Category: Yarn Talk
Yarn Talk | Knit Picks Shine Sport
| March 5, 2021 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
One of my all-time favorites, Shine Sport is a blend of 60% Pima Cotton and 40% Model (natural Beech wood fibre) which gives cotton a lustrous depth and silky appearance. It knits to a smooth and soft fabric and is perfect for baby and children’s garments and blankets as it’s machine washable as well. Finished projects have great drape, and feel really like silk.
And this yarn is super soft – love how it feels to work with it!
Projects made with this yarn:
Brand: Knit Picks
Yarn Name: Shine Sport
Weight: Sport weight (#2 Fine)
Fiber Content: 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal® natural beech wood fiber
Yardage: 1.75 oz (50 g)/110 yd (101 m)
Care Instructions: Machine Washible, Tumble Dry Low.
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🛒 Knit Picks – $3.99
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When You Out of 1 Skein…
| January 17, 2020 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
One of thousand reasons why I adore craft community and so blessed to be a part of it! ⠀
Usually I buy more than enough yarn for any project, but I did not expected that Kristin will ask for pretty boxy sweater so I run out of a skein – one… single skein of CoBaSi in natural color 003 from dye lot #17. I did not see any problem and ordered couple skeins from same Little Knits yarn store. But oh my, the skeins from lot #21 looked too different and so pinkish than my original. ⠀ ⠀
I tried to find yarn from the same lot, but no luck. So, I found and ordered yarn from several places: Webs, Ravelry, eBay, Jimmy Beans Wool with a hope that at least one of them will match. Can you the differences? ⠀
And… while waiting my yarn orders, I got a note from Linda Lynn (Abundant Yarn Online, www.abundant-yarn.com), that she has 2 partial leftover skeins from dye lot 17, totaling 65 grams, that she would be happy to send me! YAY! So, I was able to finish Kristin’s sweater right before Christmas! Oh, and Linda refused to charge me for yarn, just shipping costs. ⠀
And, then ladies from LittleKnits.com found two skeins from the same dye lot 17 too! ⠀
Thank you so much dear ladies from me and my Kristin!!! You are the best!!!😍😍😍 ⠀ ⠀
Yarn Talk | Premier® Yarns Cotton Fair®
| December 15, 2019 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
About a year ago I had the pleasure to try Premier® Yarns Cotton Fair® Solids Yarn for the Crest of a Way blanket project and it was fantastic to work with. Now, this one is my favorite yarn for blankets, scarves, hats and many other projects. Cotton Fair® Yarn is very easy to crochet with and the stitches slide smoothly along.
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Brand: Premier® Yarns
Yarn Name: Cotton Fair® Solids and Multis Yarn
Weight: Sport weight (#2 Fine)
Fiber Content: 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic
Yardage: 317 yd (290 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Care Instructions: Cool iron. Machine Washable.
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Can’t wait to show you my newest blanket made with this lovely yarn! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
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🛒 www.premieryarns.com – $4.99
⠀ ⠀ Michaels – $5.49
⠀ ⠀ Amazon – from $3.93 to $7.98 🤔
Yarn Talk | King Cole Bamboo Cotton 4 Ply
| July 19, 2019 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
Bamboo is such a fabulous fiber and King Cole Bamboo Cotton is definitely one of my new favorites!
The Bamboo Cotton 4 Ply has fantastic stitch definition for both knitting and crochet, excellent drape and shine which makes it ideal for cool summer garments.
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Brand: King Cole
Yarn Name: Bamboo Cotton 4 Ply
Weight: 4 Ply
Fiber Content: 52% Cotton, 48% Bamboo
Yardage: 406 yd (371 m)/3.5 oz (100g)
Care Instructions: Machine wash gentle, cold.
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🛒 Where to buy: Crochet Crafts
Price: $8.95
Yarn Talk | Jade Sapphire Silk Cashmere
| January 16, 2019 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
Yarn Talk | DMC Natura Just Cotton
| May 25, 2018 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
Seems like running away from my own blog becomes a tradition… But I am so happy that met all deadlines and finally can enjoy working on new designs, spend more time with my lovely family and friends, enjoy outdoor activities! And to be here more often!
And one of projects I finished recently was made with gorgeous DMC Natura Just Cotton. Make sure to check it out! You will love it for sure ;o)
Brand: DMC
Yarn Name: Natura Just Cotton
Weight: Fingering (#1 Super Fine)
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Yardage: 170 yd (155 m)/1.75 oz (50 g)
Care Instructions: Iron, medium.
Price: $5.75
Where to buy: https://www.lovecrochet.com/us/dmc-natura-just-cotton
Have a lovely and wonderful weekend! More post to come pretty soon. Stay tuned!
Yarn Talk | Omega Trigo
| December 22, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
I pretty often receive a question what yarn I use for my baby blankets. Below is an answer:
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Brand: Omega Yarns
Yarn Name: Trigo
Weight: Dk weight (#3Light)
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Yardage: 295 yd (270 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Care Instructions: Machine washable.
Price: $5.50. 5 balls of all one color – $26.50
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Some blankets made with Omega Trigo. Guess what is my favorite color for baby blankets? ⠀
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Have a lovely and wonderful weekend!
Yarn Talk | Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop
| September 28, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
One of hundred reasons why I just love to work with Interweave, it’s discover new yarn. Recently I finished another project and had an absolute pleasure deal with Bamboo Pop! Fifty-Fifty, or 50% cotton/50% bamboo to be exact—could I ask for more? ;o) I wish to tell you more details, but we should wait until Summer 2018…
Anyways, Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop is definitely in my favorite-yarn-list ….more projects to come ;o)
Brand: Universal Yarns
Yarn Name: Bamboo Pop
Weight: Dk weight (#3 Light)
Fiber Content: 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic
Yardage: 292 yd (267 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Care Instructions: Machine washable. Do not bleach, dry flat, do not iron.
Price: $9.50
Types of Yarn Packaging
| September 14, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
What do you call your yarn balls? Do you know of another ball or hank type that I’ve missed? I LOVE hearing from you guys.
For my part I was surprised with donut-ball and cake – even I realize that there are some difference ;o)
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn GIVEAWAY!
| September 1, 2017 | Filled under Giveaway, Seasons, Yarn, Yarn Talk |
I’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for this moment…my first autumnal post of the year, yay! ;o) Now, as much as I love long summer nights, picnics in the park, hiking, and traveling, I’m no natural summer lover…. Autumn has always been, and always will be, one of my favorite time of the year!
Bye bye Summer, Hello delicious Autumn! It’s a new season. A perfect opportunity to do something NEW and BOLD, something beautiful!
…And it’s a Labor Day weekend! So, let’s go for some deals I have for you! ;o)
♥ ♥ ♥ First, a SPECIAL DEAL: get 35% off your entire purchase of $24.95 or more. Use code AUTUMN35 at checkout.
* This coupon is applicable to myShop, Ravelry and Etsy stores. Offer runs through September 10th, 2017 (11:59 pm PST).
And now, it’s a giveaway time!
One lucky from anywhere in the world will win 3 hanks of such luxury and my absolute favorite Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 307.5 yd [281 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) OR Venezia Worsted (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 218 yd [199 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) in colors of Your choice!
TO ENTER THE CONTEST
You can enter the contest in 3 ways:
- Mandatory Entry: Just share what is your favorite season or simple leave any comment on this post here—mylittlecitygirl.com. No other action is required ;o)
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TERMS
- This contest starts today, September 1st, 2017 and will end on September 10th, 2017 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll select the winner with random.org’s random number generator. A Winner will be notified by email on Monday, September 11th, 2017.
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