August 2024 Newsletter

Fall will be here before you know it. Some our new fall yarns are already coming in. Pictured here is Berroco's latest Yarn Tasting Kit which includes all their latest yarns. You can order a kit here. Come in to see 2 of the new yarns that we have gotten in stock. Did you know that you can have any Berroco yarn drop shipped to you, even if I don't carry that specific yarn or color? Call or come into the shop for details.

BERROCO

We have 2 new yarns from Berroco. First up is MERINO 401. This is a non-superwash 100% Merino worsted weight at 109 yards. Gauge is 19-20 stitches/4 inches and has great stitch definition.

Bartisan in Merino 401

Ashlar in Merino 401

Pilaster in Merino 401

HEARTHSIDE has a chainette construction which makes for a lightweight garment.. Gauge is 14-15.5 stiches/4 inches and is made of 40% Superfine Alpaca, 27% Wool, 33% Cotton

Meader in Hearthside

Talbot (crochet) in Hearthside

Mowbray in Hearthside

LANG

Magnolia is an Aran weight, self-striping yarn in bright colors, It is composed of 85% superwash merino and 15% nylon. Gauge is 17 stitches/ 4 inches and has a generous 273 yards

Falah Shawl in Magnolia

Kara Sweater in Magnolia

Federicke Crocheted Cape in Magnolia

Donegal Tweed

Spun and dyed in the legendary tradition of the Donegal region of Ireland, this yarn is an invitation for you to create classic, heirloom pieces. Since the yarn retains a little oil from spinning, a remarkable transformation occurs once it has been knitted and washed: the yarn blooms, gains volume and takes on a luxurious softness, which underlines the timeless look.

100% mulesing free virgin wool; Gauge is 17 stitches/4 inches on a US 7-8 and as 115 yards.

Valentin Unisex Sweater in Donegal Tweed

Sully Cardigan in Donegal Tweed

Jenna Sweater in Donegal Tweed

ASTRA

Need to glam up your project? Astra comes in gold and silver and has 600 yards of a polyester/nylon blend Works beautifully with Mohair.

Wally Sweater in Lang Astra + Mohair

Ladina in Lang Astra + Mohair

ISAGER SOFT FINE

ISAGER SOFT FINE has a core of silk on which a strand of alpaca and yak is added as a loopy bouclé, which is then finally brushed to make a fluffy yarn.

Gauges:

Isager Soft Fine:4 in = US 4 – 21 sts / 32 rows

Isager Soft Fine: 4 in = US 7 – 16 sts / 26 rows

Isager Soft Fine: 4 in = US 10 – 13 sts /26 rows

164 yards, 25 grams, 63% alpaca, 26^ silk, 11%yak

Bluebell Tee in Isager Soft Fine

Rowan KAL

Rowan is having a KAL for the Snowflower Shawl designed by Martin Storey. The pattern will be released on August 31st and Rowan will be having weekly Zoom meetings to discuss the pattern. Snowflower will use 8 colors of Rowan Felted Tweed.

Here's the link to sign up

MALABRIGO KAL

This KAL features the Lehigh shawl, by Melanie Berg. It's a lovely garment knitted in one of Malabrigo's most popular yarns, Rios. This garment contains a special blend of textures and colors. It’s an advanced-beginner to intermediate pattern that is suitable for all knitters. The KAL begins Sept 2 and you can register here