The Ultimate Sock Yarn Review- A look into my sock knitting drawer
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Yarns mentioned;
West Yorkshire Spinners
Approximately 15$ Canadian
www.wyspinners.com
Opal
Between 18-20$ Canadian
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Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle
13.99$ US
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Regia
Between 10-18$ Canadian
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Knit Picks Felici 5.99$ US
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Patons Kroy
8$ canadian per 50 grams. You’ll need two skeins
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Knit Picks Handpainted 13.99$ US
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Paintbox yarns
Approximately 12-15$ Canadian
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Knitting my 11th pair of Opal socks as I watch this. They are the ones I reach for continually and even the oldest ones have not lost their shape or faded in the wash. Thanks for reviewing and for your honest opinion of all the yarn mentioned. 💕 from Ontario.
Hello from England. My first pair of socks was knitted 21 years ago in Opal, as that was the only sock yarn available in the UK back then. I'm happy to say, I'm still wearing them weekly, and the only sign of wear is where I wove the end in at the cuff, that has unravelled slightly. Probably due to my sewing. No holes, no stretching, no felting. All my other Opals are the same, all made over 15 years ago, all worn weekly, all still going strong. Maybe you had a rogue ball. Xxxx
I think that's exactly it because so many people I know LOVE Opal! I need to try it again
This was very helpful. As someone who is learning how to knit and very interested in knitting socks specifically, it's great to know the pros and cons of each of these. I made a knitpicks order recently and it looks like I ended up picking some good yarns, so now I'm even more excited! Thank you!
I loved your sock talk and reviewing each of the different brands. Very informative. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
As a child I held my mother’s yarn hanks stretched between my hands, feeding the yarn to her as she wrapped it into balls. It was decades before I even saw a yarn swift or ball winder. I still wind my purchased hanks into balls myself, simply wrapping the hank around the back of a chair. There’s definitely a pleasure and therapy in the process as you examine your purchase and anticipate the knit project. Several knitters have the process documented in tutorials. It’s nice not having two more ‘gadgets’ in my home.
Love love love this video. So much good information as I as well am obsessed with sock knitting!
Thank for these reviews. I just learned how to knit this year, and I'm loving knitting socks! So, of course, I'm looking for a good, affordable sock yarn and this video has helped me a lot!
This video is so helpful. I was happy to hear about Regina since I purchased a few of them to knit. Thank you for sharing the link for the sock box!
Great video! I've used a lot of these yarns. Sorry you had problems with the Opal, I've done OK with it over the years. Fun coincidence - I'm using WYS for the very first time and was knitting with it when I turned on this video. I'm so happy to hear that it wears well, as the socks I'm knitting are a gift. Woo hoo!!
So ya, the trick with Kroy is not to go up a needle size. Knit them on 2.25’s with your usual pattern. No holes, and can take washer/dryer.
Wow, i really love this review, give so much insight to the different types of yarn and their durability out there. I only have socks at the moment in hawthorne, and i love them.
So glad I found your channel! I'm new to the world of sock knitting. I've knit 2 pair so far and only used Hawthorne so far (which I'm enjoying) so this was very helpful! Thank you!
Loved the review❤️❤️
I've not used any of these yarns, but yours is a good video about how memories of times when we were knitting some up stay with us and we are reminded of these when we see or use them
Ohhh that would also be stunning!!
Wonderful review. Thank you.
Thank you for posting the sock yarn review. I use Kroy for my husband's socks as he finds it works best in his work boots which he wears year round. I love Felici and hand dyed yarns for socks for everyone else
Love,love❤ your reviews! Very helpful to me as new sock knitter! Thank you🥰
Glad you like them! You're so welcome :)
Yes I absolutely love hawthorn!
Thank you for your review!
You're welcome!
Regia and Aktiv are all I use. 💪🏾 Thanks for your video.
