DK Yarns – 5.25-6 sts/1"
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Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo
Classic Elite Cotton Bam Boo is a beautiful, soft tubular yarns that screams to be knit with interesting stitch patterns. The cotton and bamboo absorb the dye differently, adding a hint of color texture to the yarn. Made in Italy.
- Content:
- 52% Cotton/48% Bamboo
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/130yd
- Gauge:
- 6 sts = 1" on US 5
- Knitting Weight:
- DK
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by PowerReviews(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Soft (17)
- Good weight (14)
- Nice texture (14)
- Dyed evenly (10)
- Knits quickly (6)
Cons
- Splits (4)
- Unravels (3)
Best Uses
- Sweaters (9)
- Scarves (6)
- Hats (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (11), Parent (6), Artist (3), Collector (3), Novice (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Soft and Shiny
This soft yarn knits up beautifully. It has more drape than 100% ctton yarn and as much luster as mercerized cotton. Stitch definition is great. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars...Read complete review
This soft yarn knits up beautifully. It has more drape than 100% ctton yarn and as much luster as mercerized cotton. Stitch definition is great. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the difficulty in avoiding hanging loops. The yarn is made of 10 or so tightly twisted plies, which separate rather easily (like embroidery floss) when you manipulate the yarn to make a stitch. I'm no neophyte - I've been knitting for 50 years - but I have to pay close attention to make sure I'm incorporating the full strand of yarn into each stitch. HOWEVER - if you don't mind focusing on your work, this soft yarn feels good in the hands and the finished product is well worth the effort. I'm using the pink, which is a nice delicate color without being boring.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Love Hate Relationship
This yarn feels great once it's knit up. It is super soft and I love the way it feels against my skin. But it's a nightmare to knit with because it splits. I was...Read complete review
This yarn feels great once it's knit up. It is super soft and I love the way it feels against my skin. But it's a nightmare to knit with because it splits. I was constantly cursing this yarn and hated myself for buying it.
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Smooth
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
I'm using this yarn to make a kerchief. The pattern called for DK weight yarn, so I bought this because the description says it is DK weight. However, the Classic Elite website classifies it as sport weight. The yarn is working well, however, and I actually like it because the kerchief will be lightweight for spring and summer. I'm fairly new to knitting, so I'm not yet familiar enough with different yarn weights when it comes to the lighter weights. So, maybe sport and DK are very similar.
The only drawback to this yarn is that it splits, so I have to be careful slipping my needle during knit stitches.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
I've used this yarn for shawls, scarves, and summer weight sweaters. I really like the feel of the yarn, silky, smooth, and soft; has great drape. It's an easy, quick knit.
- 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
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
It is delightful to knit with.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Unravels
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
I have woven three m and o baby blankets and each has turned out lovely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
Just love the feel of this yarn. Bamboo is such a versatile fiber.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Splits
- Tends To Slip
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
I had read the comments before purchasing this, and while I love the yarn, I must agree: it does split, quite a lot.
It also tends to slip off the needles easily, so I'd recommend avoiding nickel-plated needles.
And it is more like a sport weight than DK weight.
Other than those details, I absolutely love this! The texture is great and it has softness of bamboo.
I will definetly buy more of this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good For Sensitive Skin
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Very soft
Cons
- Splits
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
This was a perfect yarn for my daughter going through chemotherapy. She lives in Alaska but any woll, Alpaca, or other animal fibers cause her bald head to itch. This yarn is very soft and breathes well so she doesn't get too warm inside where she works but is also dense enought to keep her head warm outside.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Great Stitch Definition
- Knits Quickly
- Lightweight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- More Colors Needed
Best Uses
- Baby Clothesblankets
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
I am making a log cabin baby quilt out of this yarn. It is soft and beautiful. The colors are perfect, but I had to add a few others from similar yarn types to get enough for the design.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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knitted log cabin block
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Coloration
- Good Weight
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
For future project
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good drape
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Tangles easily
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Cotton Bam Boo:
I made a sweater. I love the "hand" of the finished product,such nice drape.
The yarn does tangle rather badly. I found myself re-balling each skein before using it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Merchant response: This yarn is listed as 6sts = 1" on US 5. This is right on the border of being considered DK weight instead of Sport, so they are very close.