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Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool
The staff can't get enough of Cascade Ecological Wool! Available in several undyed, earthy colors, it knits and felts beautifully. Cascade Ecological Wool has a whopping 478 yards per skein, so it is a tremendous value. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 100% Peruvian Wool
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 250g/478yd
- Gauge:
- 3.5-4 sts = 1" on US 9-10
- Knitting Weight:
- Heavy Worsted
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by PowerReviews(based on 34 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Knits quickly (25)
- Good weight (23)
- Nice texture (19)
- Soft (13)
- Dyed evenly (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (19)
- Hats (6)
- Felting (5)
- Scarves (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (16), Artist (11), Parent (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (27)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great natural color
On my monitor, the yarn in coffee is not the true color. There are no warm golden tones. I love the actual dark brown ashy color a lot better, for my project it ...Read complete review
On my monitor, the yarn in coffee is not the true color. There are no warm golden tones. I love the actual dark brown ashy color a lot better, for my project it has a classier appeal. Worked 7 skeins of this yarn without encountering a single slub or knot. There was the occasional bit of straw. I worked double strands of yarn into a heavily cabled hooded car coat. The cable definition is incredible and springy, I thoroughly enjoyed working with this yarn and hated having to put it down.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Be Wary of Stretching
When knit at recommended gauge, seriously stretches when washed so be wary. Wash aggressively block your swatch and knit to it. Then block finished garment to size. (Knit to fit does NOT work...Read complete review
When knit at recommended gauge, seriously stretches when washed so be wary. Wash aggressively block your swatch and knit to it. Then block finished garment to size. (Knit to fit does NOT work with this yarn.) Otherwise, a really nice yarn.
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
Making a blanket. Haven't started but can't wait.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
This yarn is cozy, soft and squishy. It's thick, but lightweight. The price is wonderful for this quality. Keeps you very warm in the winter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Coarse
- Not Quite A Bulky Weight
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
This yarn knits up quick and easy. It is a bit lighter compared to most bulky yarns, but you can always make it work by adjusting needle size or pattern size. It washes nicely, hand wash of course. The biggest plus about this yarn is the yardage for the price, you can make most sweaters with 2 hanks, and that is just wonderful. The major down side to this yarn is it is corse, but it is 100% highland wool, so if you want something soft, look to another yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
I will buy this yarn again. I want to make a bag and blanket out of it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
Love Knitting and felting with this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Socks
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
I just finished making a yummy hat that has a wide garter stitched band filled with short rows and is topped off with lovely bobbles. I hand knit it with size 8 needles. I used the natural color and I love it. When I made a boo-boo this yarn was very easy to pick out back through stitch by stitch.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
Love this yarn. It is soft and has nice stitch definition. Wears really nice, with no pilling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
I love this yarn. I was looking for a natural -undyed yarn that wasn't white. I've used this yarn many times in dyed versions. Its rustic looking when knit which is a feature that I like. I find it softens considerably when washed- which I do cold water gentle in the machine dry flat because it will definately felt. I also find it knits well on a variety of needles. My prefered look is more ARAN weight on #8 needles, band indicates bulky.
Service and delivery comments:
excellent WEBS service as usual- Lightning fast delivery-good for when you just can't wait to start your project
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Knits Quickly
Cons
- Coarse
- Itchy
- Pills
- Sheds
- Snags
- Stretches
Best Uses
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
The only thing I like about this yarn is the price. Lots of yardage for the dollar. However, I would never use this yarn for any project that I intend to put against my skin. It is so ITCHY! The texture, while even, is very coarse, sheds so much, and it pills something awful. The wool used to make this yarn was clearly not processed or cleaned very thoroughly before spinning; I keep finding random pieces of dried grass (hay?) among the yarn fibers.
If your skin is sensitive or easily irritated, do not use this yarn. It's not worth the bargain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
Cons
- Thicker Than Expected
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool:
This ecowool is just what I wanted for a very warm sweater. It is a little heavier weight than I expected but with blocking, I think it will soften.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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