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Valley Yarns Northampton

Even though we love all of our Valley Yarns, Northampton has become a fast favorite! We sourced the softest wool we could find and dyed it in a beautiful collection of solid colors and heathered shades. It is a dream to felt and soft enough for cozy garments. Valley Yarns Northampton also has a whopping 247 yards per skein. It is beautiful and economical. Made in Peru.

Purchase Valley Yarns Northampton in Red, the Valley Yarns 452 Hearts of Oak Hat pattern, the Valley Yarns 462 Hearts of Oak Cardigan pattern, and/or the Valley Yarns Hearts of Oak Christmas Stocking pattern in support of Stitch Red! We'll donate 5% of the proceeds to The Heart Truth through June 30th, 2013.

You may also want to try Northampton Bulky which knits at 3 sts = 1" on US 10.5 needles, or Northampton Sport which knits at 6.5 sts = 1" on US 3.

Content:
100% Wool
Care:
Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage:
100g/247yd
Gauge:
4.5 sts = 1" on US 8, 5 sts = 1" on US 7
Knitting Weight:
Worsted
$5.99 skein Discountable
  • red 17 Red In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • medgrey Medium Grey - New! In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • SAGEHEATHE Sage Heather - New! In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • white 01 White In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • natural 02 Natural In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • fawn 03 Fawn In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • chocolate 04 Chocolate In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • lightgrey 05 Light Grey In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • darkgrey 06 Dark Grey In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • black 07 Black In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • pine 08 Pine In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • applegreen 10 Apple Green In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • colonialbl 12 Colonial Blue In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dark navy 13 Dark Navy In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dkperiwink 14 Deep Periwinkle In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • gold 15 Gold In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • sunset 16 Orange Sunset In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • burgundy 18 Burgundy In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • amethyst 19 Amethyst In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • eggplant 20 Eggplant In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dahlia 21 Dahlia In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • brightpink 22 Bright Pink In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • dkgreenhea 23 Dark Green Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • ltgreenhth 24 Light Green Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • raspberryh 26 Raspberry Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • merlotheat 27 Merlot Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • chestnuthe 28 Chestnut Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • midnighthe 29 Midnight Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • brightblue 30 Bright Blue In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • springpurp 36 Spring Purple In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • claret 39 Claret In Stock 9 skeins $5.99
  • oceanheath 40 Ocean Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • garnet 41 Garnet In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • LAKEHEATHE 42 Lake Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • DENIMHEATH 43 Denim Heather Backordered $5.99
  • TWILIGHTHE 45 Twilight Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • DKOLIVEHEA 46 Dark Olive Heather In Stock 2 skeins $5.99
  • rust 47 Rust In Stock 12 skeins $5.99
  • PACIFICTEA 48 Pacific Teal In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • BROWNHEATH 49 Brown Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
  • BOYBLUEHEA 52 Boy Blue Heather In Stock 50+ skeins $5.99
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4.7

(based on 55 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (38)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (17)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good weight (43)
  • Nice texture (38)
  • Dyed evenly (36)
  • Soft (30)
  • Knits quickly (27)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Sweaters (27)
    • Hats (23)
    • Scarves (20)
    • Gloves (12)
    • Felting (11)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (36), Artist (12), Parent (5), Novice (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (42), Yes (5)

    Reviewed by 55 customers

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    4.0

    Softer than other wool yarns of same wt

    By Gwen

    from Sheboygan, WI

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Dyed Evenly
    • Hides Mistakes
    • Nice Texture
    • Soft

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Socks
      • Sweaters

      Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

      Wanted the yarn for sweaters and was not disappointed. Beautiful rich color, could have been a bit more "heathery", but still very nice. Softer than other worsted wool yarns, but not as thick - could be bit thicker for sweaters to knit up a bit faster. Found US 7 to look better than 8. Love the yardage per skein - not skimpy! Excellent price, too. Would buy this yarn again.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Great quality for the price

      By Leslie R.

