5 Stars
High quality
By Valley Yarns
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Blend: | 70% Merino Wool 30% Cashmere |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Length: | 163yds (149m) |
| Recommended Needles: | US 7 (4.5mm) |
| Tension: | 19 stitches to 4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | G (4.50mm) |
| Care Instructions: | Do Not Bleach, Do Not Dryclean, Dry Flat, Hand Wash |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Net Weight: | 50g (1.76oz) |
| Country of Origin: | Italy |
Valley Yarns Wachusett is a gorgeous blend of Merino wool and cashmere, named after scenic Mount Wachusett—the highest point in Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River. Transform this luxurious, worsted weight yarn into stunning garments and accessories.
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High quality
It’s a bit risky ordering from the UK when you live in the states. I placed and order and after two weeks it arrived. It was the wrong yarn. I couldn’t find my original email with my order confirmation and I worries they would give me a hard time. But they were very nice. They were very apologetic and sent the correct yarn. So the whole thing took a month but I very much appreciated their customer service. They did not ask me to ship the incorrect yarn back to them.
I love Wachusett so much that I have recently ordered a sweater's worth in 2 additional colorways. Although Valley Yarns (Webs) lists it as a worsted, I think it looks best knit on a U.S. 6 or 7. Wachusett is gorgeous and unbelievably soft, especially after it has bloomed upon blocking. However, I did find at least 1 knot in every skein, but because the yarn is not Superwash, I could wet-splice the ends together to make for a seamless join. imho, Wachusett is worth the trouble of dealing with...