Alize Diva Silk Effect 100% Microfiber Acrylic Yarn 1 Ball skeins 100gr 383yds Color (488 - Saffron)

Over a year later and I finally get to this yarn for my second summer overshirt project! It's fabulous! The first was 100% cotton and the thread split like embroidery thread but I soldiered on and completed my 1st summer overshirt, with tears, sweat and many restarts. THIS microfiber acrylic blend is incredibly soothing to work with. I'm a very happy crocheter right now!

I would classify this as a sock weight yarn. Probably okay for crochet, but I was knitting with it and don’t recommend it for that, especially for inexperienced knitters. PROS: beautiful sheen & drape CONS: 1. Pretends to be center pull, but is NOT. If you see an end sticking out of the center, DO NOT PULL IT! It’s ia trap. Use from the outside or rewind. Once the center is pulled you’re basically doomed. What a mess. I had to throw large parts of 2 skeins away because it was just completely unrecoverable. 2. Extremely slippery. EXTREMELY. If you’re knitting, use lifelines frequently, even with the most basic stitches. This yarn has no grip on itself, so once a couple of loops slide off of your needles they just keep unraveling like a domino effect and are nearly impossible to pick back up. I bought this because it was inexpensive, but working with it has been a nightmare. It would probably have been fine if I hadn’t pulled that center string. I might consider purchasing again now that I know what to watch out for, but honestly, I’ll probably stick with bamboo or cotton-bamboo or even sock yarn in the future for similar projects.

Great quality yarn in a variety of colors. Very easy to work with.

Knitting a hitchhiker scarf with this. #4 needle. It has the most beautiful drape, and has a yummy cushy feel in garter stitch