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Valley Yarns Colrain
Valley Yarns Colrain is a dream! This yarn is luminous, with a depth of color that has to be seen. Tencel adds a lovely sheen and durability to this yarn which will be perfect for any project large or small. Made in Peru.
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- Content:
- 50% Merino/50% Tencel
- Care:
- Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/109yd
- Gauge:
- 4.5-5 sts = 1" on US 7
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
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by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (11)
- Nice texture (10)
- Soft (10)
- Dyed evenly (7)
- Knits quickly (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats (9)
- Scarves (9)
- Sweaters (9)
- Gloves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Colrain worsted
I used this to make a pullover for myself. Very comfortable to wear. Worked up very fast & even on size7 needles. Was not looking for heavy worsted category and did not realize th...Read complete review
I used this to make a pullover for myself. Very comfortable to wear. Worked up very fast & even on size7 needles. Was not looking for heavy worsted category and did not realize that's how it was rated. Has a lovely hand, but did have a tendency to split, but have found that true of several Valley brand yarns.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Heavy worsted?
This yarn is beautiful and glossy, no doubt about it. However, I don't think it is a heavy worsted. I was unable to make gauge with size 8 needles, and barely was able...Read complete review
This yarn is beautiful and glossy, no doubt about it. However, I don't think it is a heavy worsted. I was unable to make gauge with size 8 needles, and barely was able to make gauge with size 9 needles. The resulting weave was a little too loose to my liking, making it susceptible to splitting while knitting and snagging while wearing. I would like to see more heft and twist to this yarn to really make it a heavy worsted yarn.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
A very good wool with the sheen of Tencel. It handles well and looks terrific.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
I am halfway through knitting a textured cardigan with it. Tahki's Pressed Flowers cardigan downloaded from yarn.com I dislike knitting with cotton because the color cracks at points of wear and the surface gets hairy with short staple fibers if washed several times. So I found a good alternative in Colrain. However, I am not wild about the color palette it comes in. I am using the grey olive color. there is zero olive in it. It is like a pale sagey silvery greyed color. There is no good green in the palette. I had tried a sample of greyteal but this was more like a deep turquoise blue--stress on the blue.
I love Tencel fiber and would use Colrain more if there were a better selection of colors that are not dark and darker. I have a color calibrated monitor, but the colors are always darker in the yarn than the photos shown on webs site.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
Colrain is my go-to yarn for almost anything, but especially hats. The wool makes it warm, the tencel makes it light, and the colors are just right in brights or neutrals. I never worry about it getting too wet and heavy in the snow/rain, it's easy to clean, and if it's misplaced, well, it's plenty affordable to knit up another.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
Great stitch definition. My cables have never looked better! Another great yarn! thank you, WEBS!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Sheen
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
I am a craftsperson using this yarn as my "go-to" yarn for one particular style of my hats and headbands. I love this yarn! It has an excellent drape, sheen and weight and is perfect for some of the items I make.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
Loved working with this yarn. Beautiful for cables and lace!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Beautiful sheen
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
This is a beautiful yarn and an excellent value. Webs does a fantastic job of getting your order to you quickly. Would definately buy again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
I crocheted a shrug with this in whipple blue, color is best described as a Tiffany Blue, it turned out beautifully. I loved the feel and softness of the yarn as I worked with it. I love the shimmer or soft sheen. The weight of the yarn is quite nice while wearing it, feels warm but breathable. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is that every ball I used had a thinned spot in the yarn where I had to snip it out and rejoin - could've just been a bad batch - otherwise this is a perfect yarn. I might have to get more for another sweater in the future.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
I knitted a shawlette in perwinkle colrain. Love this yarn! Almost no splitting, very soft, beautiful color and drape. I find no negatives with it at all. It's so soft and very nice to knit with, I have ordered more! And ya can't beat the price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Colrain:
I am making a light sweater for summer. The knitted item feels so soft and wonderful! The quality of this yarn is great and the price is a bonus!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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