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Old 12-01-2006, 08:20 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by ebrperk
I also like Plymouth Sockotta (it is machine washable!!!!!).
I read somewhere (a blog maybe?) that it's unpleasant to work with because it's not very stretchy. Would you disagree with that assessment? I've been wanting to try it, but I don't usually like cotton because I need my yarn to be springy. I was hoping the wool and nylon content would help.
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