Yarn Review: Knit Picks Billow

Billow has been on my must try list ever since the very first time I saw it on the Knit Picks website because it stood out to me as being truly unique. I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to use it for a Design Wars challenge because it really is a great yarn and was such a treat to work with!

It’s 100% Pima cotton and it might be the softest cotton yarn I’ve ever used! I highly recommend Billow for cowls, scarves, and any project that will be against the skin. You will love it! In addition to being incredibly soft, this yarn is warm and everything about it just exudes coziness!

Billow comes in 16 beautiful colors. The selection really offers something for everyone whether you prefer neutrals, pastels, or bold colors. Turmeric is the most stunning, bold golden yellow! Ash & Gosling are a neutral lover’s dream! And Sagebrush & Ice Lily are so pretty that even as someone who doesn’t like pastels, I find myself drawn to them! The color variety is really nice and they all coordinate together so well, the color combo possibilities seem endless!

Part of the reason Billow stood out to me as being unique is because it’s a thick and thin yarn. The thickest parts are bulky weight and I would say the thinnest parts are around fingering weight. I really love the inconsistency that the varying thickness of this yarn creates. Unlike some thick and thin yarns, there were never any spots in my finished garment that I thought were too thin or too thick. I don’t doubt the strength of this yarn, even in the thinnest places, it’s still very strong! However, I do imagine that it will shed and pill over time because while working with it, I ended up covered in fuzzies.

Unlike some bulky weight yarns that work up a bit stiff, Billow has a wonderful drape to it which is great for garments. When designing a large item, affordability of yarn is always something I consider. Billow comes in 120 yard hanks for $5.99 which is an incredible price for a yarn that feels so high quality! I definitely see myself using it for more garments in the future.