New Yarns!

Samples of some of our new warm weather yarns arrived this week. We didn't get in all of the lace yarns but I found plenty to enjoy.

 

Shimmer - Bayou

 

Gloss -

Aegean and Chipotle

 

Gloss -

Parsley and Porcini

And, the whole happy family!

Comments

[Emily]

Yay! I can't tell you how excited I am for the new yarns, and these colors are SO beautiful. Usually I try to only buy yarn for one or two projects at a time (since I'm a college student with both limited space and yarn funds) but I have the feeling I'll have to splurge when the new colors and yarns arrive!

[Angelika]

I wonder if I get to enjoy any of them for another test knit :)

[Mim]

Wow, those all look so yummy. We need some kind of feel-o-vision for the internet. ;0)

[Brie]

Oh, so exciting! Thanks for posting the previews. Just in time for my year in socks :)

[Lain]

Oh my gosh, Kelley, these are gorgeous!
xoox
Lain

[ruth]

Tasty yarns! They look good enough to eat.

[Karen Bacon]

These yarns are positively yummy!!I can't wait.

Karen in Texas

[Bobbie]

OHHH, that Shimmer is calling my name! I got the latest catalog in today's mail, but it didn't have the new yarns. Can't wait to see what else you have!

[Sasha]

Don't TEASE me like that!! One of these days I'll invest in a US mail box.. I'm stillhanging out for Oz distributer though! They look gorgeous Kelley - can't wait to see what you turn them into!

[Barbara-Kay]

I'm fascinated by the handpainted look of the Shimmer Bayou. However, I'm at a loss for a lace project that would show it off. Could Knit Picks help design/sponsor/find such a pattern(s)?

Hi Barbara-Kay

I am planning to knit Elizabeth Zimmermann's Stonington Shawl from Knitter's Workshop. Any plain shawl would work well with hand-dyed yarns except maybe a Pi Shawl. Working in a circle can sometimes cause a bull's eye effect with hand-dyed yarns. You want to stay away from any pattern with a lot of fancy lace. The lace design gets lost in the color changes. Or, maybe try the box shawl from Folk Shawls because it has a simple box lace pattern that is repeated so it is relatively simple in design.

Kelley

[Janice]

Just beautiful! You have really upped the ante on making colorways that are too irresistible. Now, if I could just find some more space under the bed for the upcoming replenishment to the stash...:-)

[Tara]

I am frothing at the mouth in anticipation of the new yarns. I think it might be my favorite time of year! I may have liked it better before you teased us on your blog and podcast. ;)

[Peter Kennedy]

I can't wait until all this new yarn comes! I'm especially looking forward to your new Cotlin colors. I love the way the gloss shimmers in the sunlight, and is that grass? I haven't seen that in months!

[julie]

Please post some pictures of your Aran sweater in progress. I am dying of curiosity here!

The photos of my cardigan are being prepared as we speak! But, you are in for a surprise!

Kelley

[Mel]

Lovely colours!

[alexandra]

I'm so happy to see the Parsley yarn! I will surely be able to knit something for my Air Force husband with it! Just lovely! (I'm making him a helmet liner and it needs a silk liner-within-a-liner so the chin strap doesn't rub.)