By The Yarn Collective
Bloomsbury DK is a beautiful silky soft DK weight yarn, spun from the softest merino wool. This hand-dyed yarn is perfect for knitting cosy sweaters and scarves and will knit to any DK weight pattern. Bloomsbury has a wonderfully soft handle that is luxuriously gentle on the skin, and suitable for all types of knitting and crochet. The final spun thread has been plied together with just enough twist to prevent pilling but to allow the fabric to softly drape.
The 10 launch colours have been personally designed by Irish designer Carol Feller. Known for designing knitwear that is well shaped, flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit Carol likes to work with different construction methods, so long as they enhance the knitting experience. Carol has divided the palette into three sets of colours that work well together and enhance each other: Blues, Fall and Fuchsia.
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| Brand: | The Yarn Collective |
| Blend: | 100% Merino Wool |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Net Weight: | 100g (3.53oz) |
| Tension: | 22 stitches, 28 rows to 4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | F (4.00mm) |
| Care Instructions: | Iron, Low, Do Not Bleach, Dry Clean Any Solvent, Hand Wash |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Length: | 263yds (240m) |
| Recommended Needles: | US 6 (4mm) |
Bloomsbury DK is a soft, hand-dyed yarn that many knitters and crocheters describe as a real pleasure to work with. Reviewers often say it feels like a treat in the hands and against the skin, and several said they kept coming back to it project after project.
One reviewer put it simply: "I just love it!"
Customers say it knits up beautifully, with smooth, even stitches that make a project a pleasure to build. One reviewer said it "knits like a dream", and another described it as soft and fun to work with.
Reviewers also say the stitch definition is excellent, so cables and textured patterns stand out clearly. One knitter working a purl diamond pattern noted that the definition held up even with the variations in colour.
The launch colours were designed by Irish designer Carol Feller and grouped into three sets, Blues, Fall and Fuchsia, so shades sit comfortably together. Reviewers praise the vibrant, tonal colours and the gentle colour gradient, which many say adds depth to finished pieces. One buyer chose Moss for its subtle variations, which she felt echo greens found in nature.
Reviewers say their knits have stayed soft and have shown no pilling, even after several projects.
Customers have used Bloomsbury DK for sweaters, shawls, cowls, hats and wraps. One reviewer said the colours really enhanced the cable work in their wrap, while others have happily crocheted with it, calling it a dream to crochet with.
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Review summary
Many customers praise the soft feel and the rich, tonal colours, and say the yarn knits and crochets well with clear stitch definition. Complaints are uncommon. A few mention late or missing orders, and some mention tangled skeins that are hard to wind.
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I am so pleased to have discovered The Yarn Collective's beautiful Bloomsbury Collection. I purchased this soft, luxurious merino wool in Moss (107), which is perfect for my knitting project since the subtle variations of this color resembles greens found in nature. This wool truly is a remarkable color and is a dream to work with. What quality for a wonderful price! I couldn't be more pleased!
Beautifully soft yarn that knits up wonderfully. It holds its form easily and the yarn stays intact.
This yarn is amazing. It is a 100% merino, soft and a joy to work with. It doesn't split, holds its twist so that even if you have to unwind stitches and reknit. Stitches are well defined so it would work well with cables.
Really love this yarn and so pleased to catch a discount offer so I bought the copper for my grandson’s jumper( wouldn’t normally use such an expensive yarn for a growing child). It is knitting up beautifully with good distribution of colour. Had to use 3.75mm needles to get correct tension when I am normally spot on with 4mm for DK yarn.
I bought this yarn to add to some stash to crochet a cardigan - colour Oz not Soot. Love the Yarn Collective Yarns. Soft with lovely colour and stitch definition,
This is one of the nicest yarns I have ever used in decades of knitting. Consistent thickness, beautifully dyed and no knots.
The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK was so luxurious, beautiful subtle colour variations, so soft and a dream to work with.
Beautiful yarn and color is lovely in person. Was not a fan of the actual color in the picture but is what the person I am using it for picked out, however the color and all the variations in it look beautiful when stitched up. Has amazing depth. Very soft, I have sensitive fingers and this was smooth and did not cause any irritation as I worked with it.
I got a few skeins initially and loved the color and feel but they had a dusty smell to them. I’ve had yarn from other places with that smell and it came out in washing so I’m not too worried. One skein was tied a bit sloppy and ended up getting horribly tangled. I wasn’t pleased at first but once I started knitting with it, I fell in love and ordered a sweater’s quantity. It’s very soft and feels so nice and squishy and it makes beautiful cables. Even with the color variations, they really...
I've have knit one other scarf by Melanie Berg and have received so many compliments. Her patterns are so fresh and architectural. I can't wait to knit Ropedance.
