Category: Yarn

Tried to order one of my lovely Mondial Cotton Soft Baby 100% Egypt Cotton yarn for some new summer project, but…
did not found color I looked for and than paid attention that lots of colors of this yarn are not more available at all, uhhhh
But was lucky to found and received today Awesome 100% Egypt Cotton Baby yarn from Dale of Norway, called STORK.
 

Dale of Norway STORK

Yardage: 197, Fiber Content: 100% Egypt Cotton, Stitches (st. /4 in.): 32, Needle Size: 2.25mm-1US, 2.75-2US, Weight: 50 gr/1.75 oz

Color card:

Stork is a delightfully soft 100% Egyptian cotton yarn for your baby and you! It’s perfect for all spring and summer projects, very durable and machine washable.
Stork has an elegant matte finish and an exquisite drape. Stork has the same gauge as Dale Baby Ull and available in 19 colors, from delicate pastel shades to exciting brights.

• fingering weight, plied yarn
• delightfully soft and pleasant to touch
• very durable and machine washable

great places to buy:  here; here (a bit cheaper) and here .

Project from this yarn:

comming soon!  ;)

Hmm.. sounds interesting! Just ordered couple skeins, can’t wait to get it! I’m talking about a Corn Yarn by Kollage. In 28 yummy colors made from 100% Corn Fiber. “An incredible fiber! Lighter than Bamboo, not heavy like cotton. The corn is a light, fabric with beautiful drape that can be worn either summer or winter. It’s perfect for adult or children’s clothing. Machine wash and dry!” For more info click here

Featured yarn this week is an amazing textured yarn called "Funky". Is definitely the right name for this creation from Lana Grossa.

Lana Grossa FUNKY

Yardage: 115, Fiber Content: 45% microfiber, 35% cotton & 20% rayon, Stitches(st. /4 in.): 17, Needle Size: 8 US (5mm) , 9 US (5.5mm) , 10 US (6mm), Weight: 50 gr

Color card:

Made in Italy of 45% microfiber, 35% cotton & 20% rayon, its shiny, woven base strand alternating with supersoft, thick, fuzzy eyelashes, gives you the marvelous feel and than just look at the lovely, bright & classic solid colors available, and you’ll want a fuzzy, cotton-blend tank top in every shade.

• Super soft, thick, fuzzy eyelashes
• Unbelievable soft and pleasant on the skin
• Lovely and bright colors

places to buy:

listed in my store (grab a deal!) and here (fast shipping and great customer service)

Project from this yarn (colors #4):

Featured yarn this week is a beautiful ribbon yarn with tufts for added depth. Perfect for adding in color and shine On Line  Luna Linie 136

Yardage: 77, Fiber Content: 100% Microfiber, Stitches: 3.5, Needle Size: 11, Weight: 50 gr

Color card:

Pretty and soft 100% microfiber polyamid (nylon) ribbon is composed of a narrow ribbon with a velveteen-like feel with tiny, shiny fringe flags along each side. Available in solids and multicolors.

• a narrow ribbon with sheared cuts of ribbon spaced out.
• Soft and pleasant on the skin
• Hand wash. Do not machine dry. Do not iron

great stores to buy: here (grab a deal!); some colors are available

here and make sure to check eBay stores

Project from this yarn (colors#10):

Unbelievable bunny-soft and luxurious feel Italian eyelash yarn. My most favorite yarn for last 2 years.

Gedifra Tecno Hair

Yardage: 100, Fiber Content: 100% Microfiber, Stitches 5sts=1″, Needle Size: 7US, Weight: 50 gr

Color card:

Italian silky feathery bunny-soft eyelash with wonderful drape. Comes in solid (medium-length eyelash) or multicolored (long eyelash). Two balls will make generously sized scarf.
Or make a collar and a pair of cuffs that transform any simple sweater or jacket into a masterpiece…

• Unbelievable bunny-soft luxurious feel eyelash
• Rich plain and multi colors
• Hand wash or Dry clean

discontinued yarn. Still available: here (super fast shipping and awesome customer service), here, some colors are available here and make sure to check  eBay and under “techno hair” too  ;)

Projects from this yarn (color #70, 45)

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):