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Berroco Captiva
Berroco Captiva is a machine-washable yarn that is a matte cotton with a polyester/acrylic wrap. This yarn has a great sheen and drapes beautifully. Made in Italy.
- Content:
- 60% Cotton/23% Polyester/17% Acrylic
- Care:
- Machine Wash Cold, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/98yds
- Gauge:
- 4.5 sts = 1" on US 8; 4 sc = 1" on US 8-H
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
73%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (8)
- Nice texture (7)
- Soft (6)
- Knits quickly (5)
- Dyed evenly (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (7)
- Scarves (5)
- Hats (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Artist (4), Enthusiast (4), Novice (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Pretty 4 Summer
I knit the Palladio summer pullover as it appeared in the new 2012 summer booklet. I am overall please with the finished sweater. It has nice drape, especially the sleeves. I changed the ...Read complete review
I knit the Palladio summer pullover as it appeared in the new 2012 summer booklet. I am overall please with the finished sweater. It has nice drape, especially the sleeves. I changed the front neckline to a scoop neck - better for me. At gauge, the finished fabric is a bit see-thru so I may have to wear a cami underneath. The yarn has no stretch at all but ribbing helps the fit.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Difficult yarn to work with...
I purchased 10 skeins of Captiva to make the Berroco pattern "Pern." I was surprised upon receiving it at how mettalic it felt and how slippery it was...would not eve...Read complete review
I purchased 10 skeins of Captiva to make the Berroco pattern "Pern." I was surprised upon receiving it at how mettalic it felt and how slippery it was...would not even stay put in a ball after winding with a ball winder! I was disappointed in my process of knitting with it as it did not form uniform stitches and the stitches stretched quite a bit while knitting unlike wool that has "memory." The pattern chosen is quite nice and would probably look just as attractive if done in a DK yarn such as Silky Wool. I have finally finished this project and am relieved that I will not have to work with this product again! One more note...weaving the ends in is a chore as you have to penetrate the yarn in order for the ends to stay put, otherwise they slip out of position. I definitely would not recommend this yarn!
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Pros
- Good Weight
- Machine Washable
- Soft
Cons
- Snags
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
This yarn Hank is beautiful, but tangles terribly!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Baby things
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
I love the shiny and smooth texture of this yarn. It is wrapped with a lustrous thread that doesn't catch or split easily. It is quite slippery. It doesn't have much stretch since it is primarily cotton, but has a very clear stitch definition. I am using it to knit a baby sweater for warmer weather.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Soft
Cons
- Snags
- Stretches
Best Uses
- Scarves
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
I purchased 10 skeins of Captiva to make the Berroco pattern "Pern." I was surprised upon receiving it at how mettalic it felt and how slippery it was...would not even stay put in a ball after winding with a ball winder! I was disappointed in my process of knitting with it as it did not form uniform stitches and the stitches stretched quite a bit while knitting unlike wool that has "memory." The pattern chosen is quite nice and would probably look just as attractive if done in a DK yarn such as Silky Wool. I have finally finished this project and am relieved that I will not have to work with this product again! One more note...weaving the ends in is a chore as you have to penetrate the yarn in order for the ends to stay put, otherwise they slip out of position. I definitely would not recommend this yarn!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- No Good Comments On This
Cons
- Does Not Drape As Should
- Hard to work with
Best Uses
- None That I Know Od
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
This was for a vest KAL for our knitting group, 1 person has finished and the others want to rip it out. Too expensive to just throw away. I am surprised at Berroco.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Something airy
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
Delivery fine and all yarn just as ordered.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Yarn easy,easy to work with and beautiful
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Sweaters
- TOTESHANDBAGS
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
DOES NOT RAVEL
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Exotic
- Expensive look
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Silky
- Soft
- Unusual
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
I selected Captiva specifically for the purpose of creating a garden-style hat worked in hairpin lace. The color used was amethyst. The results were spectacular. The lady for whom it was made told me hers was the best hat at the garden tea event she attended.
Service and delivery comments:
Prompt service, perfect condition.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Hairpin lace loom
Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
Love this yarn...it has a sheen to it and works up beautifully. Will use it for other projects.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful sheen
- Good Weight
- Holds shape well
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
I think this yarn works best with a hat with wire. I also used it for a Beret that was really nice. I would not use it for a scarf or gloves because it is not a soft yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Color does not bleed
- Hides Mistakes
- Keeps gauge after washing
- Knits Quickly
- Nice drape when knitted
Cons
- Slightly course texture
Best Uses
- Beach cover-up
- Scarves
- Shawls Wraps
- Summer hat
- Sweaters
Comments about Berroco Captiva:
I knit the Palladio summer pullover as it appeared in the new 2012 summer booklet. I am overall please with the finished sweater. It has nice drape, especially the sleeves. I changed the front neckline to a scoop neck - better for me. At gauge, the finished fabric is a bit see-thru so I may have to wear a cami underneath. The yarn has no stretch at all but ribbing helps the fit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Origami by Berroco
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