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Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors
Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) blends alpaca and wool into a soft yarn that is perfect for stunning projects. With over 200 yards per hank, this yarn is an excellent value as well. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 50% Superfine Alpaca/50% Wool
- Care:
- Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/219yds
- Gauge:
- 5 sts = 1" on US 7
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
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by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Soft (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great for the money
I bought a few colors of this yarn, 2 skeins of each. It's perfect for making scarves to get ready for next winter. I followed some patterns that called for worsted weight cashmere, ...Read complete review
I bought a few colors of this yarn, 2 skeins of each. It's perfect for making scarves to get ready for next winter. I followed some patterns that called for worsted weight cashmere, but I didn't want to give away $100 scarves! This yarn was a very good substitute. While it isn't as soft as cashmere, it is a very good substitute. Soft, lofty, and much less expensive!
The colors are great, too. Sometimes yarn colors look "muddy," but these are clear and true.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not very soft :(
This yarn is easy to knit with, has good stitch definition, but care is needed to make sure all the ply are knitted - it splits a little. . I knitted the Hourglass Cowl...Read complete review
This yarn is easy to knit with, has good stitch definition, but care is needed to make sure all the ply are knitted - it splits a little. . I knitted the Hourglass Cowl with this yarn, and the finished product is lovely.
I wished it was softer. Based on the description, I expected it to MUCH softer than the Cascade 220, unfortunately, it's not:(.
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Pros
- Beautiful colors
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Mittens
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
Soft and easy to work with. Beautiful colors.
Pros
- Good stitch definition
Cons
- Scratchy
- Splits A Little
Best Uses
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
This yarn is easy to knit with, has good stitch definition, but care is needed to make sure all the ply are knitted - it splits a little. . I knitted the Hourglass Cowl with this yarn, and the finished product is lovely.
I wished it was softer. Based on the description, I expected it to MUCH softer than the Cascade 220, unfortunately, it's not:(.
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
I bought this yarn as an alternative to cascade 220 as it has the same yardage per skein. It works nicely in the blanket I'm making, feels just a little bit thinner than the cascade 220.
Pros
- Sweaters
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters and cardigans
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
Love this yarn!
- Recommended:
- multi-purposes. Washed great!
Pros
- Great for shawls
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Shawls
- Sweater
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
Love the yarn. Any Alpaca is wonderful to me.
Pros
- Beautiful colors
- Good texture
- Soft
- Very feltable
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
This yarn makes the nicest felted hats. To finish I just bush it out. Have used quite a bit in different colors. My hat sell fast in this yarn!
Pros
- Fluffy
- No defects
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- not soft enough
- Thinner than worsted
Best Uses
- Jaquards
- Lacy knitting
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
I use this yarn knitting for my little daughter, though 50% alpaca it is not so soft as expected. It is good for sweaters that would not touch the bare skin, knitting does not really keeps its shape, so it is perfect for lace and jaquard knitting, but not for cables. Probably good for scarves too.
Pros
- A pleasure to work with
- Knits up well
- Soft
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Any lightweight project
- Lightweight sweaters
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
I bought this yarn in four colors, to make four hooded baby ponchos. The yarn is not tightly twisted, but is nonetheless great for cables and a multitude of stitches. Colors are soft and so is the yarn. Great stuff!
Pros
- Plays Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
knitting Placed Cable Aran. I've used this pattern before with cascade 220. this looks like it will turn out just as nice.going down a size in needles.
Pros
- Color
- Scarves
- value
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
Comments about Cascade Yarns Lana D'Oro (Alpaca) Discontinued Colors:
I bought a few colors of this yarn, 2 skeins of each. It's perfect for making scarves to get ready for next winter. I followed some patterns that called for worsted weight cashmere, but I didn't want to give away $100 scarves! This yarn was a very good substitute. While it isn't as soft as cashmere, it is a very good substitute. Soft, lofty, and much less expensive!
The colors are great, too. Sometimes yarn colors look "muddy," but these are clear and true.
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