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Clara
queen bee
USA
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 Posted - 02/29/2012 : 8:55:35 PM
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Many moons ago, way back in 2003 before a lot of our current knitting world even existed, I fell in love with a yarn from a ranch out in Oregon. Years have passed, many other yarns have come and gone, but this one is still around. Each season more lambs arrive, more bales of wool get sent to the mill, more yarn comes out.
So much has changed since 2003 that I thought this would be a good time to buy a new skein of yarn from Imperial Stock Ranch and see how it's doing. Please join me for a re-swatch.
Clara
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bethsmithpink
New Pal
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Posted - 03/01/2012 : 04:26:32 AM
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| If you like knitting with Columbia, you should try spinning it. Fantastic to spin, bouncy and wonderful. Does great as a worsted or woolen spun yarn. |
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drfuller
New Pal
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Posted - 03/01/2012 : 06:32:52 AM
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| Following on the love for Columbia wool, Clara, have you ever reviewed Cestari yarns? They have been around for over 30 years and sell a Columbia-Targhee blend yarn similar to Shelter. |
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ceddy
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2012 : 06:37:20 AM
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I love this yarn, I have a shawl on the needles now in Imperial Stock Company. I feel so elegant working with it and know the end product will be a show piece to be proud of.
It's also available from Patternworks.
Thanks, Clara, for showcasing this wonderful yarn. |
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krispe
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2012 : 08:46:17 AM
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| My first flock was made up of Columbia crosses which I loved dearly. Fabulous for spinning, weaving, and knitting. Sadly those wonderful animals are in the pasture above and I haven't been able to get any more to replace them. Now have blue-faced and shetland/BFL but still miss those Columbias. |
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Lesliejo
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2012 : 10:01:55 AM
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Thank you so much - I love these rustic minimally processed yarns. I would love to see the pictures - unfortunately, none of the links work. 
-Leslie
True love is not about finding the right person; it's about being the right person. |
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hkpdx
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2012 : 10:50:42 AM
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I love this yarn and the people that own Imperial Ranch are great.
When I first knit with the 2-ply, I thought it felt like knitting with chenille. I do think that it knits up like a heavy worsted/aran however.
I like the very slight feel of lanolin while knitting and it washes up well, just as you described.
Thanks for reviewing this yarn again. |
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robinstephanie
Seriously Hooked
USA
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Posted - 03/02/2012 : 09:30:34 AM
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Intriguing review, Clara. I'd love to see the knitted up and swatch pics, but the links aren't working. Any way to fix?
I love the idea that the yarn is created in a sustainable way and not produced by a large corporation. When I spend money on those kinds of things I call it "voting with my wallet," not my words, but they work for me.
Robinsteph
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