Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m a sucker for indie sock yarns, I CAN NOT GET ENOUGH of them. I actually have around two hundred pairs of socks in waiting (ie. skeins of sock yarn) sitting in my not-stash, being regularly fondled, but there’s definitely a place for the commercials.

I’m unashamed to admit that I have a whole 55l plastic crate dedicated to commercials, from our beloved Patonyle to Online Supersocke, Opal and plenty of Regia.

The Regia Color 4-Ply is a thin fingering, I got 17 wraps per inch, compared (again) with 16 for STR Lightweight and Shibui Knits Sock, 13 for STR Silkie.

The Low Down:

The Swatch:

Using 2.25mm / US size 1needles, I achieved 10 stitches and 13 rows to the inch.

The Knitting:

It’s not the softest to the hand, but it’s comfortable to knit with. Stitch definition is wonderful.

The First Wash:

Yarn didn’t obviously soften or change in any way. Stitch definition is still excellent.

The Wearing:

Absolutely no complaints, after several hand washings and wearing in shoes, there is no noticable wear.

The Price:

I can’t argue with the price. I have sock yarns that have cost me in excess of $30 for a pair’s worth but you can generally pick up Regia yarns for around the $10 a skein mark, cheaper if you catch them on sale.

The Conclusion:

This is a solid, no frills yarn. It may not have the prestige or flat-out yumminess of some other yarns out there, but it’s good value.

Highly recommended for patterns where too much exciting colour will obscure the lace or for gift socks where you’re not sure the recipient will hand-wash, great for use with a CSM.

Four skeins out of five.