Cuyahoga Valley Heartland Yarn (4 - Medium) by Lion Brand

This is a pretty yarn with a bit of a sheen to it. Strands are not very tightly woven so sometimes needle catches but overall very nice. It has two colors intertwined - blue and green - to give it a lovely color.

I've used this is 3 colours, now. It's quickly become a favourite. Pros: The colours are visually interesting, with a nice sense of dimension. The yarn itself is quite soft! Borderline baby soft, even. Perfect for a sweater, even for a picky kid. I didn't have any trouble with the yarn splitting on my hooks. Cons: I did have trouble with a couple of the balls (2 out of 12 balls, both in his colour) where the yarn had a lot crazy knots, some of which had to be cut. I've found the best way to avoid hassel with these is to always start from the outside. Most knot trouble I found was near to the middle, so, starting fromthe middle can doom your whole ball to The Basket Of Shame

The yarn is incredibly soft and is working up nicely. I do have to keep an eye on it as it can split, but I will definitely buy it again. The colour is more vibrant, rich and brighter than it shows on my monitor - truly a lovely colour. The two tones give a nice depth. I'm almost through my first ball and there haven't been any knots or joins. I'm making a shawl, but an afghan would be super cuddly made in this yarn.

The folks at Lion Brand have outdone themselves with this exquisite line of yarn, inspired by picturesque American landmarks. I couldn't find this particular shade (171 Cuyahoga Valley) at any retail outlets, and was delighted to discover it at YarnCanada at a very competitive price. Pictures do not do it justice; it is simply gorgeous! I have used Heartland yarn extensively and it's very easy to work with, ideal for blankets, afghans, and articles of clothing. And thank you, YarnCanada, for your prompt, right-to-the-door, delivery -- which was free with my order over $45.00. Highly recommend!