Just how special was the Elemental Effects Cormo Worsted Yarn to work with?

Oh.  My.  This yarn is so bouncy and wonderful.  Alcyone is knit in it.

closeup of the neckline of Alcyone Sweater
copyright Avi Dascaloff 2020

I was intrigued by Elemental Affects Cormo yarns when I read that the way the yarn was designed. The Cormo breed’s wool is already soft, long-staple and bouncy.  The yarn was designed with combing and hi twist spinning to show off those traits. When I read that it was also resistant to pills, I couldn’t wait to try it out.  I was not disappointed: it’s bouncy, it’s soft, and look at this stitch definition! Remind me in a year or two and I’ll let you know if there have been any pills.  It is a dense yarn, the sweater feels much heavier than one knit from a lofty yarn.  I expect it will be more wind resistant too.

I did find a big difference in how the Cormo yarn draped and fulled before and after blocking, so take the step to launder your gauge swatch.   

Alcyone can be purchased as a part of the e-book on Ravelry and on Payhip. On January 5 the entire collection is $15. The price increases as patterns are added, ending with a selling price of $28.  It’s available in both English and Spanish.