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Classic Elite Yarns Vail
Classic Elite Vail blends baby alpaca and bamboo in natural undyed colors. It is slightly heavier than fingering weight and can be worked at many gauges. Vail drapes and blocks beautifully. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 70% Baby Alpaca/30%Bamboo Viscose
- Care:
- Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/236yds
- Gauge:
- 6.75 sts = 1" on US 3
- Knitting Weight:
- Fingering
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Pros
- Good stitch definition
- Lovely To Work With
- Nice colors
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Shawl
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Vail:
I used this yarn for a shawl and it turned out beautifully. I loved working with this yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Soft And Beautiful To Use
Cons
- Knits Up Smaller Than Pat
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Vail:
Even following the pattern to a 't', this knits up much smaller than the picture shows--that works ok with me because I like a narrower scarf but it would be a nice 'buyer beware'.
Pros
- Feels Great To Knit With
- Good price
- Luxurious
- Natural color
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Warm
Cons
- hand wash only
Best Uses
- Legwarmers
- Scarves
- Socks
- Special Gifts
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Vail:
I knit legwarmers for my daughter who lives in Madison. She wanted something warm, soft, and fashionable. These should be toasty and luxurious without being bulky. I would use this yarn again and again!
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Vail:
I am knitting a sweater in Vail. One half is complete. The drape for such a light weight is nice. Comments I have received on the project is that it is luxurious looking. Beautiful sheen. I am knitting with the charcoal color. I will comment on shedding and blocking once complete.
Pros
- Gorgeous color depth
- Soft halo
Cons
- Sheds quite a bit
- Slippery
- Splitty
Best Uses
- Light lacework only
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Vail:
Bought three colors (tan 6346), brown (6438), blackish brown(6477) to test. I'm assuming the bamboo element gives these yarns it's translucent color - the stuff gleams, especially the darker colors. It feels very delicate, and it splits quite a bit, even on lace needles. But the feel is incredible. My only real concern is how sheddy it is - some long hair in it as well, for those with sensitivities. I'm hoping the wash/block might dampen that.
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