Fiber of the Week - July 1, 2009

This yarn looks a little like fireworks, doesn't it? It's Glamour from Elizabeth Austin. It comes in seven unique colorways and it's 20% off this week. If you've been having a hard time finding novelty yarn, this is the one for you. The specs:
Fiber: 87% Nylon, 13% Polyester
Yardage: 138
Stitches: 5.5
Needle size: 6

More news from Coveted Yarn:

• over 150 skeins of Blue Heron clearance in the shop!
• a whole new shipment of the general clearance yarns due this week, probably on the 1st
• the shop will close at 4PM on Friday the 3rd and will be closed all day on the 4th

Happy Independence Day and Happy Canada Day, too!

You might know that the blogger (Maureen) doesn't get to pick the fiber of the week - Rob does. But I couldn't be happier with the pick for this week. It's Nautical Cotton by Louisa Harding that's 20% off. I haven't won the lottery, so I can't buy yarn every week, but this week, I'm certainly going to Coveted Yarn the store and pick up some skeins of this one. I've always been very happy with Louisa Harding yarns, and I really want to make myself a lacy summer scarf with this one to wear at work. The only problem is picking which one of the 20 delightful colors. Well, enough about me.

The specs:
Fiber: 100% Mercerized Cotton
50g balls
Yardage: 93
Stitches: 5
Needle size: 7
Worsted Weight
This yarn will be on sale until midday Wednesay June 24.

PS Happy Father's Day to all the dads and enjoy the sunlight on the longest day of the year.

This week's fiber of the week is a lovely selection from Mirasol, Tupa by name. It's available in 12 beautiful colors and is 20% off. Don't forget that the Merino wool in Mirasol yarns is hand dyed from the Peruvian Highlands. A portion of every purchase is dedicated to funding a school in a remote region of Peru for the children of the shepherds.

The specs:
Fiber: 50% Merino, 50% Silk
50g
Yardage: 137
Stitches: 5.5
Needle size: 6
DK Weight
This yarn will be on sale until midday Wednesday, June 17.

Fiber of the Week - May 20, 2009

There is nothing like the color selection from Noro, is there? This week's fiber of the week is Noro Chirimen at 20% off. It's a cotton blend that proves that Noro isn't just for winter. Check the website for the glorious colorways available.

Here are the specs:

Fiber: 60% Cotton, 24% Silk, 16% Wool

50g ball

Yardage: 137

Stitches: 5.5

Needle size: 6

This gorgeous yarn will be on sale until midday, May 27th. Happy Memorial Day to all our customers in the USA. Hope your weather is good, the hamburgers sizzling and the ice cream cold.

Fiber of the Week - May 6, 2009

Big doings for the fiber of the week - all On Line (brand) sock yarn on sale for 20% off. Remember, socks are a nice warm weather project. They're portable and you don't have a lot of weight or scratchiness on your lap.

Please check here on the website for details.

These prices will be in effect until midday, Wednesday May 13.

Fiber of the Week - April 29, 2009

Photo: Fred Abrahams for the New York Times

I don't have a picture of this week's Fiber of the Week, but here's the sweet beast it comes from. Have you ever heard an alpaca hum? It's a most endearing sound. This week's fiber of the week is Frog Tree's Alpaca Sport that is 25% off. Please check the website for color availability. Frog Tree is a very special company, and one that Rob is proud to be associated with. Here's a quote from the Frog Tree home page:

"As a result of our experience living and working at the grassroots level in Peru, Bolivia, Mexico and the USA for many years, we founded Frog Tree Yarns.
We believe that talented, hard-working artisans should receive a just wage in order to provide a dignified life for their families.
We believe that our clients should receive the same treatment.
We price fairly our high quality products.
We emphasize prompt customer service.
And we commit to creating a sense of community, mutual respect and enjoyment in our working relationships.
We strive to use the company we founded, Frog Tree Yarns, as a tool for supporting educational and environmental projects throughout the world."

And the specs on the yarn:
100% Alpaca Wool
Sport Weight
US #5/#6
50g
130 yards

This yarn will be on sale until midday Wednesday, May 6.

Sale of the Week - 40% off - April 22, 2009

It's 40% off this week - Sublime Kid Mohair. What a deal. AND the other item that's 40% off is Pattern book 609 for Sublime Kid Mohair. So ask not what you would do with this yarn - here's your chance to get the book and yarn both on sale.

Specs for the yarn:
Fiber: 60% Kid Mohair, 35% Nylon, 5% Extrafine Merino Wool
50g balls
Yardage: 122
Stitches: 4.75
Needle size: 8

Sale is limited to quanties on hand and ends Wed. April 29 at noon.