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  @delladearest25114 сағат бұрын

  Wondering why blend bamboo with wool? Especially since it pills?

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  @cupcakenormajean99744 сағат бұрын

  Bamboo is cool to wear in warm weather and very soft which would make it less itchy than wool for babies or other sensitive people. It’s also inexpensive but naturally derived. Adding wool retains some benefits of knitting with wool like elasticity.

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  @DavinaSandhu7 сағат бұрын

  ❤🎉 great video!

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  @jamaica7brixton3 күн бұрын

  Just for perhaps a different opinion, i dont feel the kfo pure silk is rough for me. I almost always use kfo because of the quality. I know it is durable and ethical and the colours are so fine. I do live in denmark so maybe for me its quite cheap compared to other yarns. Also i like to support small independent businesses 😊 i also really like hjertegarn, they have a new life wool that is recycled and soft. I knit the same jumper one with kfo which came out super light and soft (heavy merino+silk mohair) and hjertegarn new life with Mayflower silk mohair, this one is denser and a little heavier but also nice in a different way.

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  @heatherroach78173 күн бұрын

  I'm in the UK and locally, our LYS are few, far between and very small so many of us use Wool Warehouse for our supplies. It's good to see you review a King Cole yarn as the brand is very popular in the UK. Another popular brand is Stylecraft, which does a Naturals Bamboo and Cotton. This yarn tends to be less splitty, so easier to knit or crochet but is slightly thinner at 250m for 100g.

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  @VeeSch3 күн бұрын

  Does it grow a lot after blocking?

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  @liziking3064 күн бұрын

  I want to knit a sweater with this yarn... and I want to pair it up with Drops Kid Silk. Have you personally worked with this pair before? If so, how was it? So many people talk about how Alpaca stretches. I figured if I pair it with Drops Kid Silk, it should be okay, right?

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  @TrixiaDK5 күн бұрын

  What about yarn from “Mayflower”, there cotton/merino is beautiful to work with, but a tiny bit itchy to wear.

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  @heatherr92015 күн бұрын

  OST of these yarns I get from mother knitter or biscotti or wool and co in the USA

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  @UntwistedThreads5 күн бұрын

  Those are great shops to get your yarn from!:)

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  @dorym80455 күн бұрын

  I sort of can’t agree on your availability score on this one. Being available in Joanne’s, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby is widely available in my book. Also, selected colors and patterns are on Amazon.

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  @UntwistedThreads5 күн бұрын

  That's okay to disagree! We like to consider how easy it is to order it online if those don't have a physical store near by to them:)

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  @Susan-yb3hh5 күн бұрын

  Not c,ear if you cost for KFO included the detail that you need much more yarn for a sweater if held double. Etc.

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  @hailey12735 күн бұрын

  In terms of the availability- KFO and Sandnes are both available at wool and co (based in IL and free shipping). You can also get Sandnes from mother knitter (also based in the US)

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  @UntwistedThreads5 күн бұрын

  Yes, we love that they're available there!:)

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  @jadeintheparke16 күн бұрын

  It reminds me of a fancier drops air or drops sky!

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  @UntwistedThreads5 күн бұрын

  Yes, what a great comparison! We agree!:)

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  @Poywstore47837 күн бұрын

  Okay, now I have to try out this yarn!

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  @UntwistedThreads5 күн бұрын

  We would love to hear your thoughts if you do!:)

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  @KnittingAlongTheRockies8 күн бұрын

  Hi. Have you ever reviewed the cones by woolyknit? Thanks!

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  @UntwistedThreads7 күн бұрын

  Hello! No, we haven't reviewed any WoolyKnit yarn yet, but would love to! Adding it to our list! Thank you for the recommendation!:)

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  @KnittingAlongTheRockies5 күн бұрын

  That would be great! I’m really curious because they seem like such a good deal. I’m curious how the British wool cones compare to their merino wool cones as well. 😊

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  @elizabethLoney9 күн бұрын

  Thanks for this. I live in the UK so Drops is widely available and very affordable. I recently used the cotton merino and have been very impressed with the quality and drape. I would certainly use it again.

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  @UntwistedThreads7 күн бұрын

  We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing Elizabeth! :)

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  @karenberg490310 күн бұрын

  Thank you for this review! What is your opinion with comparing Sandnes garn duo to Cascade anchor bay?

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  @UntwistedThreads10 күн бұрын

  We think it depends on what you're looking for! This yarn is most similar to Drops Cotton Merino in how it looks. Sandnes Garn Duo has more of a wooly look and a more even dye. But this one is definitely softer!