As a new sock knitter (one my 4th and 5th pairs) I found this review super helpful. Thank you🌟🌻😁
Thank you :) so glad you found it helpful :)
Hawthorne is my *favorite* mass-market yarn. Good to know about Patons Kroy being a little wonky with the matching balls...I've only done shorties and kid socks with it, and I liked the quality of the base itself, but if I wanted to match full sized socks it sounds like it could be a bummer.
That’s so interesting. What you explained about your problems with Opal I had with WYS. I love their colors but they got worn out and sloppy within no time. Opal on the other hand holds up great, no holes, no sloppiness.
Thank you! This was super helpful!
You’re welcome I’m so glad you found it helpful 😊
great review!!
Thank you!
I started ribbing my Opal socks so they would be tight at first and then stretch out to the right width. The reggia yarn was very itchy when knitting it but it doesn’t bother my feet. I am working on a pair of socks in the same Paton’s colorway for my husband. They are a little tight so I am glad they will stretch. My other Patons socks felted, too, but they are boot socks so I don’t mind. I used knitpicks muse for sock yarn and they are my softest socks but I worry about them wearing after time.
Very informative video! Thank you
Thank You!
Thank you for your review. I love opal yarn the best of all the yarns you showed. I am knitting a mitered square opal yarn blanket and really enjoy all the patterns and colors. I have knit with felici, reggia, patons kroy, and knit picks yarn, but feel that they are inferior in many ways. I would like to try Yorkshire spinners in the future.
Great review and good to see the socks after years of wear. I’ve just finished a pair of Opal 6ply socks so it will be interesting to see how they go after a few washes. I’d love to know if you have knitted any socks without the nylon content and how they have worn.
I thought you were right on with your reviews! Thanks!
Thank you Glad you like them!
Thanks so much!!!enjoyed that,,,,
Just tried knit picks felici for first time,,,,and loved it!!!
Started my sock journey with kroy ,,,,On sale sometimes in canada and got alot,,,,
It is thicker!!but a sturdy sock for sure,,,Made some with 3mm,,,for boot Socks,
Used regia and perfect!!!love the feel,,,sturdiness,,,,!!!
Have 2 balls🏞opal,,,,in my stash and never used them yet,,,,They might end up being a cowl or scarf,,,something that won't be washed as😆much!!
Wys ,,,love ,love!!!and last!!!!
Haven't tried stroll yet but will now!!
And paintbox,,Haven't used yet,,,,
Elaine in ontario!!🏡🏡🏡🏡
i enjoy watchingand learning about yarn my goal is socks and mits
Hi// I am not a sock knitter…but I enjoyed. seeing your beautiful work…
I love this video! What pattern do you use for most of your socks? I bought the Regia yarn, but I don't really know what pattern to use. Thank you!
Hello from Mounds Illinois.
Love your revuew! How do you knit such perfectly matched socks?! I have made 6 pairs of self striping, , most regia, 1 kroy, 1 opal and try to see a patterns in the yarn but struggle with it! What's your technique?
I loved this review. I'm quite new to sock knitting. I didn't wanna knit socks before because I thought it was gonna be a waste of time since they were gonna wear out and I want my knits to last forever. Last year, I fell in love with a sock pattern, so I decided to knit it and now I knit many socks. I'm super glad to see how the Hawthorne holds up with time because I've purchased a lot of it 😄
Have you tried the alpaca sock yarn from Knit Picks? I'm knitting my second pair with it and it's so nice to wear. I can't wait to see how it does over time.
I haven't tried that one from Knit Picks yet, I may have to try it out :)
@@TwinStitchesDesigns It's really soft and cozy
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Well poop, oh no not for your channel but about Opal..... :( i am almost done my second pair of socks ever (first pair was regia and love them) and these opal ones are beautiful but for my son for Christmas, now I'm wondering if i should keep them for myself....hmmmmm....i am and was knitting him multiple pairs from all different companies, the next ones were paton's kroy, haven't gotten past the opal yet though in your review so fingers crossed kroy is ok otherwise I'll need to go yarn shopping again....oh darn lol. Thanks so much for this video! I heard about it while watching knits 'n pieces with my fellow podcasters kelly and noelle, someone in the comments had just finished watching this video and told us all to watch but couldn't remember where to find it lol, i just happened to stumble across it today, the live was on Tuesday night but the person wasn't sure where she had seen it so I'm very glad to find it. Thanks again, now back to watch the rest! Happy Canada day btw!
