I am absolutely over the moon about the new shades of Lily Sugar ‘N Cream dishcloth yarn!
This new line of colors is inspired by the 1960s, with names like “Mod Stripes” and “Lava Lamp Twist.” I can’t wait to find these in stores!
May 12th, 2010
Berroco Weekend: New For Spring
Complementing the release of Origami, Berroco’s other new yarn for spring is called Weekend, which is 75% Acrylic, 25% Peruvian Cotton.
Weekend™ is the perfect yarn for any laidback knitting project. A soft, comfortable machine washable blend, this yarn is uncomplicated from start to finish.
I’m intrigued by the pairing of acrylic and cotton!
May 10th, 2010
Berroco Origami: New For Spring
Berroco’s new spring line includes a new yarn called Origami, which is 58% Acrylic, 16% Linen,
15% Nylon, and 11% Cotton.
Origami™ is an exciting new yarn for warm weather months. Many multicolored strands run parallel to each other, wrapped by a black binder and it knits into a remarkably light and crisp finished fabric.
You may have read Yarn Harlot raving about this yarn in a recent post!
May 7th, 2010
Purelife Revive, by Rowan
Rowan’s latest yarn is Purelife Revive, which is made from 36% recycled silk, 36% recycled cotton, and 28% recycled viscose.
Rowan Purelife Revive is made from used garments which have been selected according to the silk, cotton and viscose content. These are then carded to make regenerated fibre, which is then spun into this beautiful, high quality yarn, which gives life to new hand knitting designs.
Did you really NEED another reason to love Rowan more?
May 5th, 2010
Sahara, by Tahki Stacy Charles
Sahara is the newest yarn from Tahki Stacy Charles. This yarn follows the seasonal trend into summery yarns, being made with 44% Viscose, 36% Bamboo, 20% Linen.
Its natural blend of fibers creates a lighter-than-air mesh yarn with a linen hand. Whether knit in simple Stockinette or in open stitch patterns, you’ll love the lightness and comfort of garments made in Sahara.
I think it looks a little like mummy bandages in the skein, but it could make some really interesting textures possible.