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  @karenberg490310 күн бұрын

  Thank you! I’m looking to knit for my D-I-L a cardigan . But 100% wool makes them itch

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  @caterinaforno312210 күн бұрын

  I'm missing a parameter regarding how is the material sourced and sustainability considerations!

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  @UntwistedThreads10 күн бұрын

  We will keep that in mind! Thank you for the suggestion!:)

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  @DavinaSandhu10 күн бұрын

  I like your video, however calling drops ‘a dupe’ implies it’s a lesser yarn than the others, which I don’t agree with.

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  @UntwistedThreads10 күн бұрын

  That is a great point! Thank you for your feedback!:)

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  @DavinaSandhu9 күн бұрын

  Thanks for taking my comment as intended. I really do love all your videos ❤😊

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  @karenberg490310 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much for this comparison!! I was trying to make a decision with Sandnes Garn Duo or Drops Cotton Merino. Never compared to Knitting for Olive (as it's fingering, so more money, as to double it).

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  @UntwistedThreads10 күн бұрын

  We're happy you enjoyed it! :)

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  @delladearest251111 күн бұрын

  With the raveling is why I like chainette yarns and sadly this one is made in China.

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  @UntwistedThreads10 күн бұрын

  Luckily there are options out there for everyone's preferences!:)

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  @maritveeber939711 күн бұрын

  Thanks for such a thorough review! I also really enjoyed your comparison of the three other cotton merino blend yarns, which KZread recommended to me today :-) My newest cotton merino find has been the Katia Concept one, which is a 70:30 blend and delightful to knit with! I would definitely recommend checking it out and reviewing it (if you haven’t done so already) :-)

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  @UntwistedThreads10 күн бұрын

  We are so happy you enjoyed it!:) Yes, that is absolutely one that we want to review! Thank you for the suggestion! We've done one for their Cotton Yak but not yet for their Cotton Merino!

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  @jadeintheparke111 күн бұрын

  IS THIS THE KFO DUPE YOU MENTIONED?! Edit: ahhh, dk weight not fingering. Bummer!

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  @UntwistedThreads11 күн бұрын

  You got it! It is absolutely softer, has more colors and is more widely available than the KFO Cotton Merino!:) Appearance wise, the color is not as even as the KFO, it looks more like the Drops Cotton Merino.

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  @user-hl2te3bq5v11 күн бұрын

  I don’t know if most people realize that when they are buying a super wash wool, they are buying something coated with a polymer (read plastic). I wonder if that should not also be a consideration?

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  @UntwistedThreads11 күн бұрын

  Yes, the superwash treatment process coats the wool in a very fine layer of polymer plastic resin and chlorine, to help protect the wool from higher temperatures and felting. We believe it is absolutely a personal preference to consider when purchasing a yarn and what project you will be using it for :)

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  @CrochetsbyKara12 күн бұрын

  Drops is available at Lindehobby for the states!

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  @UntwistedThreads11 күн бұрын

  Thank you for sharing!:)

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  @louannhawkins456912 күн бұрын

  Both sandnes Garn duo and knitting for olive can be purchased in the States at Wool and Company with free shipping!

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  @UntwistedThreads12 күн бұрын

  Yes! One of our favorite shops! :)

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  @JoyfulFreckles12 күн бұрын

  Would love to see a pure merino comparison video! Like the knitting for olive 100% merino fingering weight. Thank you for the thorough review, am going through and bingeing all your vids. I am new to the States so it's really handy that you mention availability of yarns here (previously I was in Australia and had easy access to gorgeous 100% merino wools at my local store)

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  @UntwistedThreads12 күн бұрын

  Welcome! We are so happy to hear you are enjoying them! We will absolutely add that one to our list!:)

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  @jillianmakes13 күн бұрын

  I love Knitting for Olive cotton merino. I'm just finishing up a Petite Knit Friday Tee in it and it's just lovely.

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  @UntwistedThreads13 күн бұрын

  That sounds like a great project to make with that yarn!:)

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  @stephanienorwicz136613 күн бұрын

  I just ordered Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino and was excited to see your comparison and the softness factor. One thing I'd love to see as a newbie knitter is a comparison of how the various yarns wear over time (stretching, pilling, etc.). I'm sure it's a subjective thing for everyone depending on use but I only seem to catch bits of information in videos on various youtube channels. As a new knitter trying out different yarns it's a bit intimadating because it's a lot of work to have the fabric pill pretty quickly.

