The Newest Yarns

The yarn pictured above is from Queensland Collection and is called Rustic Tweed.  It contains 63% wool, 27% alpaca, 7% acrylic and 3% viscose so it is very soft and the colors are wonderful.  It has 318 yards per hank and knits at 4.5 stitches per inch on an 8 needle.

 

This very colorful basket full of goodness is called Hachito by Mirasol.  It is sock weight, superwash and knits at 7.5 stitches per inch on a 2-3 needle.  It has 192 yards per skein so would take 2 for socks, but don't limit yourself to that.  It contains 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon and the colors are glorious.



Wrap Yourself In Mink

 

 

 

 

 

These are the first 4 colors of Mimi Mink Hand Dyed for fall.  The solid color has been out for almost a year and is a tactile experience like no other.  Just to hold and fondle it is such a pleasure.  To knit with it is divine.  It has very good yardage, about 330 yards, so one skein can go far.  It can make a large cowl, hat and scarf and other items.  The current issue of Knitter's magazine contains the "Lush and Lacy Trapeze" sweater pattern done in solid color Mink.  Several of us are working on it now as a knitalong.  If you really want to spoil someone or treat yourself, indulge in a skein or two.  It will make you happy.

Hot Items For Fall

 

 

 

Cowls are the big fashion item for fall and that is good news for us because they couldn't be any easier to knit or gift.  These cowls pictured were knit in an evening with size 11 needles and little effort.  They are knit in the round so no finishing to do and you can also use the same patterns for a long scarf.  Drop by to see all that we can offer if you are in the market to do some cowls.  They make great holiday gifts and are inexpensive too.