New Spring Yarns

New spring yarns arrived last week.  Here they are:

Ella Rae's Superwash Chunky, a 100% superwash wool in 23 spectacular colors.  121 yds/100gm, 14sts/19rows to 4 inches on a size 10 needle, $8.99 a ball.






Sirdar's Snuggle Kisses, a dk-weight yarn with subtle tonal striping, very pretty.  179 yds/50 gm, 55% nylon, 45 % acrylic.  Knits at 22 sts/ 28 rows to 4 inches on a size 6 needle.  $7.99 a ball.





Sirdar's Summer Stripes; 60 % cotton, 40% acrylic.  It has really funky stripes with splotches of random color.  Machine washable.  A dk-weight yarn, it knits at 22 sts/28 rows per 4 inches on a size 6 needle.








Back by popular demand--Ruca from Araucania.  A 100% sugar cane yarn that is so soft, it's sensual.  263 yds/100 gms.  Knits at 22 sts to 4 inches on a size 4-5 needle.  $14.49.  Free pattern for a lacy summer scarf with purchase.




Temis from Katia.  Some of you will remember Colibri from last summer.  This is the same yarn in a heavier weight.  137 yds/50 gms.  55% cotton, 40% acrylic, 5% nylon.  Knits at 15 sts, 20 rows to 4 inches on a size 8-9 needle.  $7.50 per ball.  A free pattern for a triangle scarf will be available with purchase.




Noro's Taiyo Sock yarn.  A self-striping yarn in the beautiful colorways of Noro.  462 yds/100gm.  50% cotton, 17% wool, 16% silk.  Seems softer and stronger than other Noro sock yarns.  $19.50 per ball.









Elqui from Araucania.  Beautiful color, dimension and texture.  Ten colorways.  230 yds/100 gms.  100% cotton.  Knits 22-24 sts to 4 inches on a size 5 needle.  Some really nice summer fashions in the pattern booklet.  $14.49/ball.




Ondine from Louisa Harding.  In 12 colors, this yarn has an interesting heathered effect. Pretty feminine designs in the pattern booklet.  119 yds/50 gm. 100% cotton.  Knits at 22 st/30 rows to 4 inches on a size 5-6 needle.  $8.49 per ball.






A Fall Knitting Retreat


Put September 23-25 on your calendars for our first knitting retreat.  The project will be Knitting at Knoon's Wrap Me Up Shawl.  You may knit the shawl with worsted weight yarn, or you may knit a scarf with sock weight yarn.  The workshop will be led by Chris DeLongpre, designer and owner of Knitting at Knoon.  The brochure is being tweaked and will be available soon.  Please reserve your spot soon as spaces are limited.  We will hold this event at a local B&B, the Benzie Grand (www.BenzieGrand.com).

Happy Knitting!