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  @TSUNAMI-MAMI13 күн бұрын

  Pilling doesn’t ruin a fabric. Keep a shaver on hand.

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  @UntwistedThreads13 күн бұрын

  We can't wait to hear what you think of it! And we would really love to be able to show a longer time frame of how each yarn wears and pills, unfortunately time is just not on our side to be able to knit more than a swatch for each yarn that we review. Maintenance of garments will become your friend when it comes to washing and removing pills. We shared a video not too long ago about this:)

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  @laurierickward391613 күн бұрын

  Really appreciate this comparison. Really helps in making my current purchase.

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  @UntwistedThreads13 күн бұрын

  Thank you Laurie! We are so happy that we could help!:)

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  @silled745413 күн бұрын

  My experience: Drops Merino does not keep its shape when knit. It "grows". Hats get to big after a few uses, cardigans are to easily pullet out of size or shape. It needs reblocking and steaming to often. But it is cheap...

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  @UntwistedThreads13 күн бұрын

  Thank you for sharing your experience!

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  @onemissingpiece679813 күн бұрын

  I agree that Truboo is a pretty yarn and if knit carefully not too splitty, however if made into a garment it will stretch out a lot - a few youtubers who have used it say the same. As in stretch out to be unwearable and that is my experience. I wonder if knitting this at quite a tight gauge (more like fingering gauge) would mitigate some of this stretch. I like the yarn enough that I might do some experiments. I think an extra category you could maybe add would be something like durability or wearability over time, although that may be hard to actually do in your review timeframe. Love your videos, thanks so much.

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  @UntwistedThreads13 күн бұрын

  Happy to hear you enjoy them! Yes, we believe a tighter gauge could help. Also, similar to alpaca, when you hold a yarn double with another yarn, that can help prevent a yarn from stretching out as well. :)

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  @SheilaElmes13 күн бұрын

  These are great comparisons But I think you should drop the availability bit

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  @Confrontation9113 күн бұрын

  Seconded! Or atleast maybe don't include this category into the rating as it is too much dependent on where one is located. Here in Europe the availability is sometimes totally different to what it might be in the Americas

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  @UntwistedThreads13 күн бұрын

  Thank you for your feedback! We try to show accessibility because more often than not, yarns are less available to us here in the US, but a lot of times they can be accessed with certain shops that ship worldwide:)

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  @marjoriebahm923914 күн бұрын

  Drops! Cost is what I need to consider.

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  @UntwistedThreads13 күн бұрын

  It is a great budget friendly option:)

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  @christycampbell187414 күн бұрын

  Can't wait for the next yarn review! I have used drops cotton merino. I wear the navy sweater I made with it all the time. It does pill after a while and show wear, but I do wear it a lot so that's to be expected I think.

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  We're so happy to hear that you enjoy it! :) Also, thank you for sharing about how it pills!

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  @hoaptnk121514 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the review! Have you considered doing a video comparing these brands’ mohair yarns?

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  Yes of course! After July we will be transitioning back to our Fall/Winter yarns and hope to do a mohair comparison!:)

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  @delladearest251114 күн бұрын

  Great reviews ❣️ my budget would say Drops but I would want knitting for olive due to more cotton content. You reviewed K&C once and loved its softness but it wasn’t compared here, what is the difference?

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  @cupcakenormajean997414 күн бұрын

  That yarn is 100% cotton, these three are wool cotton blends.

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  Happy you enjoyed them! Yes, we loved the K + C Essential cotton, but it is 100% cotton, doesn't have a ton of colors and is not widely available in our opinion.

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  Exactly!:)

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  @Poywstore478314 күн бұрын

  What a great comparison! Thank you for doing these!!

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  We're so happy you enjoyed it!:)

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  @jandkcon17 күн бұрын

  Am knitting with KFO cotton/merino for first time, getting exactly the gauge stated! Very soft and delicate, considering it a light fingering. Modifying the Slightly Sassy V, by Aimee Scher, which is written for a sport weight yarn. Have done my best math, erred a bit on row gauge, making one size larger than my measurements call for.🤞

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  That sounds like a fun project! Happy to hear that you're enjoying it:)

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  @user-fn4jv8yz1d17 күн бұрын

  hello! love your reviews, and your voice is so calming!! i was wondering if you could review hobbii's mohair delight if you have some time. it's a 50/50 mohair and acrylic blend. i know you don't normally review synthetic yarns, but this one really intrigues me. it's quite cheap for mohair even with the added acrylic, and i want to know if it's worth it to knit up a full garment. my biggest concern is itchiness and pilling because this might be a pretty low quality mohair. thank you so much!!!

