Twists Up
Best Uses
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
Very soft, beautiful yarn. It knits up at quite a fine gauge (almost sock weight), but that's what I wanted. Easy to work with and knits up quickly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Mittens
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
I'm really thinking that I'm becomming a Classic Elite Queen. I really love knitting with their wonderfully classic yarns.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Sheds
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Fresco:
I purchased Fresco before I knew what I would knit. I loved the mottled gray colorway in Graystone. It is so soft, lightly haloed, and very squishy. I decided to make a shawl with it and had to purchase two additional hanks. I've even begun putting beads on it. Also I've had very little splitting with it, and I'm knitting on metal circulars.
Only comment I would make is that I do notice small tufts of fiber that get worked loose. I only hope it does not shed on my dress as I'll be wearing this to a wedding. Other than that I adore this yarn. It has wonderful strength, it's got some give in it when knitting, it knits up super soft and is very warm. I definitely look forward to creating another project with this yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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