I know A LOT of people absolutely adore Opal so I think I'll need to try it again in the future.
Nice to watch your reviews, thank you...I always have three pair of socks going ..I currently have Trekking sock yarn on the needles...have you tried that one? Cascade Heritage Prints or Waves are fun too! Also, Hedgehog fibers...happy knitting!
Video was super helpful! However I’m confused because on the Felici socks you said not to put them in the dryer…but the instructions say Tumble dry low which means use the dryer on low setting…
thank you so much for this! i wonder how you feel about cascade heritage?
I've not used it but I've heard wonderful things about it :) and it's very affordable which is great
I'd like to know what you think of Cloudborn Highland Sock Twist. Your reviews are very informative. Thanks.
Thank you 🥰!! I haven’t tried that brand yet I’ll have to give them a try
I just roll my Hawthorne into two equal balls by hand and don’t have a ball winder or swift. I don’t find them a necessity.
Yes that does work too
Swift and winder might be preferred - not required 😊
Agreed! :)
Have you tried Knitpicks Twill yet? Both the fingering and worsted weight are great. It feels like yak - soft and plump. Wish they had more colorways, though. nycSox
I have and love it! I made two sweaters out of the worsted weight Twill 🥰
Not a question about yarn, but about your twins. Are they identical and when were they born? Mine are fraternal so they had their own placentas and sacs and were born at 36w5d. It must have been so scary to have a preterm labor scare but I’m glad you had sock knitting on hand to hopefully help you relax a little.
Yes the girls are identical, they were Mono-Di. Same placenta différent sacs. It was a very scary experience for us but we’re so thankful for all the incredible nurses and staff that helped us 🥰!! They were born at 35w6 days
Do you have a DK pattern? I have purchased your worsted and coffee series would like a DK pattern.
I'm working on a DK weight pattern right now, make sure you subscribe to my newsletter hoping to release it soon
Where in Canada do you buy your WYS yarn? Or are you buying directly from the UK? Just curious as the cheapest I've seen is $18 and I'd love to find it cheaper :)
I buy them off of Ebay from a UK shop, I would google different places that sell them :)
Thanks for the info. Do you reinforce your heels and toes or do you just knit it up and be done?
I just knit them up ☺️
@@TwinStitchesDesigns awesome thanks! Reinforcing socks is such a pain so it's awesome to know they hold up for a while :)
@@TwinStitchesDesigns also, what kind of soap do you use to wash your knitted items? Hear there are gentler ones you need to use on them
Looks like Knitpicks Felici isn't available in sock weight anymore, except for the bare.
I thinks it’s just that they are sold out and don’t do a restock until fall. A few weeks ago there was a sale on what was left and when I checked only one color way was left.
Im sorry i should have mentioned in the review. Knit picks Felici usually comes twice a year with brand new colours for a limited time. They come in both fingering and worsted weight. Once they sell out that’s it until the next round.
Patons sock yarn has gone up to $7.50 U.S. per skein where I'm at so I've found that for the money it's really not worth it. There are nicer yarns (better quality, and color selection) for the same, or just a few dollars more so I'm using up what's in my stash and using other brands in the future.
Let me first say that I have 2 ball winders and three different swifts. Your comment about "needing a ball winder and a swift is just not true. Any yarn can be hand wound, eliminating the need for a ball winder. As for a swift, you can use the back of a chair or someone willing to help you out with their two hands. A ball winder and a swift certainly makes a knitter's life so much easier, neither is a necessity.
I regret buying felici now that I see their quality 😕 . That is 2 out of 5 stars for me.