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by PowerReviews5.5Alpaca Lace
(based on 17 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Soft (3)
- Warm (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
No Best Uses
- Was this a gift?:
- No (15)
Most Liked Positive Review
Shawls all the way
This was used in 3 different shawls of 1000+ yards. I never really had a problem with it other then it likes to grab on to other stitches as you rip out rows. ...Read complete review
This was used in 3 different shawls of 1000+ yards. I never really had a problem with it other then it likes to grab on to other stitches as you rip out rows. I expected this though. I'm not sure where the other one star ratings came from. I've used this plenty of times and have never had a problem. Its very durable once knit up as long as you're not dragging it along a bed of nails. Its also extremely soft. There have been instances where I have gotten some plant fibers in the yarn but those were easy to pick out.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Unsatisfactory - will not use again
Alpaca fiber should be soft, buttery and delicious to knit with. This yarn has none of those properties. Its beautiful in the skein, but once you start to knit, its poor quality...Read complete review
Alpaca fiber should be soft, buttery and delicious to knit with. This yarn has none of those properties. Its beautiful in the skein, but once you start to knit, its poor quality is evident. Likely made from low grade alpaca. Do yourself a favor and purchase a superfine baby alpaca yarn - you will have a much better knitting experience.
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Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
The yarn is soft and very good quality. The colors are clean. I blend it with other yarns of similar color for a hint of variation and texture. I'm addicted.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good price point
- Great yardage
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
Used this yarn double stranded for 2 shawls and 1 cowl. All are butter soft and as one client put it "baby soft". The fine nature of this yarn requires patience, especially double stranded, but the final product is well worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Strands With Other Lace Y
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
I've actually finished knitting and am now using non stop, the Plymouth Grande yarn afghan. The yarn is variegated and took a lot of trying out stitch patterns to find one I liked. I really like the way it turned out. I love its warmth and softness. I've almost finished a fine gauge (#2 needle] shawl that is in garter stitch with 3 strands of Madelinetosh. It is a very long rectangle and about 18 inches wide - made longitudinally - 660 stitches per row. I made a similar one last year and love using it - beautiful and warm. It was in Malabrigo. The feel of the Malabrigo shawl is softer and maybe a tad less pliable than the Madelinetosh shawl. I knit it on #1 needles. I wanted colors not available in the Malabrigo this time. Other yarns? Have wound hanks into balls. Have tried out stitch patterns and gauges until liking one. Lovely yarns that are carefully stored and ready for next projects. Mary Morrison
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent thickness
- Medium "hairiness"
- warm
Cons
Best Uses
- Cowl
- Scarf
- Shawl
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
This is a nice yarn to work with. It has a medium-length "halo". No complaints.
Service and delivery comments:
Prompt, as usual! You guyz are the BEST!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
This fine and delicate yarn is lovely to handle.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Supple Great Hand
Cons
Best Uses
- Making A Shawl
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
Pleased with purchase. Can't wait to wear my new shawl.
Service and delivery comments:
Back order delivered exactly when promised.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Lace circular needles, Blocking kit
Pros
- Just Fantastic Yarn
Cons
Best Uses
- Shawls Not Good For Sock
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
This yarn will make wonderful shawls, not recommended for socks
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
Delivery was prompt, as usual.
I used a similar color of Malabrigo together with the Alpaca (and #4 circular needle) to make a little heavier shawl.
Love the results. Price and quality of both are very good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Malabrigo lace
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
I've used this yarn for several scarves including a lacy patterned one and was very happy with the results. With the great color selection, and lightweight softness, I will use again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about 5.50 Alpaca Lace:
I said all I intended to say!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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