Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Fiber of the Week - July 29, 2009

If you know yarn at all, you'll have to recognize those artful Noro colors. This week's fiber of the week is Noro Furisode at 20% off. It's available in 5 fabulous colorways. Personally, I think it would make spectacular hats.

The specs:
Fiber: 45% Silk, 40% Cotton, 15% Wool
100g
Yardage: 165
Stitches: 3-4
Needle size: 9-10

This yarn will be on sale until midday Wednesday Aug. 5.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Fibers (2!) of the Week - July 22, 2009

This week's fiber of the week is a terrific cotton from Chile. It's Araucania's Ulmo. The photo here shows one of the 18 multi-colored colorways, but there are also 15 "solid" colors. The solid colors may have a somewhat hand-dyed or kettle-dyed look, lending the yarn a subtle monochromatic variation. It's a great buy at 20% off.

The specs:
Fiber: 100% Cotton
100g
202 yard balls
Stitches: 5.5
Needle size: 5
DK Weight
This yarn will be on sale until midday Wednesday July 29.
Last week's fiber of the week,
Hacho by Mirasol, will remain on sale this week as well.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Fiber of the Week - July 15, 2009

This week's fiber of the week is Hacho by Mirasol. It's a really nice merino wool in 16 colorways. Get your fall knitting started now with this yarn at 20% off!!
The specs:
Fiber: 100% Merino Wool
50g balls
Yardage: 137
Stitches: 5.5
Needle size: 6
DK Weight
This yarn is on sale from Wed. July 15 to midday July 22.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Fiber of the Week - July 8, 2009

What a great summer yarn for this week! It's Bamboo Silk by Ella Rae. Eminently affordable for a silk blend yarn, even at full price, it's now 20% off. 22 colors available - see them at the website.
Otherwise, the specs should speak for themselves:
Fiber: 70% Bamboo, 30% Silk
50g ball
Yardage: 99
Stitches: 5
Needle size: 7
Worsted Weight
This yarn will be on sale until Wednesday, July 15, midday.