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Permalink Reply by Angela on February 5, 2008 at 11:44am: I like swish. Mostly I like the saying the name. Swishhhhh; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tina on February 15, 2008 at 3:24pm: Me too! I like Swish and Essential best, mainly because they are so easy to wash. I think I'm going to love knitting with Comfy too, once it comes in.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Angela on February 27, 2008 at 4:34pm: Yes, now that I've seen Comfy, I've changed my mind. Comfy is definitely my new favorite yarn. It's soo soft, and I love every color.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Debbi NW Ohio on March 28, 2008 at 1:07pm: In what projects have you enjoyed Comfy Angela? Mostly sweaters?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by banklady6 on March 17, 2008 at 2:51pm: I love Essential--my socks are soo comfy-not easy to find great quality sock yarn at these prices.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Marta on March 17, 2008 at 6:52pm: I love Cotlin. It's a wonderful yarn for warmer climate sweaters--very elegant look, crisp stitches, and gorgeous colors. I'm really looking forward to the new Gloss Lace as well. Actually, I've used so many of your yarns and never been disappointed. It's really hard to pick a favorite.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by sock addict on March 17, 2008 at 7:14pm: Felici Self Striping Sock Yarn is wonderful to knit with and wear!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by knitmouse on March 18, 2008 at 3:41pm: Does alpaca cloud felt. I notice there is a little nylon in it. I would like to use it for a felting project.
Cotlin is AWESOME!! I want to play in it. Also love dying the bare.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Knit Picks Admin on March 18, 2008 at 3:44pm: Alpaca Cloud will felt, but not very evenly (like most alpaca yarn). It's spun more tightly than wool yarn, so you might get places that won't felt up at all while the others are super-felted. You could test swatch it and play with your gauge to see what kinds of effects you can get, though.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kerin on March 20, 2008 at 10:01am: Anything alpaca. Andean Treasure, Andean Silk, Alpaca Cloud, Elegance - if it's Alpaca, I love it! If I could, I'd make everything in the world out of Andean Treasure. But, for practicality's sake, I'd say Swish is my favorite. It's such a great all-seasons wool, comes in great colors, and I can wash it - perfect! It is so soft that it's easy to forget it's wool. It shows textures well, wears well, and is so versatile. There's just not enough good stuff I can say about it. :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Quiltnut on March 20, 2008 at 7:33pm: I've make 4 shawls with Shimmer and they're wonderful. I made 6 fingerless gloves with Gloss and everyone loves them. Every thing you have is wonderful.; ▶ Reply to This