Today's test yarn is thematically appropriate - a cotton blend, 80% cotton/20% wool to be exact.
The producer: Brown Sheep Company. Based in Mitchell, NE, this company churns out yarns that are stable, workhorse varieties.
The yarn: Cotton Fleece, available in two weights: DK and fine (fingering).
The pros: Excellent stitch definition as is expected of cotton yarns, the touch of wool helps to maintain its shape and slightly soften the cotton. It is a matte yarn so it lacks the traditional luster of cotton. The price point is very good, retails between $7.00 - $8.50/skein with great yardage (215 - 220), and is available in a myriad of colors.
The cons: Despite the lighter weights for both versions, a finished object can be heavy especially if the stitch per inch density is high. The dyes...some behave better than others. But if you're going to invest a lot of time into a knitted object, take the 30 minutes or so to give the yarn a vinegar bath before blocking. The darker colors have been known to have significant dye runoff.
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