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Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace
Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace is a luxurious laceweight yarn from Classic Elite. The alpaca provides a lovely softness and halo, while the silk creates a subtle sheen. Create airy and warm lace garments you'll treasure for years. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 70% Alpaca/30% Silk
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/460yd
- Gauge:
- 8.5 sts = 1" on US 2
- Knitting Weight:
- Lace
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (16)
- Nice texture (16)
- Soft (16)
- Knits quickly (10)
- Dyed evenly (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves (8)
- Gloves (5)
- Sweaters (4)
- Socks (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (13), Parent (5), Artist (4), Collector (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)
Most Liked Positive Review
First-rate lace yarn
Of all the alpaca lace yarns I've tried, the CE Silky Alpaca lace is one of my favorites--among the best alpaca/silk available. I love the subtle sheen and strength of the silk...Read complete review
Of all the alpaca lace yarns I've tried, the CE Silky Alpaca lace is one of my favorites--among the best alpaca/silk available. I love the subtle sheen and strength of the silk .The alpaca is soft without having too much halo so your stitch work really shines. The muted colors are rich-- neither bland nor garish. It's a perfect yarn for lace shawls and scarves!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Love it but It turned my hands blue
I love the dark blue/green color but it bled onto my hands while I was knitting. I have used Silky Alpaca before in lighter colors and never had this problem. Webs advised me ...Read complete review
I love the dark blue/green color but it bled onto my hands while I was knitting. I have used Silky Alpaca before in lighter colors and never had this problem. Webs advised me to do a vinegar wash on the yarn, but I should not have to do that.. I guess a test swatch is in my future.
I really do love the loft, weight, feel and sheen of the Silky Alpaca and hope this was just a bad batch. I am not giving up on a product I have enjoyed so much in the past.
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Shawl
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
I've used this yarn on 3 projects. So I like it a lot for shawls! It doesn't look all that great while knitting, with uneven sts. Be patient and trust your knitting skills. It blooms beautifully after soaking and blocking. It slso holds up well with adding beads.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Malabrigo Silkpaca
Pros
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Shawl
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
I liked this yarn a lot, so much I ordered more in a different color. The original yarn I got was Garnet red. It made a very pretty shawl. The two balls I got were a bit fuzzy, and they did shed some as I knit, but not too badly. Didn't have problems with splitting, was really happy with finished product. It was light, but warm, and very nice feeling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Smooth
- Soft
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Lacework
- Scarves
- Shawls
- Socks
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
I will use this product to knit a lightweight shawl that will work very well in our climate.
Service and delivery comments:
Prompt delivery and packaged well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
love this yarn
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Shawls
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
Love this yarn. I've knitted with it on four (4) projects and love the results!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Machine Knitting
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
I bought this to create a tallis (prayer shawl) for my husband. It's a 24" W x 72" L rectangle, double knit fabric on a Singer mod 280. This yarn works up so beautifully on the machine I bought more in black so I could make a top for myself. Absolutely the nicest fine gauge fabric. I think the silk in it is what makes it that much more superior in the finished product to other alpaca and merino lace weights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
I am making shawls for my daughter's bridemaids, and LOVE using this yarn for them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Socks
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
Very nice quality yarn. Perfect for lace.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
I have always loved this yarn. I have made several shawls with this yarn in different colors. Each one comes out beautifully. It is also great for gloves -- soft and warm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace:
The Silky Alpaca Lace was knit for an edging and hand-sewn to the hem of a the Herringbone Knit Skirt.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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