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Abstract Fiber Alto
Abstract Fiber Alto is a sportweight 100% Blue Faced Leicester yarn. A bit of shine, just the right amount of twist for a wide variety of projects. Next to skin soft. Colors are amazingly beautiful on Alto. Hand-dyed in their little studio in Portland, OR.
- Content:
- 100% Blue Faced Leicester
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 128g/392yd
- Gauge:
- US 6 needles
- Knitting Weight:
- Sport
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by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (4)
- Nice texture (4)
- Soft (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (4)
- Scarves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Abstract Fiber Alto:
Used to make a sleeveless circle vest for my daughter-in-law. Nice crisp double ribbing in the skirt of the vest and smooth yoke. Excellent color variation. Washed on "hand knits" in the machine and blocked to dry.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Texture
- Vibrant Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
Comments about Abstract Fiber Alto:
This is wonderful yarn. I will buy more in the future. The colorways are beautiful.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Great Value
- Hides Mistakes
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Capes
- Ruanas
- Sweaters
Comments about Abstract Fiber Alto:
I'm two skeins into the Luxe Ruana (sans Cowl) from the Autumn 2011 issue of Crochet! (Of course I adjusted the pattern since it is shown in chunky and Alto is sport-weight -- I just didn't want something super-heavy.) And I'm thrilled at how it's working up in Pheasant -- it will be jaw-droppingly beautiful,and I can't wait to finish it!. It looks like the very essence of Autumn.
The color changes are so rapid that there's no pooling, and amazingly, all the tones are beautiful and clear (how do they DO that?).
The yarn isn't as soft as, say, baby alpaca, but it's nice and soft for wool. And the skeins are a great value with all the yardage. Good quality, too -- no knots, foreign material or other flaws. I'll be back for more!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Abstract Fiber Alto:
I've been a big fan of the Arucania dyeing method but this is just as pretty, in a different way. The colors are spectacular. This is also one of the softest yarns I've ever used. I'm just starting a sweater with it and will post again when it's finished. Also this yarn comes in 392yd pkgs which makes it a really good deal especially if it's on sale. Can't wait to buy more of this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Abstract Fiber Alto:
I have made 2 sweaters with this yarn. The colors are fabulous and receive many compliments!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Displaying reviews 1-5
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