New Yarns!! means already Fall yarns these days which we enjoy as our first real sunny and summer days we badly waited for. We always get excited with each new "arrival" and have to share the good news with you. This time our friends from Skacel shipped us new yarns from Zitron and Schulana:Mosco by Schulana is a dreamy blend of mohair, viscose & Nylon that knits up to a fingering weight. The mohair gives it a nice halo effect, making it the perfect choice for wraps, scarves and other accessories. The 25g ball has 125m and retails for $10.25 - see the shade card!
Fundus by Zitron - Merino wool is known for its next-to-the-skin softness, and this lovely chunky weight yarn is no exception. Made of 100% new wool, Fundus comes in striking variegated shades and would be stnning in a sweater, scarf or hat. Felts great, too! The 50g skein has 10m and retails for $11.25 0 this is the shade card.
Also new is the Schulana Nr.24 magazine, which features a stunning ladies cardigan done in Mosco (design #9). See our book page in http://www.needlenart.com/.
Trekking 6ply by Zitron - A new sock yarn from a company well-known to most sock knitters, this new weight works up at a double knitting/sports weight other than the traditional fingering weight of other sock yarns.
Thicker socks are good for hiking or work. This 6ply sock yarn has the same superwash wool and nylon as other sock yarns, so wears and washes equally well. The 150g ball has 390m and will make a pair of average adult socks. It etails for $27.95 and has a good colour mix. Ask us for a free sock pattern for this yarn weight once you are in the store.
This yarn is a grat choice for sweaters and accessories too - just use any DK weigt pattern.
Also from Zitron is Opus 1 - more variegated merino goodness, this time in a worsted weight. Opus truly has to be seen and felt to be appreciated, as the colours in the photos not do it justice. 100% Merino means that it can be worn next to the skin, making it ideal for hats, scarves, sweaters and even children's wear. This yarn is infused with Aloe Vera and Jooba oils which both guarantee an ultra touch of softness. The 100g skein has a generous 190m and retails for $26.50. See shade card.
