I recently ordered both yak wool and the wool/cashmere socks. I live in a very cold and snowy climate, and this yarn is the best I’ve tried. I am currently wearing a sweater I made out of ULA LIA camel yarn and it’s one of my favorite 2 sweaters. The other is a wool/yak blend sweater also from ULA LIA. I have another on the needles. And some mittens. I guess if you have to have an addiction, you could do worse than ULA LIA.
I’m looking forward to knitting with it and may draft something later this week,
I've both at least a hundred different types of socks in my life and these are hands down the comfiest. And they're super warm. However, they don't last very long as holes in the heels develop after maybe 10 or 15 times wearing them. I keep on ordering new ones because they are so comfy. Maybe I will just wear them inside and not try to walk around as much with them. And maybe wear a larger size.
Thank you, I'd say that's a fair review for our socks! I agree there's a bit of a tradeoff as far as warmth+comfort -vs- durability goes. Going up a size could help if you have the extra size to go (I'm a 47 personally but the biggest we make is 45, so not possible for me), but having a bit more material and it not being stretched as much could give you some more life. I still get good wear from them in boots or shoes (and even use them for running on super cold days), but not great indoors or especially directly on carpet. Socks are a bit outside of what we usually focus on, but they turned into a bit of a cult product for us. People either love or hate them, but those that love them can't go without them!
So soft! Wonderful yarn
Thank you Inna! Glad to hear you're enjoying the yarn
First time using this camel yarn, and knitting a hat. I love the natural sand color. The skein was easy to wind, and the yarn is really lovely. I would buy it again.
It looks great, thank you for sharing! Happy to hear you're enjoying the yarn and everything is knitting up well.
I bought this beanie for my husband, and he loves it. It's very soft and stretches easy. Hope it will protect from the wind too.
Lovely gift, I'm happy he likes it! I hope it's coming in handy now with the cooler weather.
I've bought both undyed baby camel yarn as well as moss green baby camel yarn, and my initial impression was that the undyed felt softer initially. After having washed and blocked them both, they're both extremely soft. A couple notes: the moss green seemed to have small bits of debris (seemed like fragments of straw, if I'm guessing), and regarding the directions to soak in hot soapy water, periodically gently swishing or squeezing, at 10-minute intervals until the water runs clear...I gave up on clear water after the eighth or ninth repetition. Not sure why this happened, but neither of these issues diminished my feelings about this yarn, I just may not try that many repetitions with the next project as it was a bit taxing on my body. Sad to see that the moss green color doesn't seem to be on offer next year, as it's my favorite. Thank you to Ula + Lia for making these exotic fibers available at such a reasonable cost. I've ordered twice now and I'm sure I'll be ordering more in the future.
Sorry to hear you had to wash it a bit more than expected! As for the debris, I think you're probably referencing the small amount of guardhair that's left in camel wool. It's not thicker to where it affects the softness, but it doesn't take the dye exactly the same. It's not noticeable in the undyed colors because it's all the same color, but you can see it in the dyed pieces. You mentioned straw, so I'm assuming it's the natural camel color. Camel (and yak wool) do tend to have a lot of organic matter in the wool when harvesting, but it's all removed in the washing and dehairing process. The shawl looks lovely, thank you for sharing!
Beautiful yarn, and I love how transparent this store is as to where the yarn comes from.
Thank you Kevin, I hope your projects go well!
Can't wait to start working with it.
Have fun knitting it up!
I think the color is more marigold meets pumpkin. It’s a gorgeous rich tone and I’ve already bought more. It’s soft and silky feeling. I can’t wait to make a sweater out of it.
Glad to hear you like the color! It's been one of my favorites
I gave this as a gift to someone and they haven't started working with it yet, but they did comment that it's a really good quality.
When I held it, it felt soft and would be comfortable to wear some thing made from it.
Thank you for thinking of us when gift giving! Happy to hear they like the yarn
Beautiful soft color and feel. I bought yarn in each fiber and can’t decide what’s my favorite. I love the natural color of this yarn
Thank you for your support Leslee. Have fun knitting with it!
Loved working with this yarn! I washed it in the Hank and it was so soft. It knit into a lovely hat.
Awesome to hear, I hope you get plenty of use in it in colder weather!
I bought a bit of pretty much each type of yarn and just like everyone says, it gets even softer after a handwashing. I made a hat out each and I can’t decide what is softest. I do like the lighter color choices in the cashmere. I can’t believe the prices, I can finally afford to make something out of cashmere
Yes the value on our cashmere is great, especially considering they are 100g skeins and good to know everything softened up even more after washing. Thank you for your support!
Beautiful wool, beautifully spun, can’t wait to knit with it
Happy to hear you like everything, I hope you have fun knitting with it!
Love this yarn! The color is not too bright, it's so so soft and I can't wait to knit with it! I bought one during the 2024 Kickstarter and had to get another to be sure I had enough for the perfect project.It was shipped really fast. I actually got it sooner than I expected. I will be buying more!
Happy to hear you like it, and nice job with the photo! The color looks accurate, I had a difficult time getting the robin's egg and azalea to come out accurately. And thanks to my mom for the fast shipping!
This is so beautiful and such a rich brown. Love it.
I'm glad you're happy with it! I hope you enjoy knitting it up
Followed the instructions for pre washing; wow the yarn is even more gorgeous. Saturated color, plumped up just a little after washing, no splitting and great to work with. Feels soft next to my skin.
Thank you for sharing your experience! The washing definitely makes a huge difference, I hope you're happy with the final project
I never thought I would say this. I love these. So cozy. So warm. So soft. I feel like I am giving myself a present every time I put them on.
Thank you, I agree with the socks, they are awesome! They always stay on my feet in the winter. We're about to do another production batch this year and will hopefully add some extra designs and maybe fiber options.
I wasn’t sure what to expect after reading some comments, but the undyed cashmere I received is gorgeous!! It was soft before a soak and wash, and is even softer after. I look forward to knitting with it!
Very happy to hear it exceeded your expectations. Have fun knitting it up!
This yarn is amazing. I saw the note that said that the spinning oils might still be in the yarn and I would need to wash it to see the benefits of the yarn. Oh my goodness! This yarn is so soft and luscious after washing! I would love to use it again and again!
Thank you for the review Kathy, and for sharing the photo. It looks lovely!
I haven't started my project yet. I really wanted to see the color, feel the yarns and smell the wools. It was so fun coiling it up into its woolen cake.
I have finally found the most perfect pattern. I can't wait. And I have found two more patterns to purchase yarn for!
Congrats on finding the right pattern! After choosing colors, patterns are always the hardest part. I hope you enjoy knitting it up!
Even before washing the spinning oil off the yarn, the camel felt soft against my neck. At the same time, it was not a whimper softness. Its hefty and texture promises sturdiness. The color is lovely. This purchase is an investment in resurrecting my childhood memory of a beloved camel coat I wore out. I will begin a sweater once hibernation season arrives...November in Maine USA. SO, SO GRATEFUL for the efforts of everyone to support this group of Mongolians!
The baby camel is definitely lovely, have fun knitting it up! I hope it keeps you plenty warm through the winters up there!