Everything You Need to Know About Holst Garn, Holst Supersoft

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00:00 Intro
01:58 Yarn Background
10:02 Colors from My Stash
12:21 Washing the Yarn
16:39 Swatches
22:39 Flaten Genser
28:38 Knitting Cables
29:24 Completed Projects Runthrough
Fast Fashion Cowl by Me
Color - Ink
Brette Scarf by Rastus Hsu
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Holst - Super Soft - Ink
Festive Sweater KAL Pullover by Skeindeer Knits
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Holst Supersoft - Ecru, Poppy, Cinnamon and Clover Leaf
Nightbook by Unwind Knitwear
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Bicycle by West Wool - Copenhagen & Glow
Holst- Super Soft - Poppy, Larkspur, Indigo, Ink, Black
Gurnsey by Me
Rowan Felted Tweed - Black
Holst Supersoft - Black
Flatten Genser by Briger Berge
Pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Yarn: Holst Supersoft in Black & Ecru
Alex’s Basic Vest by Me
Pattern: Self Design
Yarn: Drops Kid Silk - 02 (Black)
Rowan Kid Silk Haze - 699 Violet
Holst Supersoft - Ink or Black
Redford by Jullie Hoover
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Yarn: Holst Supersoft - Ink
Drops Kid Silk Mohair - Black

[@roannehynes881]

That was really helpful especially showing pre and post blocked swatches. Thank you!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks. I looked for this video for forever when I was thinking about working with the yarn. Glad I could help someone. It blocks out so well.

[@nadiarogo4511]

So happy to see this review, thank you for it! I love Holst Supersoft and knit everything with it. I normally hold it single with 3mm needles. Lately I have been holding it together with titicaca on 2,5mm and loving it. The sweaters are so thin and weightless while still being super soft and warm, never seethrough. And NO peeling even after years of constant wear! Just beautiful. Their 500g cones are usually more like 600g :)

[@nadiarogo4511]

Oh and of course I prewash the yarn before knitting with it :)

[@jimmydoesknitting]

I just finished a shawl with it. It's really nice. I'm sure the fabric with those smaller needle sizes is wonderful. I've also had a few people mention the Titicaca trick, and I'll have to try it.

[@KevinMontreal]

Thank you, you give so much great information and advice! The sweater you are wearing is fabulous as are all your knits…

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@flourchylde]

Thanks so much for this very informative video. I have tubs and tubs of Supersoft. I always hold it double and with a strand of Holst Titicaca for softness. It's a real pain in the neck but I take the time to wash my new cakes of Supersoft because I enjoy knitting so much more with a softer yarn. I wind it onto my swift, make a few ties, and then wash the heck out of it. Once dried, I wind it back into cakes. I also have the fan decks with samples of all of their yarns and refer to them quite often.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Sounds like a labor of love. The Titicaca sounds really nice.

[@karenberg4903]

Thank you so much for this Holst Garn review! I ordered the Supersoft and awaiting its arrival, and was happy to see this thorough review. Makes me feel better! Thanks again!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy your experience. Make sure you block with some dish soap.

[@arsg66]

Thanks for posting this review. I just added my first few holst garn supersoft cakes to my stash and hearing all the details from your experience has been super helpful.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Glad this could help you.

[@gegelele44]

That was a really useful review, thank you very much! I love how excited you are about your (pretty) Christmas sweater. I would be too!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks!

[@deborahdwyer6804]

Thanks Jimmy! Great review🙂

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@madelynthompson8969]

I want to thank you so much for this review. I have used Holst Garn yarn and learned of it from Stephen West. Your comments were so helpful - I was unaware of how much the yarn blooms. Also as you noted, it is quite affordable. I plan to order some more from their website-it’s great to have on hand when making shawls of different colors. Your video was wonderful. Straight to the point and answered so many questions.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

That's so good to hear. Yes, if you wash it well it blooms quite nicely. It transforms incredibly at the very end. It's my go to shawl and colorwork yarn. Glad you found it helpful.

[@rebeccaknudsen6190]

Your sweater is beautiful! I love it so much!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thank you!

[@user-ei1gr4pz5i]

Very helpfull Thank you so much. Now i understand the holst much better 😊

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Glad this was useful to you.

[@charleneriggs9172]

Great review and beautiful work on all of your projects. I just made the Dune Drifter top with Holst and am quite happy with it. Have more in my stash and will definitely use it. The colour I used was Carmine and it did bleed but with a red and the oils I expected that. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed. I'm sure your top is beautiful.

[@Bianca-ql6ou]

Thankyou so much very useful information and your knits are really beautiful 👏🙌❤

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks so much. I'm glad it was informative.

[@kala3765]

just a heads-up: when i block holst supersoft, it doesn't grow, it actually shrinks a bit! especially the row count. this is probably dependent on your knitting style, gauge and/or the way you wash it. if you haven't used it before, definitely swatch to see which way it goes for you! thanks for the great video! : )

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Oh that super interesting. At least with my garments I know there is always increases in size. I haven't done many smaller projects with it, so I can't say anything about that.

[@kala3765]

@@jimmydoesknitting funny, isn't it? maybe it's just me. but i thought it might be good to know for holst supersoft newbies. it really is a great yarn and i always love the change between pre- and post-blocked fabric. it's like magic!

