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OK - this B&L Softspun feels really good in the hank, but blooms into an even softer fabric after a bath. Yummy!

I bet no-one's ever called a B&L yarn yummy! Sturdy, yes, natural, yes, great for outerwear, indeed, but this is downright yummy, buttery soft, wear in next to the skin soft!

AND it easily got the 4.5 sts/1" gauge I need. I used size 8's (5 mm).

It's a close call with the Cascade Eco, which also gets gauge. The Softspun is plied tighter than the Eco, and is a tad woolier in preparation, which gives the Softspun a bit more character, but one could use Eco and be happy as well. I think I'll use the Softspun, but first I need to do a pattern swatch, to make doubly sure.

I know it only comes in a few colors, but I'm sure that if demand warrants it, they'll produce more colors. Unlike large mills, small mills can't always invest in producing 20+ colors in a new yarn, without testing the market first. Get it in the US from Weaving Rainbow, though I may see about stocking some once the pattern is written. Yes, I like it enough to consider carrying it!

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Labels: Briggs and Little Softspun, Cascade Eco