Monthly Archives: November 2007

Try a skein and you’ll find out why Frost is one of my favorite Prism yarns! Prism is the exclusive manufacturer of "Stuff" yarns–30-40 individually hand dyed, color and gauge coordinated yarns that are tied together end to end by hand.

Prism Custom Dyed Yarns FROST

Yardage: 90, Fiber Content: 100% Nylon, Stitches(st. /4 in.) : 18, Needle Size: 8US(5mm), Weight: 43 gr

Color card:

Prism’s "Frost" is so soft worsted weight, 100% nylon, woven yarn with sparkle eyelashes in complimentary colors and longer flags along the length. Available in a wide range of variegated and sand washed colors, "Frost" would be suitable for making hats, scarves, sweaters, vests, jackets, ponchos and throws.

• Worsted weight spongy yarn
• Rich hand dyed multi colors
• SO soft; luxurious feel

great places to buy: Retailers , some colors available  here;

make sure to check  eBay

Project from this yarn (color Lipstick):

My newest favorite is fabulous ribbon yarn from Louisa Harding collection with tiny nubs that imitate little diamonds – absolutely sweet!

Louisa Harding GLISTEN

Yardage: 93, Fiber Content: 97% Nylon, 3% Polyester, Stitches : 5, Needle Size: 8US, Weight: 50 gr/1.75 oz

Color card:

Glisten is a fabulous new ribbon yarn from the Louisa Harding Yarn Collection.  Beautiful shades with a touch of glimmer in every stitch!!

• Worsted weight ribbon yarn
• Rich saturated solid and multi colors
• SO soft and nice to touch

great places to buy: here (grab a deal!!), some colors available  here; on  eBay

Project from this yarn (color #8):

Featured yarn today is absolutely gorgeous, sophisticated 100% Italian silk that just glows!

Laines Du Nord Mulberry Silk

Yardage: 136, Fiber Content: 100% Silk, Stitches : 5.5, Needle Size: 4-6US, Weight: 50 gr/1.75oz

Color card:

This beautiful 100% silk comes in a wonderful variety of rich colors, both solids and multi colors. Oh SO sophisticated,  makes a fluid, drapery fabric.  It is soft and elegant looking, perfect for a summer shell.

• Italian 100% silk
• Rich saturated solid and multi colors
• SO sophisticated silk that just glows

great places to buy: here, some colors available  here; whole sale (orders can take up to 4-6 weeks, but amazing choice of yarn); and check here

Projects from:

Italian 100% Egypt Cotton in a gauge,  I have been looking for years!!! Comes in great colors. It is a great weight for all seasons!

Laines Du Nord Cleo

Yardage: 121, Fiber Content: 100% Egypt Cotton, Stitches : 3.5, Needle Size: 10US, Weight: 100 gr

Color card:

Superb mercerized 100% Egyptian cotton money can buy! Rich saturated colors, beautiful sheen and fantastic stitch definition. Great for knitting/crocheting  sweaters, shawls, hats, etc.

• Chunky weight 100% Egypt cotton
• Rich saturated colors and beautiful sheen
• FANTASTIC stitch definition

great places to buy: some colors are available in my store (grab a deal!) here and here; whole sale (orders can take up to 4-6 weeks, but amazing choice of yarn); here and some color check here

Project from this yarn (color #9):

Awesome Italian 100% Egypt Soft Cotton Baby Speciale yarn.

Mondial Cotton Soft

Yardage: 198, Fiber Content: 100% Egypt Cotton, Stitches (st. /4 in.): 28, Needle Size: 1-3US,  Weight: 50 gr/1.75 oz

Color card:

Cotton Soft Speciale Baby from Mondial is a fingering weight, cotton yarn. It can be machine washed and dried flat. This soft, plied yarn is suitable for making baby items, such as hats, scarves, sweaters, pullovers, bibs, booties and blankets.

• fingering weight, plied yarn
• SUPER soft and pleasant to touch
• Machine washable in cold temperature and dried

great places to buy:  here (wow, a deal!); eBay stores.

Projects from this yarn (colors # 906; $ 323):

Spanish 100% cotton self-striping yarn. All you have to do is knit and the yarn does all the work for you.

Katia Jamaica

Yardage: 219, Fiber Content: 100% Cotton, Stitches (st. /4 in.): 20, Needle Size: 5US(3.75mm), 6US(4.25mm), Weight: 100 gr

Color card:

All-cotton worsted yarn in multi colors with super long sequences between color transitions give this yarn a self-striping quality. The bright colors give it a tropical punch! Suited to making warmer weather hats, scarves, sweaters, tops, cardigans, blankets, and baby items, such as booties and bibs.

• DK weight, classic piled yarn
• Self-striping 100% cotton
• Machine washable in cold temperature and dried flat

great places to buy: now available in my store (grab a deal!) whole sale (orders can take up to 4-6 weeks, but amazing choice of yarn – one of my favorite stores); eBay stores or check my shope to get it for amazing price.

Project from this yarn (color #4004):

One of the nicest bamboo yarns I’ve seen, super soft! A pleasure to work with and wear, at an affordable price.

Katia Bamboo

Yardage: 109, Fiber Content: 60% Bamboo, 40% Cotton, Stitches: 5.5, Needle Size: 6US, Weight: 50 gr/1.75 oz

Color card:

DK weight, classic plied yarn that can be machine washed in cold temperatures and dried flat. Available in a nice selection of solid colors, "Bamboo" would be suitable for summer sweaters, baby things, mittens, or any garment..

• DK weight, 60% bamboo and 40% cotton
• SUPER soft and pleasant on the skin
• Machine washable in cold temperature

great places to buy: whole sale (orders can take up to 4-6 weeks, but amazing choice of yarn – one of my favorite stores); eBay stores.

Projects from this yarn (colors# 13; #4):