[@TootightLautrec]

I'm blocking-and-swatching-phobic. I think the technical term for that is "lazy." Anyhoo, it's wonderful to hear you talk about your swatching and blocking methods with this yarn. It's inspiring, and maybe a good example for lazy-boys like me. Yay to that gansey! It's lovely. You mentioned you consulted some books about ganseys. Have you done a video in which you talk about knitting books? I'm always interested to know what resources other people use, how they learn new techniques, and get inspiration, and I'd love to hear you talk about that.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks. I have not gone over my knitting books. I don't have many. I also don't use them as much as I should. In terms of how I learned new techniques etc. it's mostly been through KZbin.

[@tayloradair743]

two ply yarns- lace and color work three+ plies- texture and cables the ultimate secret kept by us spinners

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks for sharing the secret.

[@edinacole6382]

I love Holst Garn Supersoft. I was absolutely shocked that your red swatch did not bleed. All the colors I have used bleed a LOT

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Honestly, me too. I get a ton of bleeding when I block my black garments.

[@Bookupied]

I love holst supersoft!

[@dianakhan1551]

Thank you !!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Welcome

[@mywonderfulknittinglife]

Hi Jimmy! A great review of Holst Garn. I love their yarn and I have knit with most of their yarn lines. I also enjoy the price point. Best wishes from a Canadian knitting podcaster! (My Wonderful Knitting Life)

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks!

[@Hide_and_silk]

Just found your channel and subscribed. A fellow fan of supersoft here....and I *love* the sweater you are wearing!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thank you so much. Swatching with some Holst as I read this ;)

[@ruthp7370]

Thank-you for this excellent review of Holst Supersoft. I knit Kate Davies' Ursula with this yarn, washed it 3 times with Eucalan and love how the finished result feels and looks, although I think I will use dish detergent for the first wash in future after seeing your result. To get gauge I had to use 2.75 needles . I ordered 2 more cones as well as a variety of cakes after my experience and have several more projects planned including a lace yoke. I was intrigued to see your other projects and comments on combining Supersoft with other fibres. I could not agree with you more. It is an incredibly well priced, versatile and high quality yarn that I have decided would be my 'desert island' choice. Cheers, Ruth from Nova Scotia

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Glad you liked it Ruth. I bet your kits will be beautiful.

[@nonnasstitchingloungewithr7281]

I've done a few garments in Holst Supersoft, and some others. They are still scratchy, so I don't think I washed them enough based on your video. Thanks for suggesting how to wash it.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Yea, the yarn is not merino soft, but washing it in the dish soap at least once and a couple of washes really makes a difference.

[@tessmorton-trask1725]

Just found your podcast- I adore supersoft and a little tip to your single rib issue…. I combine supersoft with titicaca- it just beefs it up a bit- especially with all over colorwork.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@Madsmuff]

Supersoft is from knollyarn in UK

[@jimmydoesknitting]

It looks like they also have a great range.

[@michellsaunders970]

Great video, well done. I love Holst supersoft, mainly use it with two strands. I agree, wash the shit out of it 😂

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Haha. It's the only way!

[@corteofs]

This is very helpful as i just bought a cone and planning to use it on a pullover. Would you recommend a first wash before knitting it?

[@jimmydoesknitting]

That completely depends on your preference of your hand feel. Some people do try to wash out some of the oil first. I'm fine with knitting it off the cone, but it does give me a bit of rope burn sometimes. It will be softer if you wash it first. It will be even softer after you do your final block. It's important you gauge swatch regardless.

[@flourchylde]

I own tons of Supersoft and love it but I have a pet peeve about it which is trying to find the beginning of the cake. I usually end of with a small clump of yarn that I have to unravel. Do you have a tip for me?

[@mirandavikanderson6958]

I love your sweater!! Where can I find that pattern

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Thanks. You may have to buy the book? It's the Flatengenser by Birger Berge. The book is Moderne tradisjonsstrikk or Nordic Knits (depending on which language version you use)

[@janetvonholt8775]

I was wondering if you have ever had to block an unfinished Super soft garment and then had to continue knitting on the blacked garment with unwashed yarn? Would this be a problem with matching tension in the garment? Can this be done successfully or am I just over thinking this? Would appreciate any feedback.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

I want to make sure I understand the question. Are you asking if a mid project block would mess wit the tension in the garment? The answer is, you should be fine. It will look weird while knitting because one side has spinning oil and the other has minimal. But you knit both parts with the unwashed yarn and needles, so unless something personally changes, it should be fine. Just make sure to give it a good wash in the end. I hope that helps.

[@Maria-mg1yv]

Now.... because I see you actually reply to comments 😂. I want to hold this yarn double and knit it in 5mm needles. Will it be too hole-y. I want to make a zipper swater (stockinette). Hope you answear, I see everyone knit with this yarn but holding it with other yarns. Thank you !!! (I haven't purchased yet and I am not sure if it fits my plan)

[@jimmydoesknitting]

I would say that it held alone for a garment is not going to get you the best fabric. I agree, holding it double would be the way to go. I think it's great for colorwork, an affordable single strand to be held with a fluff, or for shawls and scarves.

[@bettinaw]

when you show yarn to camera ; move more head on so we can see it otherwise its off camera

[@jimmydoesknitting]

Will do