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Classic Elite Yarns Alpaca Sox
Your tootsies will thank you for knitting socks in this lovely color-washed sock yarn. ALPACA SOX contains a generous dose of 60% alpaca with a heaping helping of merino to make soft, warm socks (or mittens!), and the array of colors in each skein makes for real luxury. A big skein of 450 yards makes two socks and then some. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 60% Alpaca/20% Merino Wool/20% Nylon
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/450yd
- Gauge:
- 8 sts = 1" US 2
- Knitting Weight:
- Sock
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by PowerReviews(based on 4 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (4)
- Nice texture (4)
- Soft (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Socks (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Alpaca Sox:
This yarn is great for socks. The 60% alpaca makes warm socks for cold feet, and the merino balances with the alpaca. The silk and nylon add strength for wear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Socks
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Alpaca Sox:
I'm making a scarf from the Classic Elite Shawls, Wraps, Scarves book that called for this yarn. I've never used it before but did a test swatch and it's wonderfully soft, not splitty at all, seems easy to work with and the colorway I chose which is in greens is spectacular - muted but not grayed down, and just lovely. Highly recommend Classic Elite yarns in general. I've used a good number of them and they are all wonderful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Wash In A Mesh Bag Cold
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Sleep Socks
- Socks
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Alpaca Sox:
I have been knitting for many years. The yarn is soft, but sturdy and feels wonderful as it passes through your fingers. Size 2 needles work out to a good gauge for socks or hats. I reinforce the heel and toe of socks since that is the area most likely to wear. One skein of yarn will make an extra large pair of socks or stocking cap. I always wash the garments in cold water on a gentle cycle. Zippered, mesh bags cut down on any felting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Socks
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Alpaca Sox:
I absolutely loved knitting with this yarn - the feel, the colors and especially the outcome - my socks are beautiful! I got lazy the other day and threw them into a gentle, cold water wash. they felted ever so slightly; I'll not make that mistake again. I have one more pair in the "peacock" underway and have ordered skeins of three other colors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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