Fibers of the Week - January 20, 2010

We have two fibers of the week this week. Both are from Mirasol and both are 30% off! Reviews online seem to agree that these are very pretty hat, scarf, or shawl yarn. This first one is Chirapa, a sport weight that comes in 10 variegated colorways. The specs:

Fiber: 100% Hand-dyed Merino Wool

50g balls

Yardage: 165

Stitches: 6.5

Needle size: 3

Sport Weight

The second fiber of the week is Hacho. This DK weight is available in 22 variegated colorways. The specs on Hacho:

Fiber: 100% Merino Wool

50g balls

Yardage: 137

Stitches: 5.5

Needle size: 6

DK Weight
All Mirasol yarns feature beautiful hand dyed 100% Merino Wool from the Peruvian Highlands. A portion of every wholesale purchase is dedicated directly to funding a school in the remote area of Munani in the region of Puno to educate the children of the shepherds ( for more information, visit http://www.mirasolperu.com/).

These yarns will be on sale until midday, January 27.

Fiber of the week - December 30, 2009

Happy New Year! For the last Fiber of the Week for 2009, Rob has selected a yarn that, in his own words, "is the kind of yarn that make you want to knit." It's Sulka by Mirasol that's 20% off this week. We know a lot of you prefer solid-color yarns for projects and this one is available in 24 sophisticated solid colors. The specs:
Sulka by Mirasol
Fiber: 60% Merino Wool, 20% Alpaca, 20% Silk
50g balls
Yardage: 55
Stitches: 4
Needle size: 10
Don't forget the Baby-Hat-a-Thon at the Coveted Yarn shop on New Year's Day!
Here's wishing you and yours a happy, health and yarn-filled 2010.

Fibers of the Week - Sept. 2, 2009

Rob has lost his mind!!! Here are all the Mirasol yarns on sale this week for 25% off:
Sulka, Nuna, Akapana, K'acha, Hacho, Miski, Qina, Tupa, and Charipa. Basically, it's all the non-cotton Mirasol.

And if you go to the Sale Item page, I'll bet you see some Noro on sale, too!
Don't miss this sale - in effect until midday Sept. 9. It's MADNESS!

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.

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 - January 21

It's about time we started thinking cotton, isn't it? And we can certainly use some sunshine here on Cape Ann - that's how I picked this color to show. This week's 20% off fiber of the week is Tika by Mirasol. Please check the website for color selection.

The specs:

Fiber: 100% Pure Pima Cotton

50g balls

Yardage: 91

Stitches: 5.5

Needle size: 6

This yarn will be on sale until midday January 28. If any of the colors you order are not currently in stock, Rob will immediately order them for you.

Fiber of the Week - Aug. 13

We're back with a new fiber of the week for 20% off. It's from Mirasol Yarns. This line features beautiful luxurious hand dyed 100% Merino Wool from the Peruvian Highlands. A portion of every wholesale purchase is dedicated directly to funding a school in the remote area of Munani in the region of Puno to educate the children of the shepherds. The specific yarn for this week is Cotanani.


The specs:
Fiber: 60%Pima cotton 40% merino wool
50g balls
Yardage: 90
Stitches: 5.5
Needle size: 6
The usual reminders: this yarn will be on sale until midday Aug. 20. If any colors you order are not currently in stock, Rob will immediately order them for you.