My Thoughts on Superwash Wool Luxe Yarn by K+C

I wasn’t planning on buy yarn that day, but I ended up at the big Joann’s further from my house and couldn’t help but browse through the massive yarn section. As I made my way through the aisles, something caught my eye that I hadn’t seen at the Joann’s closest to my house, Superwash Wool Luxe by K+C. I crouched down to feel the yarn and I was immediately hooked, it was so soft. I camped in that aisle for way too long and thought to myself, do I really need this? As I kept looking, picking up the different skeins and putting them down, I realized that all the colors were beautiful in their own way. There were jewel tones that I absolutely loved, but the neutrals had this unexpected depth to them that made them look just as tempting.

I left the store empty-handed that day to think it over. This yarn isn’t the cheapest, it typically retails around $14.99 per skein. Even on doorbuster sale at $8.99 a skein, it’s still a bit pricey to be buying on impulse, so I knew I’d want a solid game plan before committing. I thought about what pattern I wanted to make first, so I could figure out how much yarn I’d need. From there, I focused on picking a color that they had enough of in stock and also something I’d actually wear. For pattern, I settled on the Wānaka Sweater from AndieKnitsShop, an oversized henley-style sweater. And for color, I went with the gray, which looks a lot more basic in picture. In person, it has this almost pearly, kind of silvery shine to it that makes it more special than your average gray. It’s subtle enough for everyday, but still eye-catching.

The yarn sat in my stash for a while as I finished up Christmas presents, but every time I saw it, I was reminded of how beautiful it was. I couldn’t wait to finally start working with it, and when I did, it didn’t disappoint.

    Now, onto my thoughts on how it worked up.

The label lists is as a weight 2, but I’d agree with other reviews that it’s closer to a DK weight. That worked out fine for me since I had already planned to use a DK weight pattern, just something to keep in mind. The yarn itself does split somewhat easily, but I didn’t find it to be frustrating. The texture of it is really soft and bouncy, which made it a pleasure to work with. The stitches moved across the needles easily—it has a nice glide without being overly slippery. I’ve been working with this yarn for a while now and surprisingly, I’m not sick of this project yet. Usually, knitting in the round with the same color for so long starts to feel repetitive, but something about the texture of this yarn keeps it interesting.

The stitch definition is pretty solid—you can clearly see each stitch, and the slight sheen helps highlight them. At the same time, the halo softens the overall look, giving it a cozy feel. In ribbing, the purl stitches sink in slightly, making it look softer and less structured, which I actually like for this project. 

As with any roving yarn, you’ll want to be careful when frogging or using techniques like the Italian bind-off. The yarn’s delicate, single-ply structure can cause it to fuzz up if unraveled too much. When I did the Italian bind-off, I noticed it started to untwist a bit after going through the stitches repeatedly, causing it to weaken. To prevent it from breaking apart, I made sure to twist it in the way that would tighten the yarn instead of letting it unravel.

Since I haven’t yet finished, washed, or blocked my project, I can speak fully to it’s durability, but I’ll update this review once I’ve had a chance to see how it holds up after washing and wearing. For now, I’m loving how it feels to work with, and I’m excited to see how the finished sweater turns out!