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Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen
Classic Elite Soft Linen is a touchable wonder in a surprisingly soft blend. Linen adds durability and cooling properties, wool adds elasticity, and baby alpaca softens this squishy, multi-ply yarn. Soft Linen is great for spring and summer garments you can wear into the cool evening. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 30% Baby Alpaca/35% Wool/35% Linen
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/137yd
- Gauge:
- 5.5 sts = 1" on US 5-6
- Knitting Weight:
- DK
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Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Nice texture (8)
- Good weight (7)
- Soft (7)
- Dyed evenly (6)
- Easy to fix (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (7)
- Scarves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
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Pros
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Snags
- Stretches
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
This is a pretty descent wool and linen blend. It stretches just a bit to much for my taste. I have basically given up on linen and any blends of linen because of the stretch. This particular yarn was also a bit difficult to fix when you have to frog.its plus side is it is surprisingly soft having some linen in it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
Wow - love the results I got with this yarn. I knitted the Porto sweater from Twist Collective in new fern (color 2281). It has a nice even twist, evenly dyed, no knots in the 10 or so balls I used, and makes a sturdy spit splice. I used a gentle (no pins) wet block to get the seed stitch edging to lay flat. The fiber content is perfect for a dk yarn, producing a cool weather weight garment with a little warmth and tremendous drape. I think the stray filaments of linen in the halo ad charm, but some folks may not like them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Porto in Soft Linen 2281 (color not true)
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Pros
- Easy to work with
- Great Stitch Definition
- Nice Texture
Cons
- Loose Fibers From Linen
Best Uses
- Shawls
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
This yarn was purchased with the Classic Elite Meadow Melody pattern pamphlet to make the Daisy cardigan pictured. I was a little unsure of how it would knit up---although soft, the yarn had a somewhat rope-like look to it in the ball (may have been the color I chose, but there were little bits of fiber from the linen sticking out that contributed to this). I am now about half-way through the sweater, and I am loving this yarn. It has a very nice hand, with a soft but very slightly crunchy texture, and it gives great stitch definition. Now I am eyeing the pullover from the same pamphlet and trying to decide what color of Soft Linen I want to make it in.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
This yarn is very nice to work with. It is easy to fix if you have to frog. Does not tangle while working. Texture is soft. Using for a shawl and the colors are nice and blend well together. I have been very happy so far in working with it. Look forward to seeing how it is after blocking and wearing. So far I couldn't me happier with it. I love natural blends.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
Cons
- Coarse
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
Found a sweater pattern in "Jane Austin" magazine that I liked. I used this particular yarn to do a variation of the sweater and turn it into a cardigan. I like it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Scarves
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
Great for lacy mitts.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Lightweight Yet Warm
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
This is great yarn if you want to knit a sweater that is lightweight but provides some warmth. It's comfortable and knits up nicely.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Not sure how it will wash
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
made two baby sweaters to give as gifts
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
Beautiful yarn, soft hand, shows stitches very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen:
I was looking for a light weight yarn to knit a prayer shawl for a friend recently diagnosed with cancer and this is everything I had in mind....easy to work with, light and soft.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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