Sport 6.25-6.75 sts/in
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Classic Elite Yarns Vail
Classic Elite Vail blends baby alpaca and bamboo in natural undyed colors. It is slightly heavier than fingering weight and can be worked at many gauges. Vail drapes and blocks beautifully. Made in Peru.
- Content:
- 70% Baby Alpaca/30%Bamboo Viscose
- Care:
- Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/236yds
- Gauge:
- 6.75 sts = 1" on US 3
- Knitting Weight:
- Fingering
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I am knitting a sweater in Vail. One half is complete. The drape for such a light weight is nice. Comments I have received on the project is that it is luxurious looking. Beautiful sheen. I am knitting with the charcoal color. I will comment on shedding and blocking once complete.
Pros
- Gorgeous color depth
- Soft halo
Cons
- Sheds quite a bit
- Slippery
- Splitty
Best Uses
- Light lacework only
Bought three colors (tan 6346), brown (6438), blackish brown(6477) to test. I'm assuming the bamboo element gives these yarns it's translucent color - the stuff gleams, especially the darker colors. It feels very delicate, and it splits quite a bit, even on lace needles. But the feel is incredible. My only real concern is how sheddy it is - some long hair in it as well, for those with sensitivities. I'm hoping the wash/block might dampen that.
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