August 27, 2012
Malabrigo Silkpaca, Shalimar Breathless and More
Lots of pretty colors and lots of luscious yarn up in tonight’s Monday Update! (Monday aka “Grow Your Stash Day” or “Start a New Project Day”. I think that should officially be on every calendar.) We just added in:
Malabrigo’s new Silkpaca Lace - Available in 24 colors, this hand-dyed lace has a beautiful sheen and wonderful drape. 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk, and 420 yards in a skein. Perfect for a drapey scarf or shawl. (Shown here in Abril.) Try it for a Lancet Shawl, or Good Day Sunshine, or a Montego Bay Scarf or a Spice Trade Shawl.
Shalimar Breathless – still one of my very favorites. I just picked a few more skeins for a fall project for myself! (Camp Loopy Project Three is almost done. Time to reward myself with an awesome new project!) This fingering weight yarn is 75% Superwash Merino, 15% Cashmere, and 15% Silk. At 420 yards per skein, it’s a perfect size for one-skein shawls and socks, as well as scarves and cowls. (Shown here in Tequila Sunrise.) Try a skein for socks like: Pas de Deux, or Helen Socks, or Pillars. Or try it for scarves like: Cerus, or Kernel, or To Infinity and Beyond. Of course it is also beautiful in shawls, which is probably what I’ll use it for. Thinking about another Derecho with this. (You need a light, medium and dark color for Derecho. Easy.)
Dream in Color Classy - a re-stock of all colors, just in time for fall sweater knitting. Classy is a worsted weight yarn that is machine washable and comes 250 yards to the skein. Great for sweaters, vests, hats, scarves, mittens and easy-care kid clothes. Check out these fun patterns that call for a worsted weight: Dark and Stormy (or really any sweater by Thea – I love them all), Arroyo shawl, Windschief hat, or a Pine Forest Baby Blanket.
Dream in Color Tulips Baby Sweater Kits – in both boy, girl and unisex color choices. Each kit comes with the mini skeins needed to knit one sweater, as well as the pattern. (Finished sweater shown here. Colors will vary.)
Chic Knits Patterns - Bonne Marie’s patterns are always well written, stylish and timeless. I have about 10 that I want to make for myself. I really need to get into a sweater groove and jump in.
Have fun shopping and we’ll have fun pulling your orders and packing them up just for you tomorrow!
Sheri whoalwayslovesgrowingheryarnstashonMondays











Lisa Soderman said,
August 27, 2012 @ 6:11 pm
Thanks Sheri! Love looking at all of the new goodies!
Stephanie said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:39 pm
Hmmm….Breathless has been on my “must try” list for a while, and Derecho is in my queue. It’s a sign – this must happen.
Seanna Lea said,
August 27, 2012 @ 7:55 pm
I really need to get my picture of Camp Loopy project 3 taken. It’s only been done since shortly after the Olympics.
These yarns are all gorgeous. I want them all. Must work hard to earn special yarn simoleons!
TMTTYRR said,
August 27, 2012 @ 8:51 pm
Ooooooo! I can’t decide….
Sally at Rivendale Farms said,
August 27, 2012 @ 9:57 pm
I went in for a couple of skeins of the Silkpaca lace and came out with six! I swear, I don’t know how it happened.
Seanna Lea said,
August 28, 2012 @ 2:50 am
Oh, and I need to order the DiC Tulips kits. Too many people having babies!
Anna said,
August 28, 2012 @ 7:30 am
Are you kidding?!?!? Only $11 for the Silkpaca?? It’s absolutely gorgeous — and so odd, I looked at a “brownish” colorway (never one of my faves) and just about keeled over from the gorgeousness. I will have to let the Birthday Fairy know which colors I REALLY really need……
Robin F. said,
August 28, 2012 @ 8:14 am
I can’t wait to knit the silkpaca- have a few skeins on my wishlist. I love Chicknit patterns. I have made a few of her items and love them.
Lesley said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:07 am
Wow – this update promoted stash growth!!
Maureen said,
August 28, 2012 @ 10:18 am
Lovin the Dream in Color Tulips Baby Sweater Kits! I have wanted to knit one forever for a little girl!
Nichole said,
August 28, 2012 @ 11:45 am
Ooohhh… I wish I weren’t on a yarn diet!
Christienne said,
August 28, 2012 @ 3:06 pm
YOU SPOIL US SO ROTTEN!
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Maureen said,
September 3, 2012 @ 11:04 am
I want to make a DIC Tulip for me! The sweaters are so cute!