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Monday, February 9, 2015

Expression Fiber Arts Yarn Review

I received this yarn in exchange for my review.  As always, all opinions are entirely my own.


The base for this beautiful yarn is Expressions Fiber Art's signature, custom made, sock yarn.  The colorway is Celestial, which has silvery gray mingling with soft black, cool pink, and purple.  It's an all around beautiful yarn.


Basic details:
  • 4-ply
  • Fingering Weight
  • Superwash Merino Wool
  • Machine-washable (Hand-washing keeps your items looking the best the longest, 
  • Yardage: 366 m/400 yd 
  • Weight: 4 oz (approx. 113 g) 
  • Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 0-2 
  • Recommended Crochet Hook Size B-E


After much deliberation I settled on knitting the Mont Royal Hat. I thought that this pattern would be a fun knit and would look nice with the colors of the yarn. So far this yarn is a dream to knit. It doesn't fray, split, or fuzz -- even with multiple froggings. (I might have had a difficult time joining without twisting . . . Sigh. Totally not the yarn's fault.) The dye is great, none of it has come off on my hands. (Which I have had happen with other hand-dyed yarns. Not fun.)




Would you like a skein of this yarn for yourself?  You're in luck!  

Enter the giveaway. 

US only.  Must be 18+.  Ends February 22, 2015.


Sponsor information:
Shop Expression Fiber Arts website.
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30 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    This looks very nice. Thanks for the info!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    I love it! What a beautiful color combination! Thanks for the giveaway. :)

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  3. MlissabethFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    It looks really pretty. Nice colorway.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    I have never had the opportunity to work with a special yarn like this. I have only used Red Heart as thats what is available and what I can afford. Its my dream to have a special yarn to make something for myself, as all my projects are usually made for me but I give them away. Why crochet beautiful things and keep them? I cant. I would with a gorgeous yarn like this. Loved the review. It always helps to learn. Thanks so much. I follow and share!
    ~Crystal
    Crochet A Day In The Life
    http://krystlewv.blogspot.com

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  5. Darcel {MahoganyWayMama}February 11, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Those colors are gorgeous! I didn't understand the stash issues one could have when knitting, but I so get it now.

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  6. SarahFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    It looks like a beautiful yarn!!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    I've just started to crochet and it's so relaxing. My mother was great at it but I could never quite get it until now. I would love the chance to work the beautiful yarns that are available from Expression Fiber Arts Yarn.

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  8. DebbieFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    I adore this colorway! Looks like wonderful yarn!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    i'm so in love with this yarn!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    love this yarn would love to win it for graph grans i make children

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  11. melissaFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    The most resilient soft yarn around ! Hense the name

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  12. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    I love it! Gorgeous!!

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  13. Carrie Clifford BishopFebruary 16, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    I enjoyed the review on the yarn from Expression Fiber Arts- Chandi. I love the colors in the featured yarn...you should see her other yarns as well!! They are the best! I just love all of the beautiful colors!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    I've used this yarn base before, absolutely love it, living this color and your hat idea!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    Beautiful yarn! I imagine it would be wonderful to work with.

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  16. najahajeFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    I agree with your assessment of the yarn.

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  17. UnknownFebruary 16, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Such a pretty yarn!

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  18. AnitaFebruary 16, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    I've loved all of her yarn I've worked with.

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  19. AbbieFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I'm glad you're enjoying it! I've enjoyed having/using her cashmere sock, her yak sock, and her resilient sock. They're all lovely!

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  20. Kaotic Ekko's CuriositiesFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    I have drooled over her yarn for quite a while now but haven't had the opportunity to try it!

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  21. Knittingdancer on RavelryFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful colors in this yarn.

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  22. Denise@knittygrittysavingsFebruary 17, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    I love Expression Fiber arts! Beautiful yarns and generous giveaways!!!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    I have been drooling over this yarn for over a year. Maybe it is time to pull the trigger and buy some. Thanks for the review.
    sherryglover1 on RAV

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  24. KeriFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    Like your review, I will have to give this yarn a try. I love the color combo.

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  25. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 11:11 PM

    That will look great as a hat! I would try that yarn in a Tunisian crochet stitch, I think. The color changes are great.
    mbrigham7 at yahoo dot com

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  26. Kelly WilsonFebruary 20, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    Very nice colors. My knitting skills are rudimentary as I am very distractible - making following a pattern a horror. But I make plain, randomly sized scarves like nobody's business. HA! Also, I too am a Philosopher's wife. : ) Thanks! notwendy gmail

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  27. She Yarns CrochetFebruary 21, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    The yarn is beautiful. I love the colors. I could use some of this yarn in my stash.

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  28. Jess BurnsFebruary 22, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Sounds like a lovely yarn. :) And I like the idea of a hat - they're quicker (for me at any rate!) than socks. :)

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  29. jackie-tnFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    I would love to feel this yarn because I know the colors are outstanding!

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  30. OhioLoriFebruary 22, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    This yarn is Beautiful...would like to feel it too...looks soft tho. Thanks for sharing this info with us all! :)

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I love reading each and every one!