Page 69 - Knit Now - Issue 112 (January 2020)

THE REVIEW
THE YARN CIRCLE

Double

COTTON

Each month, we get together with a group of real kni ers to test our

yarn and ask them for their honest opinions. These are the results!

Stitch pattern DK-weight yarn is a rm favourite for many Knit 2 Tog is a cosy yarn shop in the heart of
Reddish, Stockport. A multitude of beautiful
knitters and a yarn that is perfectly suited to
Andalusian Stitch a whole host of projects. It’s a staple yarn in yarns lines the walls, surrounding a table
Worked over a multiple of any stash. DK-weight yarn has the perfect mix that hosts a Knit and Natter group every
2 + 1 sts of being that workhorse weight we come back Tuesday evening 7-9pm as well as regular
Row 1: Knit. to time and again whist also being some of fun workshops. There is also haberdashery
Row 2: Purl. the most fabulous yarn there is! With many available to support you in your next project.
Row 3: *K1, p1; rep from different textures, styles and colours, DK yarn And being a community hub, there is always
* to end, k1. is such a diverse yarn that there is something something going on including innovative and
Row 4: Purl.
for every knitter. heartfelt charity drives.

Cygnet King Cole Rico Creative Sirdar Country Rowan Stylecraft Life
Pure Wool Subtle Drifter Silky Touch Classic Softyak Changes
Superwash
About the yarn DK; 104m per DK; 300m per DK; 220m per DK; 125m per DK; 135m per DK; 298m per
50g; 100% 100g; 25% 100g; 100% 50g; 50% 50g; 76% 100g; 75%
Pure New cotton, 6% acrylic, £4.39 wool, 50% cotton, 15% premium
Wool, £2.75 wool, 69% acrylic, £2.95 yak, 9% nylon acrylic, 25%
premium £7.29 wool, £4.75
acrylic, £4.19
Describe it in one word Fuzzy Silky Soft Bouncy Durable Squishable
How enjoyable was it to knit with? 4 4 4 5 5 4
How happy are you with your swatch? 4 5 5 5 5 5
How do you rate the colour? 5 4 4 4 5 5
How hardwearing does it feel? 4 5 4 5 5 4

How sot is it against your skin? 3 4 5 5 5 3
Would you buy this yarn? 95% 100% 95% 100% 100% 100%

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