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★★★★☆
Definitely not DK weight, but great for price!
First, the bad: With my first order, I didn’t get all 10 skeins—only 9. I’m wondering if these are bunched by weight for a 500 g total. I don’t have a scale, so I can’t be sure. Also, this definitely isn’t DK; it’s as thin as embroidery floss (probably light fingering weight). However, holding the thread double yields satisfactory results. And there’s definitely enough yarn to do this (2000+ yards) and still complete a project. Also, there’s not much in the way of stitch definition like you would get with an acrylic fiber (see photo; should be shells/chevron pattern).
Now the great: I was afraid to buy this because of the negative reviews. But I have to say, I’ve had no issues with knots or splitting. However, to avoid this, I would use a duller needle set. This is amazingly soft yarn! I bought this to make a blanket for my son with sensory issues and he LOVES it; just absolutely soft! In fact, it’s almost a little too slippery so I recommend using bamboo a hook/needles. And you get SO much for the price! In addition, I love the colors (I bought deep blue and white gray). The blue is the same color as those cheap row counters you can buy (see pic) and the gray is almost a lilac. I can’t wait to complete my projects so I can wear them; bamboo is so great for this warmer weather!
July 2019 · Arts Crafts and Sewing · verified purchase