Showing posts with label bamboo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bamboo. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Steel Magnolia

Steel Magnolia is spun from 60% merino & 40% bamboo, dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2-ply. There is a sheen & drape to the yarn. This is the characteristic of bamboo. The colors of this yarn consists of shade of greens, blues, a hint of white and purple/berry/violet/lavender. This yarn will be great for shawl, socks or mittens.

Steel Magnolia - Handspun Merino Bamboo

Approx. 578 yds or 529m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 118g

WPI: Approx. 18-19
Gauge: Approx. 6.5-6.75 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Light Sport/Fingering/Sock

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Give Me Roses

Will hubby Give Me Roses on our special day? I have no idea. Anyway, Give Me Roses, is spun from a batt combined of merino, cashmere, bamboo & cotswold with angelina and sari silk blended by Josette of Enchanted Knoll Farm. The yarn is 2 plied. This yarn very soft and lofty. The color of the yarn consists of rose tone base with lilac/rose sari silk, added with some white bamboo and merino/cashmere mix with gold angelina.


Give Me Roses - Handspun Merino, Cashmere, Bamboo & Cotswold

Approx. 586 yds or 536m
Approx. 3 oz or 85g

WPI: Approx. >23
Gauge: Approx. Varies
Suggested Needle Size:Varies
Weight: Lace