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Before washing out the oil |
6st * 9rows an inch on 3.25mm needles after washing 7st * 8rows an inch on 3.25mm needles before washing About a week ago I was talking to Olga
during her hunt for more Habu A-1 in colour 70 and she came across the
Colourmart
silk. At first glance the yarn really does look like the Habu A-1.
The yarn is a bit thicker but it has a lot of the same subtle colour characteristic
giving it a natural rustic feel. The hand and drape of the yarn is quite
nice after you remove all of the industrial oil. The yarn produces a nice
tight fabric using just one strand. Though it doesn't produce the feather
like feel of the A-1. This yarn definitely has some weight behind it.
I did get some colour bleeding during the washing process so some All in All... I am really happy with the final fabric and definitely
happy with the price. I don't think I would use it as a carrying yarn,
but more as a primary yarn to stand on its own. |
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Blooming after washing and finger blocking. |
Thursday, September 20, 2007
kitty: colourmart's 100% silk yarn on cone, dk wt
Colourmart
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vinegar
is definitely in order when washing the final product.
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They certainly have good prices. I am thinking of ordering a cone (or two!) of their cashmere. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks rich and drapy. But you aren't fooling me...you are trying to believe it's Habu, aren't you?
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