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Valley Yarns Berkshire
Valley Yarns Berkshire is a superbly soft wool and alpaca blend made of a single ply. Berkshire works up to a substantial fabric with beautiful drape and a subtle halo, and outerwear knit in this heavy-worsted weight yarn will keep you warm and cozy. And Berkshire felts like a dream! In our signature colorways, Berkshire is your go-to yarn for garments and accessories, felted, knit and crocheted. Made in Peru.
Check out our Valley Yarns Berkshire Undyed 250 Gram Hanks!
- Content:
- 85% wool/15% alpaca
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 100g/141yds
- Gauge:
- 4 sts = 1" on US 9
- Knitting Weight:
- Heavy Worsted
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Nice texture (20)
- Knits quickly (19)
- Dyed evenly (16)
- Good weight (16)
- Soft (12)
Cons
- Sheds (4)
Best Uses
- Felting (14)
- Sweaters (13)
- Hats (11)
- Scarves (9)
- Gloves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (18), Artist (6), Parent (4), Collector (3), Novice (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Felted Bags
This yarn felts very well, holds its shape and works up quickly. It's my go-to for felted projects.
This yarn felts very well, holds its shape and works up quickly. It's my go-to for felted projects.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Weaving Project
Bought this yarn for weaving project (scarf). I would definitely not recommend this for weaving. It breaks constantly and sheds terribly. Wish I had not bought it.
Bought this yarn for weaving project (scarf). I would definitely not recommend this for weaving. It breaks constantly and sheds terribly. Wish I had not bought it.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Spectacular Color
Cons
- No Cons To This Yarn
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
useful,color spectacular, easy to knit with
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Great felting yarn
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Shedding Of Yarnfelting
Best Uses
- Felting
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
great yarn for felting projects Retainedcolor after felting in hot water
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Snags
Best Uses
- Felting
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
I am knitting a cardigan based on old-time baseball sweaters for my son-in-law. Berkshire has the right colors, heathered light and dark grey and a bright orange (Baltimore Orioles). This yarn knits up very quickly into a light, wam, lofty fabric on US size 8. It is a single (not plied) and snags easily because there is minimal twist to preserve the loftiness. It is very smooth and I used bamboo needles for some grip to prevent slippage. It spit splices easily so I assume it would felt nicely. It is slightly itchy to me because of the alpaca content and i could f wear it, but I don't think this would concern most wearers. And the price made this a good bargain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Knits Quickly
- Lovely Sheen Color
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Gloves
- Hats
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
I have used this product for mittens, hats, and now a jacket. It's lovely and does exactly what I expect it to do. I am considering crocheting a rug with it; I think its particular felting capabilities would make it an interesting choice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Densely Warm
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Pills a bit
Best Uses
- Felting
- Hats
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
This is the second time I've made Linda Burt's "Quilted Diamond Vest" using Berkshire and I may have to make a couple more. This yarn and the aforementioned pattern are a perfect combination for winter: simple, classic design in a super-warm yarn. And because the Berkshire is a heavy worsted, it knits up fast in your chosen pattern. I also like that Berkshire comes in a wide range of colors.
The only cons I have are that the softer fibers tend to pill a bit at friction points like under the arms, and the single-ply yarn can be easy to split if you use sharp needles.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Quilted Vest
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Close-up of stitch pattern in Berkshire.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
Love it!!!!
Service and delivery comments:
WEBS is always great to work with.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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soft, cozy mittns
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
I used this to make the new Stephen West Poncho. It was perfect!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
I made a scarf with this yarn for a gift. My sister raved about the color and texture of the yarn. I was very pleased.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
happy with the quality - price - timely shipping
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Sheds
Best Uses
- Felting
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Berkshire:
This is for a specific project, a shawl collared cardigan in Baltimore Orioles colors for my son-in-law based on a sweater worn by Babe Ruth. The heathered colors are perfect for this sweater. It isn't next to the skin soft, but great for an outer garment, and at 4.5 stitches to the inch the sweater is a quick knit. The yarn is not splitty, knits up evenly and quickly, and doesn't snag. There is a bit of shedding, mostly the alpaca fibers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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