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Valley Yarns Southwick
This Italian import combines the softness of pima cotton with the beauty and drape of bamboo fiber. Valley Yarns Southwick is a joy to knit and the feel improves even more once finished. This yarn is perfect for spring and summer knitting basics as well as more intricate stitch detail. Made in Italy. Color Cards for this yarn is available.
Use Southwick to create these great patterns.
- Stitch Diva Studios Simple Knitted Bodice: a beautifully draping pullover
- Twist Collective Azami: a summer hoodie with lace details
- Content:
- 52% Pima Cotton/48% Bamboo
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/105yd
- Gauge:
- 5 sts = 1" on US 5-7
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
79%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Nice texture (12)
- Good weight (10)
- Soft (10)
- Dyed evenly (8)
- Knits quickly (8)
Cons
- Snags (3)
Best Uses
- Sweaters (6)
- Scarves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Lovely yarn, excellent value
I'm very happy with this yarn - it has a beautiful drape and hand, that subtle almost-sparkle from the bamboo fibers, and best of all, doesn't seem prone to splitting in spite of its...Read complete review
I'm very happy with this yarn - it has a beautiful drape and hand, that subtle almost-sparkle from the bamboo fibers, and best of all, doesn't seem prone to splitting in spite of its single-ply construction. Colors are lovely too. It's knitting up for me at 5 spi on size 6 bamboos. I'll happily reorder this for spring and summer projects.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Silky texture, nice colors
I found this yarn needs a smaller needle than the label recommends. I used a size 4 needle, and it behaved much better than when I used a size 6. It also needs a...Read complete review
I found this yarn needs a smaller needle than the label recommends. I used a size 4 needle, and it behaved much better than when I used a size 6. It also needs a firm tension to keep the twist from loosening, and the yarn gets messy if you have unknit stitches.
The sheen is very nice however, and I would use it for dressy things like special occasion wear.
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
This yarn has a nice texture, very soft and easy to work with. I recommend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
I found this yarn needs a smaller needle than the label recommends. I used a size 4 needle, and it behaved much better than when I used a size 6. It also needs a firm tension to keep the twist from loosening, and the yarn gets messy if you have unknit stitches.
The sheen is very nice however, and I would use it for dressy things like special occasion wear.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
This is really nice to work with, especially given the fact that I usually have a hard time with cotton/bamboo/anything that doesn't have a certain amount of give to it. It drapes beautifully and has a gorgeous sheen. The only reason it's not getting the full five stars is because the yarn was a little splitty and the product was a gift, so I don't know how well it's holding up.
Pros
- Good Weight
- Great drape
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Shawls
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
I like the variety of colors and the softness of Southwick. The drape of the scarf is perfect. My color was backordered but it was well worth the wait!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Snags
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
Beautiful drape and soft with a light sheen, but had trouble with yarn splitting when working. Hard to correct mistakes.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
I made a sweater for my daughter-in-law who lives in southern california, so needed something not wool and not heavy. This yarn is very soft and light feeling. Don't yet know how it washes tho. Lovely yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Ends-hard to weave in
- Unravels
Best Uses
- Sweaters
- Very soft -feel to touch
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
Great to knit with.soft and smooth to the touch. Friends have asked me to make a sweater for them from the same yarn
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Soft for tender skin
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
Great product for sensitive heads after chemotherapy.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
- Snags
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
Wonderfully consistent DK yarn with a wide range of beautiful of colors. Works up easily and wears very will in extremely hot, humid weather. This is my Go-To yarn from spring to fall.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice drape
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Southwick:
This is becoming one of my favourite summer yarns. The lustre is beautiful, it's soft, and is a joy to knit. I'm making a cardigan for my mother as a birthday gift, and this will be something she'll treasure.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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