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Good Weight
      • Knits Quickly
      • Nice Texture
      • Soft

      Cons

      • Stretches

      Best Uses

      • Hats
      • Scarves
      • Sweaters

      Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

      Using this to knit a cabled cardigan. So far is knitting up quickly. The yarn is much softer than I expected and has really nice stitch definition. It does appear to stretch a bit which is something to take into account with regards to gauge. Since it's still in process I can't comment on the durability or how it holds up, but so far so good!

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      • No

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      4.0

      I have bought this product again again -

      By esthermaycreations

      from gladstone michigan

      About Me Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Dyed Evenly
      • Good Weight
      • Knits Quickly
      • Nice Texture

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Felting
        • Hats

        Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

        I felt purses it is never the same but always good

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

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        4.0

        Crocheted afghan

        By Lisa

        from St.Louis

        About Me Hobbyist

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Bright Cream Color
        • Dyed Evenly
        • Good Weight
        • Hides Mistakes
        • Nice Texture
        • Soft

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Crocheted Afghan

          Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

          Enjoying working with the yarn

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          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          4.0

          Price, promptness and quality

          By nannymac

          from lander, wyoming

          About Me Artist, Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Dyed Evenly
          • Good Weight
          • Knits Quickly
          • Nice Texture

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Felting

            Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

            I hand knit and felt toys and slippers/boots for sale. The quality is appreciated by my customers

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            • No

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            5.0

            Excellent Yarn...I'm very pleased!!

            By None

            from SE Wisconsin

            About Me Enthusiast

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Dyed Evenly
            • Easy To Fix
            • Good Weight
            • Hides Mistakes
            • Knits Quickly
            • Machine Washable
            • Nice Texture
            • Soft

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • I'm Knitting Leg Warmers

              Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

              Wonderful stitch definition.

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              • No

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              5.0

              It's lovely!

              By Leoknits

              from Shoreline, WA

              About Me Passionate knitter

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Loved The Hint Of Purple

              Cons

              • Haven't Knit It Yet

              Best Uses

                Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                I can't wait to knit this up! I am thinking of using it for a lovely cabled zip front hoodie pattern I have...will let you know how it turns out!

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                • No

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                5.0

                Lovely weaving yarn

                By Granitegneiss

                from Maine, usa

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                      Stretchy, so I used about 10 percent more than the pattern specified, but lovely and soft, fluffed up beautifully in fulling process.

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Great basic knitting worsted

                      By Stitches

                      from Upstate NY

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                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Dyed Evenly
                      • Good color selection
                      • Good Weight
                      • Knits Quickly

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Christmas Stockings
                        • Felting

                        Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                        I have used Northampton to knit Christmas stockings for four generations of family members, 16 stockings thus far. I selected a color scheme for each sub-family, based on each couple's favorite colors. Lizard green is a color in most of them, and it is the only color that was discontinued as the most recent new baby was added. That was a major disappointment, but other colors used seem to continue to be available. The yarn is evenly twisted, with no thick-and-thin areas and thus far no knots. I use size 7 needles and line the stockings with coordinating cotton holiday prints, but if they were unlined I would use size 5 or 6 needles to maintain shape when filled. Stockings are large and hold many gifts, and each is intended to last for many years.

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                        5.0

                        I keep buying this

                        By Pat the Fiber Artist

                        from South Dakota

                        About Me Enthusiast

                        See all my reviews

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Dyed Evenly
                        • Good Weight
                        • Knits Quickly
                        • Nice Texture

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Gloves
                          • Hats
                          • Scarves

                          Comments about Valley Yarns Northampton:

                          I knit three pair of "Sebastian" gloves using this yarn for Christmas gifts, then another pair for another friend and now am starting on a pair for me. I think I'm hooked! The colors are lovely and it's so much fun to mix them up on these gloves that use 3 or 4 different colors. No chance of getting bored with these gloves. I haven't washed them yet, but think they will be O.K. if washed properly. I think this is truly an all purpose yarn for many projects.

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