How soft is it against the skin? I’m going to be making the Interweave Knits “Greek Pullover” with it.
It’s a very soft yarn, but it tends to pill while you knit it. After it’s first washing, it doesn’t pill. It will be a good yarn for that sweater.
It’s good for felting, but it pills like crazy and isn’t particularly soft. I wouldn’t knit a garment with it.
Hmmm, mine seems soft, and it doesn’t pill very much. Sorry if I misguided anybody.
Here’s where I originally found out about the pilling problem.
Actually, mine is a little fuzzy, but it hasn’t actually pilled yet.
There are so many softer yarns out there, I don’t think I’d use WOTA for a sweater.
I agree with Ingrid, it’s a good all-purpose yarn, but not the best out there.
I don’t know what pilling is. 
Darn it all to heck, I wanted a nice soft, cozy sweater! The yarn is already on its way.
Pilling is when you you get little balls of lint where the sweater rubs against itself or other things. They can be shaved off–it’s not the end of the world.
You be the judge if you think the WOTA is what you’d hoped. Lots of people use it–maybe we’re picky. :shrug:
If you decide that you don’t want it for a sweater, it does felt beautifully.
Ingrid’s right. I do tend to be picky about what yarn I use, but I’ve never had my WOTA sweater pill before, it’s just a little fuzzy, and there are definately softer yarns out there, also.
Click the link I posted and you’ll see the pilling…that’s why I shared it. :teehee:
Also…it’s not a loss. If you like the color make some felted slippers or clogs!