"Wool of the Andes" by Knit Picks, a 100% Peruvian wool, is available in colors ranging from cloud to coal. A worsted weight, "Wool of the Andes" is hand washable and would work well for felting, as well as tote bags, sweaters, caps, scarves, afghans, baby items and heavier garments.
Sunday January 1 7:50:36 PM PST
I really like this yarn, I am using it to show off fancy stiches in a sampler afghan with good stich definition. It is soft and seems of high quality for the fantastic price. My only beef is the three dark bluish-green hues that look almost identical.
Tuesday January 10 8:08:59 AM PST
This yarn is surprisingly soft for a standard wool (as opposed to a merino), and particularly for something so affordable. It isn't soft to the touch per se, but it doesn't give me the pricklies, and I'm very sensitive. I probably wouldn't wear it directly against the skin, but it would be great for a sweater you wear over a shirt or maybe even a camisole. It's much softer than a pricey tweed by a designer-who-shall-remain-nameless Also, it felts beautifully, even the natural. (Some light-colored wools don't felt well.)
Sunday April 23 10:45:45 PM PST
Felts beautifully!! It doesn't seem to be quite as heavy as other worsted weight yarns, but for the price, it's pretty amazing.
Thursday May 11 11:18:31 AM PST
This is a wonderful all-purpose wool yarn. Knits up quickly and makes a nice fabric. My stitches start out slightly uneven but they align perfectly after washing.
Monday June 19 5:54:44 PM PST
This yarn was easy to work with...but I am disappointed in the color differences I have noticed between the website and what I actually purchased, specifically with the grass and blue bonnet colors. Lesson learned, I will buy a color card for this yarn before my next purchase.
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