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  Thank you for the kind words! And we can absolutely add that one to our list! Thank you for the suggestion:)

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  @titobear1317 күн бұрын

  Besides swatches, do you make anything with the yarns you review?

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  We use the remaining yarn for the yarn cards we send out monthly for our Patreon members, so they can feel the yarns we review too:)

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  @TaevlynZyr18 күн бұрын

  Truboo has become one of my favorite yarns. It took a while to get used the splittiness. By keeping the twist tight, it was a lot easier to use (and made for a nicer looking fabric). I have 2 tops made out of it that are perfect for hot & humid climates.

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  That is so wonderful to hear! :)

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  @lizzyp141419 күн бұрын

  I've only tried Knitting For Olive Merino, Cotton Merino, and the Soft silk mohair, and they are all 5/5 yarns for me. I've never tried the cashmere or heavy merino, and I've definitely heard a lot of ppl complain about the heavy merino. People also complain about the knitting experience with the Pure silk, but I've heard that most people end up loving the finished garment, so it ends up being worth it. I recently bought some Pure silk, but I haven't tried knitting with it yet.

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  @UntwistedThreads14 күн бұрын

  Yes, we had similar experiences with the Heavy Merino and Pure Silk shared in our review videos. We would love to hear your thoughts after working with it!:)

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  @stewartszydlo158620 күн бұрын

  I'm trying to find the right yarn for a large (60" x 84") heavily cabled and textured pattern. It's for my adult son and it will go to the dry cleaner, he won't be washing it. First thought of all cotton but I'm afraid it won't hold its shape. Same with 100% merino? I'm also concerned about pilling. I would have loved Drops Merino Cotton but I need a worsted weight with a gauge of 21/28. I saw the De Rerun Nature Robinson but that is going to cost be close to $250. A bit pricey. Can you recommend a yarn to use?

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  @UntwistedThreads20 күн бұрын

  My first go to if you're wanting to use a different yarn, is to look similar yarn substitutions for the yarn recommended in the pattern. I try to stray away from using a yarn with a different fiber content than the designer and pattern recommends as you mentioned, some fibers do better than others with holding their shape. Depending on his softness tolerance , my go to hearty worsted weight yarn that I like to use (even with sensitive skin) is Cascade Yarns 220 as it is very widely available and has a lot of color options. I was also blown away with Valley Yarns Northampton, which is a little bit softer than the 220. We hope that helps!:)

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  @heatherroach781720 күн бұрын

  I enjoy your reviews, especially the comparison reviews. I'm currently considering Drops Cotton Merino so I'm interested in reviews on this blend.

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  @UntwistedThreads20 күн бұрын

  Thank you for the kind words! Stay tuned for next week as you may enjoy our 3 yarn cotton merino comparison video!

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  @j.306921 күн бұрын

  Only because I previously read the comments about your voice I wanted to say I notice a difference and it indeed sounds more natural and relaxed. Off to watch the whole review now but wanted to comment before I forget.

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  @UntwistedThreads20 күн бұрын

  Thank you for the feedback! :)

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  @christycampbell187421 күн бұрын

  This was such a great review and so helpful!! I was so unimpressed by the heavy merino I had sworn off knitting for olive. But the colors they offer are so great I am excited to try the cotton merino!!

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  @UntwistedThreads20 күн бұрын

  We would love to hear your thoughts if you decide to try it out!:)

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  @cupcakenormajean997421 күн бұрын

  This is available at both of my local yarn stores, so I think a lot of people will be able to get it locally if not always in the full color range

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  @UntwistedThreads20 күн бұрын

  We are happy to hear that!:)

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  @diamondalexiss24 күн бұрын

  I love your channel so much! If you can, please try out Drops Puna. It’s 100% superfine alpaca :)

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  @UntwistedThreads24 күн бұрын

  You're too kind, thank you! We will add that to our list! Thank you for the suggestion!:)

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  @delladearest251125 күн бұрын

  I’ll look forward to crocheting with this yarn too, thank you ❣️

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  @UntwistedThreads24 күн бұрын

  We would love to hear your thoughts if you do!:)

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  @delladearest251127 күн бұрын

  Your research is comprehensive and excellent, thanks so much ❣️ This makes for handy reference ❣️ Also hoping King Cole’s finesse cotton yarn makes the list❣️

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  @UntwistedThreads25 күн бұрын

  Thank you! We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! Yes, it is on our list to review!:)