Falling Stars, by Solstice Yarns.
63% Superwash Merino
20% Silk
15% Nylon
2% Silver
Hand dyed in Portland Oregon.
100 grams=420 yards
This yarn is quite expensive, considering there are many other merino silk yarns that cost half the price.
At $43, I'm not sure I'd pick it for myself. It's not as soft as one might hope for, for the price and fiber content, in fact, it's actually kind of scratchy, which might just be the sparkle factor. The drape is heavenly though, which brings it back up a notch for me. I'll save my final review for after the object I'm working on is washed and blocked.
Often, that process will do things to a scratchy yarn that really make a difference.
The color, I will say, is HEAVENLY!~
It's so rich and delicious!
In the mean time, I am knitting up a shawl for a swap group buddy on Ravelry.
Linette Grayum made this terrifically delicious shawl called The Doodlebug Shawl, and I am test knitting it for her, using this yarn. I figured, I may as well review it here.
Pictures coming soon!
Linette is s really cool lady, and an amazing designer. You should check out her Ravelry Store, as well as her Instagram, and her Twitter.
That's it for now, more coming soon!
