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Nashua Handknits Julia
Julia is designed by Kristin Nicolas and is a soft, warm blend of wool, mohair and alpaca. The colors are bright and fun - perfect for colorwork, or one of the whimsical projects in Kristin's knitting books. Made in Peru.
Check out all of Kristin's colorful designs from her latest book, Color by Kristin, in our pattern kits section.
- Content:
- 50% Wool/25% Kid Mohair/25% Alpaca
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/93yds
- Gauge:
- 5 sts = 1" on US 7
- Knitting Weight:
- Worsted
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (9)
- Knits quickly (7)
- Nice texture (6)
- Soft (6)
- Dyed evenly (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats (5)
- Scarves (5)
- Sweaters (5)
- Gloves (3)
- Socks (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
A unique and wonderful worsted yarn
Julia by Kristin Nicholas is a truly unique wool, alpaca, mohair blend. Knits up beautifully into a light, warm and lofty fabric with excellent stitch definition. The alpaca confers a bit of drape...Read complete review
Julia by Kristin Nicholas is a truly unique wool, alpaca, mohair blend. Knits up beautifully into a light, warm and lofty fabric with excellent stitch definition. The alpaca confers a bit of drape and the mohair a lovely sheen. This is a truly wonderful yarn and a real pleasure to work with. See Clara Parkes' full review in KnittersReview for more details.
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Most Liked Negative Review
scratchy
lovely color and weight but itchy
lovely color and weight but itchy
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Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Great Stitch Definition
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Cables
- Colorwork
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
I love the smooth knitting possible with Julia, which shows off complicated stitches and cabling so well. Dispite the mohair fibers, Julia is not loose or too fuzzy to show off stitch definition. A joy to knit!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good color selection
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Blanket
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
I used this yarn to make up the Missoni-style chevron blanket. great color selection and it knitted up into a beautiful blanket
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
I am making a cabled hat with ear flaps with this yarn, using size 7 double strand. So far the stitches are nicely defined, no gaps, maintains a nice stitch definition where I ktbl'ed in some spots to avoid gapping. The yarn has a nice sturdy quality (which may come from the double stranding)and will be warm. I am very pleased with the quality, look, and feel of this yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Felting
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
LOVE the color. Nice tight twist on the plies makes the stitching a pleasure.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
good product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Hats
- Sweaters
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
Oh so beautiful and luxurious! Discontinued, but offered now by Classic Elite at a higher price. Still worth it! I made a beret (Orland Cable pattern) that came out so lovely that I quick ordered more yarn for a sweater. The colors are so rich, and this yarn is known for color-work, but I love it for texture and cables as a solid color. My single word description for this yarn is definitely LUXURIOUS!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Scarves
- Socks
- Sweaters
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
I have knitted a hat and a sweater. I love the warmth and feel of this soft yarn.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Sweaters
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
granny afghan, baby blanket
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- afghan, blanket
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
Cons
- Coarse
- Itchy
Best Uses
- Bags
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
lovely color and weight but itchy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Nashua Handknits Julia:
Julia by Kristin Nicholas is a truly unique wool, alpaca, mohair blend. Knits up beautifully into a light, warm and lofty fabric with excellent stitch definition. The alpaca confers a bit of drape and the mohair a lovely sheen. This is a truly wonderful yarn and a real pleasure to work with. See Clara Parkes' full review in KnittersReview for more details.
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