Acrylic & Microfiber
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Berroco Weekend
Berroco Weekend is a great machine washable blend of acrylic and cotton. You’ll love the stitch memory and softness, as well as the color selection. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 75% Acrylic/25% Peruvian Cotton
- Care:
- Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/205yd
- Gauge:
- 4.5 sts = 1" on US 7; 4 sc = 1" on 6-G US hook
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
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by PowerReviews(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (14)
- Dyed evenly (13)
- Nice texture (13)
- Knits quickly (12)
- Soft (12)
Cons
- Twists up (5)
- Unravels (5)
Best Uses
- Sweaters (9)
- Scarves (5)
- Hats (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (13)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great yarn
I'm on my second blanket crocheted using this yarn, and it's great. The colors are wonderful and I love the weight.
I'm on my second blanket crocheted using this yarn, and it's great. The colors are wonderful and I love the weight.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Splits very easily
I bought this yarn for a sweater but ended up using it on a shawl. It was very slippery and I had trouble winding it as the yarn kept falling off the ball in my...Read complete review
I bought this yarn for a sweater but ended up using it on a shawl. It was very slippery and I had trouble winding it as the yarn kept falling off the ball in my hand. I tried using KnitPicks Acrylic needles for a little resistance but the yarn split terribly. I then tried KP's Harmony (wood) but still no luck. I then went with KP's nickel needles as these are the sharpest needles I have, and it was better but the yarn was so slippery that it was quite a challenge keeping the stitches on the needles. I finally gave up. I love the sheen the yarn has, and the weight is great, but I found it very difficult and frustrating to work with. Because the yarn definition was so good, it hid nothing and each split stich was so obvious. I was constantly going back and fixing split stitches I probably will not use this yarn, or maybe I'll use it in conjunction with another yarn for a bulky coverlet.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
This yarn is easy to work with and has enough body to make a slouchy beret that isn't TOO slouchy...it's perfect. I've now bought the yarn in a half dozen colors. Also, WEBS service representatives are wonderful, so very helpful, and the delivery of products is fast. I'm sold on using WEBS!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
I'm on my second blanket crocheted using this yarn, and it's great. The colors are wonderful and I love the weight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Knits Quickly
Cons
- Unravels
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
Made a sweater, turned out very nice
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Twists Up
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
I am in the process of knitting a pullover sweater for myself. Being a novice, it is taking me a while to finish, but so far it is coming along nicely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Great Stitch Definition
- Nice Sheen
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Slippery
- Splits
- Twists Up
- Unravels
Best Uses
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
I bought this yarn for a sweater but ended up using it on a shawl. It was very slippery and I had trouble winding it as the yarn kept falling off the ball in my hand. I tried using KnitPicks Acrylic needles for a little resistance but the yarn split terribly. I then tried KP's Harmony (wood) but still no luck. I then went with KP's nickel needles as these are the sharpest needles I have, and it was better but the yarn was so slippery that it was quite a challenge keeping the stitches on the needles. I finally gave up. I love the sheen the yarn has, and the weight is great, but I found it very difficult and frustrating to work with. Because the yarn definition was so good, it hid nothing and each split stich was so obvious. I was constantly going back and fixing split stitches I probably will not use this yarn, or maybe I'll use it in conjunction with another yarn for a bulky coverlet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Easily Splits So Watch
Best Uses
- Hats
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
I made a child's sweater. The yarn is quick ti knit and very soft
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Splitty
Best Uses
- Baby items
- Blankets
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
I bought several skeins of this yarn for a baby-blanket I designed for my sister-in-law, who is expecting. I love love love the colours offered, great for a variety of baby items. I like the weight of the yarn, and find the stitch definition to be great. The yarn is soft, works up quickly, and feels great in the hands (some yarns I don't like to work with for too long at a time because it hurts my hands).
The only complaint I have is that it can be a little splitty. I had to frog a couple rows a few times to go back and pick up the rest of the stitch that didn't get picked up because of its splittiness (I'm a bit of a perfectionist). Overall, though, it was a pleasure to work with and the splittiness will not deter me from buying this yarn again.
Service and delivery comments:
Yarn.com is the only website I go to for my yarn needs. Their service and delivery is excellent, and the product always arrives in great condition. I have never once had an issue with any of the yarn that I've bought here :).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Soft
Cons
- Unravels
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
I used this yarn in a sweater pattern. Loved it! The stitch definition was wonder full and the color is rich. Only con was it unraveled a little but it's not hard to fix if it dose.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Great for baby items
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Unravels
Best Uses
- Baby blanket
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
baby blanket and hat, spring, summer weight
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Berroco Weekend:
love the color, hand, feel. Its nice to find a yarn with strength that knits soft, yet wears hard.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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