Natural:
- Spoonwood
- Francisco
- Doily Peace Bloom
- Hera
Sagebrush:
- Autumn
- Marion
- Gala
Other Colors:
- Ida in Silver
- Gerda in Comfrey
- Daisy in Ice Lily
- Delilah in Ciel
- Starburst in Cornmeal
Review
I saw other
crocheters on Ravelry using Knitpicks Curio in different thread colors (rare to
find interesting colors in thread), so that alone made me want to buy a few
balls. I found it on sale and decided to buy a ball in almost every color that
was on sale. Each ball of thread contains enough to make a large doily (double
of typical threads - 721 yards to be exact). Although when I received my order,
the size of the balls were average but with double the yardage, so it's great
storage wise.
Currently, they
offer 15 colors, which is a decent variety of colors to choose from. My
favorite colors are natural and cornmeal (yellow). I've made a few of my doily
and coaster patterns using Curio as it lays flat and drapes well. It doesn't
look shiny in the ball, but once making a crochet piece it's super shiny.
What I find with
this thread is it's more of a size 20 since it's only two ply my pieces tend to
end up smaller than the average size. I also use a smaller hook than I
typically use (1.5mm instead of my standard 1.75mm hook).
Conclusion
What I find with
Knitpicks (overall) is that their yarn feels lower quality. It's in-between Red
Heart and Cascade in that respect. Through my years knitting and crocheting, I
have tried many yarn brands and you get what you pay for.
Curio is only two
ply when most threads are at least three ply. So crochet projects will run
smaller than typical, so cannot care about size if using Curio. I would only
recommend it for doilies, spreads, flat items - it would not work well for mini
amigurumi or anything 3D.
Overall, it is a
very affordable choice with a decent variety of colors to choose from. It's
only available exclusively through Knitpicks' website for now.
Product Information
Brand: Knitpicks
Name: Curio
Fiber
Content: 100% Mercerized Cotton
Weight/Ply: Size 10 Crochet Thread/2 ply
Country of
Origin: Made in India
Price per
ball (July 2019): $3.99/ball - 721 yds
Where to
Buy: Knitpicks
Overall
Rating:
4 out of 5 Meow-Meows
