Featured Yarn 30. Cascade Yarns. Sierra. Cotton blend
One of my true favorite yarn for fall/winter projects and this season is not exception. I was wonder that I did not post about Cascade Sierra yet ;o) Sierra from Cascade Yarns is a worsted weight...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 31. Plymouth Yarn Co. Oh my! Nylon
You know I’m pretty partial to natural fibers. But there are times when you really want a synthetic for its non-allergenic, easy-care properties. I took one look, one feel of Oh My! by Plymouth and...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 32. Crystal Palace. Cotton Chenille
With a wonderfully fuzzy, plush texture, “Cotton Chenille” from Crystal Palace is a terrific choice for kinds and your clothing and home decor projects. Often called knittable velvet, its...
View ArticleFeatured yarn 33. Crystal Palace Bunny Hop. Angora Blend
What do you get when you take the 2 supersoft microfibers of acrylic & nylon and add a touch of rabbit angora? Lusciously soft Bunny Hop Solid yarn from Crystal Palace. Ideal for baby &...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 34. Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima. Cotton
I am working with Ultra Pima from Cascade and must admit I felt in love in instant ;o) This is super soft DK-weight Pima Cotton with a wonderful feel and sheen. With 220 yards per skein and lovely...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 35. Trendsetter Yarns Flamenco. Ruffling Mesh Yarn
New for 2011: Flamenco by Trendsetter – ruffling mesh yarn. A flouncy styled ribbon that when spread open, looks like a fisherman’s net, Flamenco is a truly unique yarn. By knitting the top edge, it...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 36. Valley Yarns Southwick. Pima Cotton Blend
This Italian import combines the softness of pima cotton with the beauty and drape of bamboo fiber. Valley Yarns Southwick is a joy to knit and the feel improves even more once finished. This yarn is...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 37. Debbie Bliss Andes. Alpaca & Mulberry Silk Blend
Looks as I’ve got a new addiction… I’ve just finished a gift for my special friend – Meringue cowl, knitted with Debbie Bliss Andes and must to admit that I completely felt in love with this yarn,...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 38. Patons Silk Bamboo. DK Weight
What a lovely yarn I’m working with now for a project for my book (guess which color I’ve chose ;o) If you never worked with Patons Silk Bamboo I would highly recommend this yarn! Luxurious blend of...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 39. Omega Trigo. Cotton
What a lovely mercerized cotton with such interesting texture! Mona sent me a skein of Trigo to try and I liked this yarn so much (and 2 designs for my book already made with this one ;o). The only...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 40 | Omega Cotton #5
I’ve just finished summer project with Omega #5 Cotton and must admit that I’ve got an absolute new favorite yarn to work with!! I really have no idea how I’ve “existed” without Omega’s yarn,...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 41 | Feza 3N Super Bulky
Have you ever knitted with yarn that was this big? I have not, but I would love to try this one someday. But I would try some different (NOT knit or crochet) projects with this yarn. I think I would...
View ArticleLet it Snow | Feza 3N In Person ;)
According to my last post, sure I couldn’t resist and ordered a hank of Feza 3N ;o) And you know, I was really amazed at how soft and pleasant to touch the yarn is, even though kniting with US...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 42 | Berroco Captiva. Cotton blend
I’ve just finished a project for another publication, and I am so glad that editor of crochet magazine gave me the opportunity to discover Berroco Captiva yarn! Captiva’s satiny feel and subtle shine...
View ArticleBlack Friday—Cyber Monday Deals + Two GIVEAWAYS!!
It’s a time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and I have hot ones You won’t believe (see details at the end of this post). But, first of all, let’s have a GIVEAWAY 2 GIVEAWAYS (read 2 Winners)...
View ArticleFeatured Yarn 43 | Omega Isuela. Cotton
Looks like I got a new favorite cotton yarn from Omega!! I really have no idea how I “existed” without Omega’s yarn, seriously! ;o) Isuela is a 100% mercerized cotton, lace weight. Very soft with a...
View ArticleGoodbye Summer, Hello Autumn GIVEAWAY!
I’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for this moment…my first autumnal post of the year, yay! ;o) Now, as much as I love long summer nights, picnics in the park, hiking, and traveling, I’m...
View ArticleTypes of Yarn Packaging
What do you call your yarn balls? Do you know of another ball or hank type that I’ve missed? I LOVE hearing from you guys. For my part I was surprised with donut-ball and cake – even I realize that...
View ArticleYarn Talk | Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop
One of hundred reasons why I just love to work with Interweave, it’s discover new yarn. Recently I finished another project and had an absolute pleasure deal with Bamboo Pop! Fifty-Fifty, or 50%...
View ArticleYarn Talk | Omega Trigo
I pretty often receive a question what yarn I use for my baby blankets. Below is an answer: ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀Brand: Omega YarnsYarn Name: TrigoWeight: Dk weight...
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