I absolutely love this wool. It’s beautiful to knit with and washes well
Many reviewers love the modern neutrals and greys, alongside brights and pastels, and one described the midnight blue as stunning.
| Brand: | Rico |
| Blend: | 100% Virgin Wool |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Net Weight: | 50g (1.76oz) |
| Tension: | 18 stitches, 24 rows to 10cm/4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | 5.00mm (H) - 6.00mm (J) |
| Care Instructions: | Do Not Bleach, Do Not Iron, Do Not Tumble Dry, Dry Clean in Certain Solvents, Dry Flat |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Length: | 100m (109yds) |
| Recommended Needles: | 5.00mm (US 8) - 6.00mm (US 10) |
Customers say this is a dream to knit with. Reviewers describe the yarn as soft and beautiful, and many buyers report that it knits up beautifully, with a smooth glide on the needles.
The Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran is a favourite for aran jumpers and cardigans, and reviewers often mention how well the stitches show.
Many reviewers love the modern neutrals and greys, alongside brights and pastels, and one described the midnight blue as stunning.
One reviewer said it was not itchy to wear, and others describe it as warm and comfortable.
Reviewers have used it for aran jumpers, an aran jacket, a baby blanket, and contrast edging. One buyer said their finished jumper was very pleasing, and another noted that it works well for childrenswear and homeware.
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Review summary
Most reviewers praise the soft feel and easy knitting, and several mention good stitch definition. A few mention uneven thickness, knots or pilling. Complaints are uncommon overall, and the lower ratings are all 3 stars.
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I absolutely love this wool. It’s beautiful to knit with and washes well
Rico essentials soft merino aran. A beautiful wool. Doesn't split, easy to knit with, soft and true to tension.
I am using size 5mm needles as it is slightly thinner than other Merino arans, but I am delighted with the results. It's always best to make the effort to swatch, because after all, not every yarn is the same.
This yarn is soft and smooth and knits really well
It is a dream to knit with. I was concerned when buying pure wool that it might be itchy but it is so soft and the colour is beautiful.
A beautiful wool to knit with. I made a baby blanket and it looks wonderful. 100% Merino washes well in washing machine.
I have started knitting an aran jumper with this wool. Wool is great to work with and feels warm and soft. Colour coming through great too.
The yarn is lovely and soft to work with.I have only recently started this jumper so I can’t say how it will wash and wear.I am using a pattern that I already had but haven’t used before from Woman’s weekly and as expected it is knitting up nicely
Wonderful to knit with, soft and slides easy on the needles
This wool knits up really lovely. Defined stitch and very soft. It feels really warm.