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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...

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Featured 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...

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Featured 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...

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Featured 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 &...

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Featured 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...

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Featured 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...

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Featured 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...

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Featured 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,...

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Featured 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...

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Featured 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...

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Featured 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,...

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Featured 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...

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Let 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...

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Featured 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...

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Black 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)...

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Featured 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...

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Goodbye 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...

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Types 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...

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Yarn 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%...

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Yarn 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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