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Clara
queen bee
USA
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 Posted - 02/24/2010 : 8:40:45 PM
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Well, they've done it. At the January TNNA, Malabrigo unveiled its newest yarn called Twist. Picture a longer-wearing, lower-pill, full-bodied worsted-weight made from the same buttery soft and intensely dyed Merino as in the classic Malabrigo Worsted. It's such a thick, plump yarn that I was worried the stitches wouldn't hold together - that they'd behave rather like giant tubes of spaghetti, only with ply shadows.
But it's lovely, lovely stuff. I invite you to check out the full review.
And has anybody tried Twist yet?
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2010 : 07:15:38 AM
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I haven't tried it yet, but I think I need to make a nice, warm hat (not a tam, though!) with it. I love your description of the yarn's construction and the knitted fabric.
Jane
Betty needs a warm hat: Support KR
Blog: Not Plain Jane
Photos: My Flickr Album
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Coolj
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2010 : 10:41:01 AM
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A friend bought a skein of Twist in Indiecita colorway to use in a hooked rug. (A hooked rug? There has to be a sin in there somewhere!) I tried to buy it from the same shop, but they were sold out. I found it online this morning and ordered two skeins in Indiecita and two in Plena. I have no clue what I'll use the Twist in, but I can finally stop obsessing over them.
I should also say the online pictures don't do justice to Indiecita in person. I haven't seen Plena, but I was intrigued by it. |
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Pema
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2010 : 11:00:42 AM
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I have just begun reading the reviews, and WOW!! I learned so much about yarn with this one!! Hey, why isn't the article signed? Who wrote it? I'd love to see their names and any other articles or books they wrote as part of these reviews.
Wonderfully informative! thanks! |
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jmaggiore2004@yahoo.com
New Pal
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Posted - 02/25/2010 : 11:30:29 AM
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Hi Clara,
I'm wondering if Malabrigo Twist would be a good choice for the Allegan Cardigan in your latest book. Any other yarn ideas for this project?
Thanks,
Judy |
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
4299 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2010 : 12:50:46 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Pema
I have just begun reading the reviews, and WOW!! I learned so much about yarn with this one!! Hey, why isn't the article signed? Who wrote it? I'd love to see their names and any other articles or books they wrote as part of these reviews.
Wonderfully informative! thanks!
Clara Parkes, our own Head Yarn Whisperer, writes almost every Knitter's Review article (it's her website). She's written many, many articles for magazines and online publications, as well as two of the best books about yarn: The Knitter's Book of Yarn and The Knitter's Book of Wool.
Welcome to Clara's living room the KR Forums, Pema!
Jane
Betty needs a warm hat: Support KR
Blog: Not Plain Jane
Photos: My Flickr Album
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kkehrig
New Pal
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Posted - 02/25/2010 : 12:54:11 PM
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GFTC
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2010 : 1:02:38 PM
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I think Malabrigo translates to pilling in English. Or maybe shrinking. Or maybe it's like one of those double meaning words like Aloha and means both pilling and shrinking. Yeah, that's it. I won't buy anything that says Malabrigo. Why not? Don't get me started.........
Maybe the Malabrigo Twist is the answer but I'll never know.
I apologize for being negative on the yarn review two weeks in a row. I really do refer back to these reviews quite often and have made good decisions based on the info given.
GFTC of NYCmy knitting photos on Flickr or Ravelry
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rosir
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2010 : 2:20:17 PM
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Well THANK YOU Jane & Clara. I have been so good for almost three months. No new yarn purchases until today. First Jane and her Sundara post on FB, now Clara with yarn I loved, but stopped buying because of limited usefulness. Oh sure, I have Foxfire Sheep Shares and Spirit Trail subscription, and the tail end of Embrace the Lace from Wool Girl, who is closing up her online shop.....boohooo, but still, you know me and yarn. Imagine, I almost made it an entire 3 months. I'm just a weak willed spend thrift, but at least the diet is going well.
Rosi,
who really loves Clara and Jane lots, even though they are evil sirens |
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Luann
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2010 : 2:34:11 PM
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Rosi, that sound you hear is the collective cheering of all yarn sellers around the globe.
And those of us who frequent the stash lounge at the KR Retreat...
Luann
Knit and let knit!
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
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Martheme
Sustaining Member
USA
1565 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2010 : 4:16:43 PM
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Lol! Hanging out at KR and being on a yarn diet is rather like being on a regular diet and deciding to work next door to an Italian bakery. Disaster written all over it.
;) Love you guys!
Margaret
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NutmegOwl
Gabber Extraordinaire
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Posted - 02/26/2010 : 08:27:31 AM
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Jane, you know where to send all unwanted tams!
And Rosi, you know where all that unloved yarn that's begging for attention belongs ...
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Nutmeg Owl
Quaecumque sunt vera
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Clara
queen bee
USA
4365 Posts |
Posted - 02/27/2010 : 09:14:36 AM
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Rosi, I am here to serve. 
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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marfa
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