Elsebeth Lavold
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Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool
We can't keep our hands off this wonderfully soft silk/wool blend! Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool has a fabulous nubbly texture and deep, beautiful colors. This DK weight yarn makes great warm but light garments, accessories, and afghans. Made in Italy.
- Content:
- 45% Wool/35% Silk/20% Nylon
- Care:
- Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/191yds
- Gauge:
- 5.5 sts = 1" on US 6
- Knitting Weight:
- DK
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by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
77%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (21)
- Nice texture (21)
- Dyed evenly (18)
- Soft (10)
- Knits quickly (8)
Cons
- Coarse (3)
- Vegetable matter (3)
Best Uses
- Sweaters (19)
- Scarves (15)
- Hats (4)
- Shawls (4)
- Gloves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (21)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (26)
Most Liked Positive Review
Love the Tweedy Goodness
I love, love, love this yarn. It makes me happy. I've collected a number of colors and now have plenty to make lovely multi-colored afghans or scarves. Sometimes when a color is discontinued...Read complete review
I love, love, love this yarn. It makes me happy. I've collected a number of colors and now have plenty to make lovely multi-colored afghans or scarves. Sometimes when a color is discontinued, WEBS will have it as a closeout which is a great time to stock up.
The DK weight is great for sweaters that aren't too bulky. It works up great in a lace pattern too.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Works up like Fingering
I purchased a ball of this at my LYS to swatch before ordering. Glad I did. It's classified as a DK, and it looks like about a DK -- until you knit it ...Read complete review
I purchased a ball of this at my LYS to swatch before ordering. Glad I did. It's classified as a DK, and it looks like about a DK -- until you knit it up. It's very lightweight, with a loose twist, so it knits up more as a fingering. This yarn would be ideal for a floaty, lacy scarf, but I wouldn't recommend it for a cozy sweater. That said, it's pretty, has a good hand, and the texture is just the teeniest bit pebbly. It knits up very evenly.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Coarse
- Guage Different Than Band
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I was a bit surprised with the feel of this yarn, it is crispier than I expected from a wool and silk blend. It also has a tweedy look that I did not pick up on my monitor. I also used smaller needles and got a finer guage than specified on the ball band. However, I am almost finished assembling my sweater and it is turning out lovely. At about 6 sts to the inch the weight is perfect for the spring. The cables are not as well defined as with a solid colour but I love the look and the sweater has a nice fluid feel to it. I would recommend this to anyone who want to make a classy, woman's garment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great colors
- Knits Quickly
- Light Weight
Cons
- Coarse
- Vegetable Matter
Best Uses
- Lightweight shawls
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
My fingers got sore knitting with this yarn and it had vegetable matter in it. I loved the color and how light it felt. It is more of a fingering weight yarn than a DK.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweater Dresses
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I've been knitting for nearly nine years, and this is my favorite yarn to work with so far. It has a fun texture without shedding. It's lightweight and excellent for large projects you don't want weighed down. I've made a sweater already and now I'm three quarters of the way into a sweater dress, and I've had no issues with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I'm making a cardigan with this yarn, and I plan on it being my go-to sweater.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
- Vests
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I have been a long time fan of Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool and I really enjoy knitting and wearing DK weight garments. The yarn has a beautiful drape and I love this new color "Oxblood"
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
This is my absolute favorite yarn! I have knit several things with it from sweaters to scarves and they all come out great. I love the drape and feel of the yarn. You can use it with any Berroco pattern calling for Origami. I like it better than Origami and it is half the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Feels Lovely In The Hands
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Unwinds Courteously
- Well Presented
Cons
Best Uses
- Garment With Drape
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I appreciate yarns that behave as you roll the balls. I don't like to wrassle with my yarns. This yarn is beautifully skeined, which always makes me think the yarnmakers were experienced and cared about their product.
The feel while knitting is restful, soft, easy to manage.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I am knitting a 3/4 length long sleeved sweater with this yarn and I love the drape of it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I am doing Christmas knitting. I made fingerless mitts for all the teenage nieces. The color are gorgeous and the selection is wonderful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
Cons
- Coarse
Best Uses
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool:
I was somewhat disappointed with the softness of the product. I am making a sweater with it for my daughter. One of the problems with purchasing online is that you have to take the word of the editors when they say it is soft. I didn't find this to be as soft as I expected. That said, the color is true to what I expected, and it is very easy to work with, once I got it rolled. The first hank I worked with was tangled and it took me most of a day to get it rolled into a ball.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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