Knit Now - UK (2020-03)

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!

DMC Natura

Linen

Mondial

Cottonsoft

Bio

King Cole

Opium

Katia Washi King Cole

Cottonsoft

King Cole
Bamboo
Cotton
About the yarn 4-ply; 150m per
50g;  58%
linen 26%
viscose 16%
cotton
£4.50

4-ply; 180m per

50g; 100%

organic cotton

£3.50

Chunky; 250m

per 100g;

4% polyamide

54% cotton

42% acrylic

£3.79

Chunky; 100m

per 100g;

70% polyester,

30% viscose

£6.15

DK; 210m

per 100g;

100% cotton

£4.79

DK; 230m

per 100g

50% cotton

50% bamboo

£5.99

Describe it in one word Delicate Delightful Textural Useful Soft Stretchy
How enjoyable was it to knit with?^554455
How happy are you with your swatch?^554554

How do you rate the colour?^545553
How hardwearing does it feel?^455555

How sot is it against your skin?^455554

Would you buy this yarn? 95% 100% 90% 100% 100% 95%

This month we are taking a close look at

yarn containing natural  bre. From knitters

who want a biodegradable yarn to knitters

who want something light and fresh feeling,

these yarns are ideal. Natural  bre is perfect

for the warmer weather but can of course be

worn year-round. The variety of textures and

styles of natural  bre can feel overwhelming

so we called on a group of real knitters to

review the best of the best for us!

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NNothing but othing but

NATURAL

Stitch pattern

Basket Weave stitch

Worked over even number

of stitches

Row 1 & 3 (RS): *K4,

p4; rep from * to end

Row 2 (WS):  *P4, k4;

rep from * to end

Rep rows 1-3 for pattern

Pins and Needles is an award-winning shop in the historic

Wharfside area of Devizes, specialising in gorgeous yarn for

knitting and crochet. With an amazing range of haberdashery

and needlework supplies they also host workshops for

knitting and crochet. Owner Victoria and her team love what

they do and do what they love, so expect a warm welcome

and lots of fun choosing your woolly projects. Ruth runs a

regular knit and natter group Stitch 2gether, where once a

month all knitters are welcomed at the Wharf Tea Rooms for

a lovely cup of tea, cake and some crafty fun!