Knit Now - UK (2020-01)

(Antfer) #1

THE REVIEW


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!


Cygnet
Pure Wool
Superwash

King Cole
Subtle Drifter

Rico Creative
Silky Touch

Sirdar Country
Classic

Rowan
Softyak

Stylecraft Life
Changes

About the yarn DK; 104m per
50g; 100%
Pure New
Wool, £2.75


DK; 300m per
100g; 25%
cotton, 6%
wool, 69%
premium
acrylic, £4.19

DK; 220m per
100g; 100%
acrylic, £4.39

DK; 125m per
50g; 50%
wool, 50%
acrylic, £2.95

DK; 135m per
50g; 76%
cotton, 15%
yak, 9% nylon
£7.29

DK; 298m per
100g; 75%
premium
acrylic, 25%
wool, £4.75

Describe it in one word Fuzzy Silky Soft Bouncy Durable Squishable
How enjoyable was it to knit with?^444554
How happy are you with your swatch?^455555


How do you rate the colour?^544455
How hardwearing does it feel?^454554


How sot is it against your skin?^345553
Would you buy this yarn? 95% 100% 95% 100% 100% 100%


COTTON


Double


DK-weight yarn is a  rm favourite for many
knitters and a yarn that is perfectly suited to
a whole host of projects. It’s a staple yarn in
any stash. DK-weight yarn has the perfect mix
of being that workhorse weight we come back
to time and again whist also being some of
the most fabulous yarn there is! With many
different textures, styles and colours, DK yarn
is such a diverse yarn that there is something
for every knitter.

Stitch pattern
Andalusian Stitch
Worked over a multiple of
2 + 1 sts
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: *K1, p1; rep from
* to end, k1.
Row 4: Purl.

Knit 2 Tog is a cosy yarn shop in the heart of
Reddish, Stockport. A multitude of beautiful
yarns lines the walls, surrounding a table
that hosts a Knit and Natter group every
Tuesday evening 7-9pm as well as regular
fun workshops. There is also haberdashery
available to support you in your next project.
And being a community hub, there is always
something going on including innovative and
heartfelt charity drives.

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