Part of any fibre enthusiast’s hobby is an appreciation of yarn. Choose two yarns that you have either used, are in your stash or which you yearn after and capture what it is you love or loathe about them.
Ok, the first yarn that I am going to write about is called Fyberspates Nef Sock Yarn, this is the most exceptionally soft yarn consisting of 70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere. I love it! I am going to hand paint some of it and make socks for our family for winter, I imagine a hat or scarf or even gloves would just feel divine in this yarn. Amazing!!
The second yarn that I am going to mention is this Icelandic wool that I bought quite a while ago, I do like the colour but it is very scratchy on the skin so I am not sure what I will make with it, I was origionally going to knit a hat in it but I think it will be more suited to a knitted handbag instead.
Do you have a favourite yarn that you love to work with?
Looking forward to visiting everyones blogs!
Happy Monday:)
xo
Linda
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The first yarn is totally yummy!
The second one…yes, I can see you wanting a bag or something that wouldn’t touch the skin.
My favorite yarn…the obvious answer would be Alpaca but I recently spun a polyworth/alpaca blend that is delicious and I plan to knit a shawl out of it.
Too bad you do not intend to use the Icelandic wool for some clothing, it is so warm and wonderful! Try washing it with a bit of balsam (yes, the one for the hair), it will make it softer, but keep it´s isolating properties.
Just popping in to say “hi” as part of Knit Crochet Blog Week.
http://www.knitterofhatssspeaks.blogspot.com
Merino wool is my yarn of choice to knit with. My favourite used to be Berroco Pure Merino, but I’ve discovered Rowan Cocoon, and I have to say that one is my favourite. Merino wool and mohair.
Love your post for Knit and Crochet Blog Week (which I’m also participating in this year!) That Fyberspates looks amazing!
Great idea Knit and Crochet Blog week, would love to participate but don’t think I have the time this year will have to gear up for it next time. I love that Fyberspates yarn…looks amazing, I will have to check that out for sure!! I have just done a swap with a lady in NZ for some lovely merino/possum wool…it is so soft!
Oooh, that baby alpaca silk yarn looks so silky smooth! As for my favorite yarn, that’s tough, right now I am enjoying some handmade hand painted goodness from friends.
:)Lisa
Well, pure wool is always harsh on skin, but worm. It would be good for a coat.
The south african connection drew me in….Just chanced upon your blog …very new to blogging and just loving it…and wonderful to see your incredible effort at home schooling…
We handpaint buttons in Johannesburg in an effort to give employment to women in south Africa!
You may be interested in our story
http://incomparablebuttons.blogspot.com
http://www.buttonmad.com
Warm regards
Tamara
Alpaca. My most favorite.
One of these days, I’m going to settle down and learn to hand paint. I love the sound of it. I’ve never used alpaca. Such a neophyte.