Almost two weeks ago, I placed my first Knit Picks yarn order and four days afterwards, it arrived. I’ve had a chance to play around with some of my yarn. I started knitting some yellow mittens..
And while some rave about Wool of the Andes yarn, I wasn’t a fan… well at least not for myself since it feels itchy against my skin. Also, I didn’t find this wool as soft as some of the other wool yarn that I’ve worked with, like Patons Classic Wool. But, I really liked Knit Picks Swish! Swish, didn’t make my skin get all prickly like Knit Picks WOTA, and I thought it was softer. Of course, my reaction to a finished object made with Swish might be completely different.
Take for example the lovely crocheted scarf, that I made with Patons Classic Wool. I didn’t have an issue while working with the yarn. I even held it up to my skin/neck while working on the scarf, but now that it’s complete. It’s itchy. I’m a bit sad since the scarf is so lovey. The good news, is that I already know who’ll be the recipient of that scarf. I have a few finishing touches to add to the scarf, like beads, but I know the recipient will be happy. I’ll be making Sarah’s Windblown leaves scarf for myself, but I’ll use yarn that my skin will tolerate.
Q – Lovely! I LOVE KnitPicks needles. I hand dyed some WOTA and am knitting leg warmers for Texas daughter, I like it. 😎
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HI @curls and q, I love their needles too, I bought the nickel plate set this past summer, and I purchased and with my past order I purchased a few more cables/sock knitting needles. I’ll see how WOTA is after it’s washed, but atm, not too thrilled about the rough texture.
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WOTA is a workhorse yarn for me. It doesn’t itch me but I can testify to the “rough” texture (for want of a better description). I absolutely love Swish — especially in bulky weight.
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@Nicky, I’m thinking I might use it for some felted objects like bowls. Initially I thought I might use it for kitted amigurumi, but even my daughter has complained about the rough texture so that won’t work, since she loves to cuddle the crocheted and knitted toys I make for her.
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Such pretty colours! I have the same trouble with itchy yarn too, I make such a lot of stuff that I can’t wear because it itches, fortunately my daughter can wear anything!
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Thanks @Sarah Jane, I’ve been having a blast with the colors. Too bad I can’t wear most of them.
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These are really colourful – very nice bright and cheerful colours. Gosh…must be awful getting itchy while knitting. I wonder why the Andes in particular? Llama wool or what?
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@suituapui, I checked, it’s made from Peruvian wool. I know it from Peruvian highland sheep, but I’m unsure if other sheep fall under that label.
Oh I can knit with most fibers without itching, I’m guessing because the hands aren’t as sensitive as other parts of my body? However wearing the an item made with most animal fibers will cause me to itch.
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WOW! Soooo colorful! LOVE it! Great additions to your stash!
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