Targhee worsted has a great handfeel ( is that a word? It should be). I really like the clearly defined stitches it's creating. I will definitely be looking for more of this 100% native wool.
A knitting friend with similar values (support small businesses/ artists, environmental stewardship) told me about the Kindred Spirits subscription, which is like a CSA. While I haven't yet knit anything with the gorgeous hanks I get every 6 weeks, the colors will go together into a lovely soft striped sweater, or a shawl... it is luscious to contemplate.
This subscription is an absolute joy. The colors are beautiful, the feel of the yarn is luxurious at your fingertips, and Anne is responsive and genuine. Occasionally I don’t warm to a color right away, only to realize later that it’s just the right shade to work into a stranded project I’m planning. I previously had a subscription with a bigger yarn and pattern producer whose reputation did not map onto my experience. Kindred Spirits is superior in every way—most notably in colorway variety and customer service. Highly recommended.
Dear Anne, I haven't had a chance to play with everything yet, but I can say the following. Handwriting my name on your letter was a super-nice touch. I will be smelling the candle for ages before I ever decide to burn it. Yarn colors festively out of my normal zone. Can't wait to build the advent calendar. LOVE the stitch markers and their little jar. The little bowl! Couldn't figure out what the "bell" was. Did I get a llama instead? Overall - a 10. Thank you so much for the experience. Sincerely, Sydney
This is the only yarn subscription I have held onto over this last year. It's always gorgeous and so incredibly soft. It's so special to me, in fact, that I keep it in a bin next to my go bag so I can grab it if we have to evacuate. I have never regretted this beautiful subscription and so look forward to receiving the yarn! 💚
I've been an on and off subscriber for a few years and it's, hands down, the best one out there. Each shipment has a bundle of the SOFTEST, most luxurious cashmere blend fingering yarn in the loveliest of shades. I'm currently not a member and am begging to be let back in. ;)