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Valley Yarns Amherst
What better yarn to name for Amherst, the town WEBS started in, than a beautiful 100% merino wool worsted weight that brings us back to our roots? Valley Yarns Amherst shows texture and stitch patterns beautifully and has 15+ coordinating colors that are perfect for fair isle or intarsia. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 100% Merino Wool
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/109yds
- Gauge:
- 4-4.5 sts = 1" on US 8
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 26 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (19)
- Soft (19)
- Knits quickly (16)
- Dyed evenly (15)
- Nice texture (13)
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters (11)
- Hats (10)
- Scarves (8)
- Felting (4)
- Gloves (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (12), Artist (5), Parent (4), Novice (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (18), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
My favorite worsted-weight yarn
Amherst is my go-to merino worsted. It is super soft and cushy feeling, with not a bit of "itch". I'm surprised that some reviewers consider Amherst a light-bodied worsted. I...Read complete review
Amherst is my go-to merino worsted. It is super soft and cushy feeling, with not a bit of "itch". I'm surprised that some reviewers consider Amherst a light-bodied worsted. I admit to using more fingering and DK weight yarns than worsted weight, but I consider Amherst to be more full-bodied than most worsteds I have used. I use size 7 needles for hats, sweaters and toys and get nice, even closely packed stitches.
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Most Liked Negative Review
More on the Gauge
Don't know why they put the last one out four times . . . Yarn is NOT heavy worsted. A better idea of the gauge is 5 st to 1" on a US ...Read complete review
Don't know why they put the last one out four times . . . Yarn is NOT heavy worsted. A better idea of the gauge is 5 st to 1" on a US size 7, 4.5 mm in stockinette. As I knit loosely, you might ge this with a size 8.
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Afghan
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I wish the skeins were double the length as I knit
my 48 x 60" inch afghan. Lots of ends to thread in.
Not sure 19 skeins enough to reach 60". Love this yarn feel and look.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
Made a cardigan, knitted up quickly. Would purchase in another color at a later date.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Pills Like Crazy
Best Uses
- Accessories
- Felting
- Gloves
- Hats
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I made "Steggie" on Ravelry with the yarn for my son. It's soft and comfy which is exactly what he needed (he wouldn't anything scratchy or coarse). However, after one day of wear it started pilling and just got worse. He doesn't mind, but I wouldn't use the yarn for an adult garment, or actually, for other garments, the pilling is pretty bad. It's a shame, though, because it is so very soft.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good stitch definition
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Hats
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I made a toddler sweater with this yarn and it came out beautifully! It's very soft and the fabric has good stitch definition as well as a nice springiness and loft. It will be great for layering over long-sleeve Ts and under rain coats and windbreakers.
I'll be buying more of this yarn. Highly recommend for cozy sweaters without too much weight or bulk.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Scarves
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I made a hat out of this lovely yarn for my hubs cousin and he loves it! Not only is it soft, it washes like a dream with no shrinkage,and stands up to the cold North Dakota winters very very well.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
Cons
- Unravels
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I have been using this for a crocheted afghan.
Pros
- Crochets well
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
This is my first project using Amherst. So far I'm very pleased with the wool.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Hides Mistakes
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I love this wool and would recommend it. Knits fast!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Hides Mistakes
- Soft
Cons
- A Little Too Fuzzy
Best Uses
- Hats
- Sweaters
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I liked the yarn, but a little too fuzzy for the lacy sweater pattern I used it for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Ornaments
Comments about Valley Yarns Amherst:
I will definitely use this yarn a lot. I'm thinking of making a sweater with it, but I'm a little worried about the report of pilling. No sign of this with the projects I've completed, but then again, they haven't been worn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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