Monthly Archives: November 2007

Amazing yarn and absolute pleasure to work with!!!

Gedifra Beauty Cotton

Yardage: 94, Fiber Content: 100% Cotton, Stitches: (st. /4") 16sts, Needle Size: 9US (5.5 mm), Weight: 50 gr/1.75 oz

Color card:

"Beauty Cotton" by Gedifra is a heavy worsted weight, 100% cotton, classic plied yarn that can be machine washed in cool temperatures and dried flat. Available in solid and variegated colors, "Beauty Cotton" would be suitable for scarves, sweaters, cardigans, vests, shawls, baby items and heavier garments.

• heavy worsted weight cotton yarn
• SUPER soft and pleasant on the skin
• Machine washable in cold temperature

discontinued yarn. Still available: here (fast shipping and great custom service);  eBay stores.

Project from this yarn:

Perfect for summer knits and crochets!

Schachenmayr Catania

Yardage: 135, Fiber Content: 100% Mako Egypt Cotton, Stitches: 6, Needle Size: 3US, Weight: 50 gr/1.75 oz

Color card:

This 100% Mako Egypt Cotton is so wonderful to work with!

• Fingering sport weight 100% Egypt cotton yarn
• Ideal for crochet and hand knit summer projects
• Machine washable

great stores to buy: here (super fast shipping and awesome custom service),  some colors available here and don’t forget to check eBay stores ;)

Projects from this yarn:

My absolute favorite cotton for  summer crochet projects! Check it out, you will not be disappointment!!!

Sandnes Mandarin Petit

Yardage: 197, Fiber Content: 100% Egypt Cotton, Stitches: 6.5, Needle Size: 1-3, Weight: 50 gr/1.75 oz

Color card:

Whether a newborn or adult, everyone is going to love this wonderful, new Norwegian yarn. The softest cotton we’ve ever touched.

• Four ply fingering weight cotton yarn
• SUPER soft and pleasant on the skin
• Machine washable/dryable

great stores to buy: here (fast shipping and great custom service), here (a bit more expensive, but great service too) or here (big choice of colors)

Projects from this yarn (colors # 1001; #4505):

This is NEW category about yarn I used for my projects and was so delight to work with! You will find here detailed descriptions, color cards, where to buy and much more! Featured yarn today is:

On Line  Clip Linie 12

Yardage: 182, Fiber Content: 100% Mako Egypt Cotton, Stitches: 4.5, Needle Size: 7, Weight: 100 gr

Color card:

• High glossy by using very fine mako-cotton.
• Long-standing and establish quality.
• Soft and pleasant on the skin
• Super knitting appearance
• Machine washable

great stores to buy: here (amazing service and super nice  to work with!), here and here (more expensive, but a great choice of colors)

Project from this yarn (color #146):