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Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk
Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk is a super light and soft blend with a little gentle, silky sheen that is sure to become a favorite. Lace knitters will love Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk for many of their favorite patterns. Made in Peru.
Color Cards and Color Books for this yarn are available.
Click here for the Interweave Crochet Sangria Cardigan pattern kit.
- Content:
- 80% Alpaca/20% Silk
- Care:
- Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 1/2-lb cones/3472 YPP (1736 yards/cone)
- Gauge:
- 8 sts = 1"
- Knitting Weight:
- Lace
- Sett:
- 18-20epi
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 58 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Soft (43)
- Nice texture (41)
- Good weight (32)
- Dyed evenly (24)
- Knits quickly (9)
Cons
- Sheds (3)
Best Uses
- Scarves (30)
- Sweaters (9)
- Gloves (6)
- Hats (5)
- Shawls (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (28), Artist (14), Collector (5), Parent (3), Weaver (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (45), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Not a Good Warp Yarn
The colors and finished shawl and scarf were gorgeous, but a lot of blood, sweat and tears with snapping warps, especially the gray.
The colors and finished shawl and scarf were gorgeous, but a lot of blood, sweat and tears with snapping warps, especially the gray.
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Most Liked Negative Review
too fine for a sweater
I ordered this yarn for a sweater my daughter wanted. I made a scarf instead because it was so hard to work with for a sweater. the website reccommended the sweater. beautiful yarn but...Read complete review
I ordered this yarn for a sweater my daughter wanted. I made a scarf instead because it was so hard to work with for a sweater. the website reccommended the sweater. beautiful yarn but too hard to work with.
Reviewed by 58 customers
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Pros
- Soft
Cons
- Less Yardage Than Stated
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Woven Articles
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
I intend to weave scarves with pattern purchased from webs. I am attempting to weave at a sett of 24 on sectional warping beam. I was disappointed that my yarn meter left me about 1000 yards shorter than the stated yardage, forcing me to order another cone and pay for postage to Europe.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Lace shawls
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
Wonderful yarn,beautiful colors and prompt delivery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Slightly "splitty"
- Unravels
Best Uses
- Scarves
- Simple Lace Shawls
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
I am using it to knit "Citron Grande". It is slightly "sticky" and slightly "splitty", so using lace needles is a must for me. I don't think it would be good for an intricate lace pattern, but it looks and feels wonderful with this one.
Service and delivery comments:
Very prompt delivery, yarn and color were exactly as displayed/described.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
Bought to knit into a sweater held together with an extremely smooth fingering weight yarn. I wanted something with the sheen of silk and a little bit of a halo that wouldn't add much bulk. The alpaca silk is beautiful, feels both soft and sleek, and is working up exactly as I hoped it would. Also, the price was great, especially considering the generous yardage.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Lightweight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Warm
Cons
- Itchy
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
I wove up a sample of this in 2/2 diamond twill sett at 24 and it has a wonderful drape. It is a little bit itchy on my neck and face since I don't wear any sort of wool often, but no where near as bad as straight sheep's wool. I love how light and airy but still decently warm the fabric ended up being.
It was a joy to warp up (back to front!) and weave, no snags, no tangles, no broken warp threads. Granted that was for a sample 8 inches by 3 feet so when I do the 3ft x 3yds it may be different. But I don't think so. I'm looking forward to making fabric to turn into a hood from this.
Service and delivery comments:
Very quick!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
I use this product as weft with Alpaca scarves,
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
Cons
Best Uses
- Gloves
- Hats
- Socks
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
I have purchased three different colors of this product and knit mitts and socks with it. It knits at 8-10 st/in. The resulting articles were stretchy, light, and had a lovely hand.
I also mixed each color with a strand of Debbie Bliss Angel silk/mohair blend creating a gorgeous light weight circular capelet and a circular wimple using size 6 needles. The resulting articles were light, very warm, and wonderful to touch with a soft halo. This yarn is a bargain find for those who like to mix yarns.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Recommended:
- 000 - 00 double needles for mitts and socks
Pros
- Good Weight
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
- Doesn't Full Very Well
Best Uses
- Scarves
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
I expected a little more fulling when I washed my finished product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
I am using this to knit a cobweb shawl, and it looks great and is very pleasant to work with.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Machine Washable
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Lace shawl
Comments about Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk:
That one cone wasn't enough for the Forest Path Stole. The stole is finished and blocked. It came out beautiful.
Service and delivery comments:
It came in the nick of time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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