I am seriously impatient for this collection to arrive in the US. I love myself some Opal Yarn. And the fact that I've only had ONE other cotton blend Opal collection in the shop in 10 years... well, I'm really anticipating this. I'm pretty sure I'm casting on color 8895 as soon as it arrives.
If you are equally in love with the idea of knitting up some cotton blend Opal Yarn, then you may be interested in preordering the collection of 6 colors now so they ship out as soon as they get here. I'm currently offering you this option. And you get the SSYC Special price of $15 a ball that we offer on all Opal 4ply collections (instead of MSRP of $18) plus you'll get free US shipping with your order. Of course, you can add other things to your order since you're already getting shipping for free. Just keep in mind that other things ordered along with this won't ship until the 29th when the Opal ships.
If you preorder the collection, it should ship out on April 29. And if you see just one or two colors you have to have. then those will be available for sale as soon as the yarn actually arrives in stock.
I am SO looking forward to this collection!!
I've never knit cotton socks! Is there anything special one needs to keep in mind, compared with knitting with other common sock fibers? Besides coping with the awesome, of course.
Posted by: Anne R. | April 22, 2015 at 03:16 PM
Hi Anne,
I've only knit 2-3 cotton blend pairs myself. My first pair of socks was actually a similar blend from Meilenweit.
You'll use the same size needles you use for other Opal yarns, and the same easy-care applies too. I think it's just nice to try other blends once in awhile, and since yarn companies don't make many cotton blend yarns at all, it's nice to knit something different. The fiber also takes the dye differently, giving a lighter, almost heathered look since cotton doesn't react to acid dye like wool does.
The yarn requires no special treatment or anything. It's just fun to try something new! Thanks for your question!
Posted by: Allison | April 22, 2015 at 03:23 PM
Oh heck ya! I'm a sucker for anything Opal!
Posted by: Beth | April 22, 2015 at 03:34 PM
You and me, Beth. Two yarny peas in a pod, my friend!
Posted by: Allison | April 22, 2015 at 04:25 PM
My DH doesn't do well with wool (heartbreak for a knitter). Looks like this has 38% wool - does anyone have experience using this yarn with those with wool sensitivities? Did they experience irritation? I have some 100% non-wool sock yarn, but i don't like the lack of elasticity for socks.
Posted by: Becky | April 22, 2015 at 05:59 PM
You had me at "Opal"! These will also look great as baby sweaters and hats. I remember when the other batch of Opal cotton mix arrived - I got 2 of the collections and had great fun knitting baby sweaters and matching hats and socks with it.
Posted by: Leslie Fehr | April 23, 2015 at 09:30 AM
I generally don't like cotton blend sock yarns because the cotton gets stiff & scratchy after several washings. But Opal seems to use a higher quality cotton or somrthing. The only cotton blend socks I have that aren't at least a bit stiff & scratchy are the Opal Cotton Petticoat socks I have.
Posted by: Donna | April 23, 2015 at 07:48 PM