Recently Red Heart released a fun new product to their yarn line: Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird!
Brand: Red Heart
Yarn Name: Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird
Weight: Medium [4]
Yarn Ball Weight: 3.5oz. (100g)
Yarn Ball Length: 186 yd (170m)
Fiber Content: 100% Mercerized Merino Wool
Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, lay flat to dry.
Price: $9.99 (at the time of this post)
Crochet Yarn Talk – Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird – Yarn Review
Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird is available to purchase online from Red Heart. Red Heart sent me this yarn to try and I am very pleased by both its softness and stitch definition. With 24 bright and fun colors to choose from you will be able to make stunning projects and gifts.
It comes in a fantastic bright selection of 24 colors.
Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird is a medium weight [4] yarn and it is 100% merino wool. Each ball contains 3.5 oz / 100 g and 186 yds / 170 m. The yarn is machine wash (cold and gentle cycle) and it is recommended you dry your finished projects flat. Red Heart suggests Chic Sheep Yarn by crocheted with a 5 mm (H) hook.
I should mention that I have always had a sensitivity to wool and wool-blends. I’m not certain if it is they wool itself, or the dander that sometimes remains on the wool that causes my issues but whatever the case I had no adverse reaction to the Chic Sheep Yarn. It still felt warm to the touch to me when I was crocheting with it but I did not break out in a rash and my skin did not crack or turn red. Not only was I able to crochet with the wool to make this month’s #SCARFOFTHEMONTHCLUB2017 free pattern, I have also been able to wear the scarf against the skin of my neck without any problems whatsoever. I am currently working on a hat to go with the scarf – and I plan to keep and wear it with the scarf. Get the free Coffee With Cream Infinity Scarf pattern >HERE<
I cannot guarantee you will have the same experience with the wool if you have a sensitivity – as everyone is different in how they respond to different allergens – but for me it was a very pleasant surprise. I love the bright and bold range of colors and the softness of the Chic Sheep Yarn so I am excited to be able to use it for projects for myself and others who ask.
Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird was a joy to work with. I didn’t find any stray pieces of straw, or other miscellaneous materials mixed in with the plys. There were no knots, uneven plys or tied sections in the yarn. The ball contained one continuous piece of yarn. It was perfectly plied and smooth and it felt clean (not gritty) and had very little odor to it.
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Verna says
I was fortunate enough to find a few skeins of this yarn at clearance last year with 75% off! What a bargain. This is (sadly) the most expensive yarn I have and I treasure it. I have yet to find the perfect project of what I want to use the yarn for, but it is a dream to hold and squish it. I can definitely tell it is not a standard yarn.
Nancy Wisseman says
I’m really liking your book reviews. Thank you for sharing the info.
Dana says
I absolutely must try this yarn. Thanks for a great review!
Betsy Jones says
I’ve never worked with wool but I do have horrible allergies. Your review gives me hope that I won’t have any reaction. I’d love to give it a try. Thank you.
Barb McCandless says
Can’t wait to find and try this yarn!
Lu Widener says
Your review is spot on and truly is inspiring me to go out and find/try this new yarn by Early, Chic Sheep! The selection of colors are wonderful! Thanks so much for the time to generate this review.
Lisa says
I love the bright colors in this yarn. don’t usually work with wool, but might have to give this one a try!
Tammy Sharpe says
I love the colors
Teri says
Oh my yes! I’m so thankful for information on this beautiful new yarn from a fellow “wool itcher!” 🎉🎉🎉
Amanda says
I love the colours. Will I be able to buy online even thoug I live in South Africa?
Laurie Copeland says
I like the variety of colors available for this new yarn. I would like to try it if I can find it
K'Lynn Wait says
I will have to give this yarn a try if I can find it! Thanks for the review!
Joy Dean says
This yarn is on my yarn shopping list now! Thanks!
Cheryl Heming says
This yarn is beautiful, such wonderful colors!
Radel says
Thanks for sharing great information about this yarn. Can’t wait to try it out!
Annie Brodrick says
Until I read the posts about that familiar sensitivity to wool NOT being an issue with the new Red Heart Chic Sheep wool yarn, I was gazing wistfully at the lovely colors I would not be able to work with! But what’s this? No sensitivity issues?? A new rainbow of colors has opened to my not so itchy eyes! Thank you Rhondda, for willfully being a guinea pig for us sensitive types, and for bringing a more natural fibered color, into my life 💕 🌈
AW Jones says
I am looking forward to trying this yarn!
Loretta Newnam says
I really would like to try this yarn!
Kimberly Marshall says
I can’t wait to try this yarn. Thanks for the review.
June says
I will add this to my bucket list of yarn to try one day
Maureen Richardson says
I love that this yarn is m wool and doesn’t seem to affect your sensitivity. I hope it becomes available here in the UK so that can make some lovely wooly items for me and my grandkids instead of using acrylic or cotton all the time.