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close knit: the neighborhood yarn shop
We have a fresh batch of Lang Cashmere Light on the counter, and it's the perfect thing for making a squishy and cozy ribbed cowl using this easy pattern.
Sadly,
our sweet blue sample has disappeared from the shop! While we hope it is
doing someone good out there on these chilly days, we are sad that it
is gone.
Good thing we have so many new shades to choose from for a new one! These do make fabulous and easy gifts. Maybe someone you love needs a warm neck this winter...
Um, cashmere and tweed and a free pattern book? Yes, please. Rowan Cashmere Tweed is here in a sweet range of colors.
I'm loving the pink, but this brown is so beautiful, too.
And there is a free pattern book for you with the purchase of the yarn to make the patterns! Treat yourself to some cashmere. You deserve it.
Brrr! We are back to chilly weather here in Portland! How about a cozy cashmere cowl? This Lang Cashmere Light is warm and knits up into a dense and buttery-soft fabric, and I love the pretty earthy-tones.
Here's the easy-peasy free pattern for the cowl. Enjoy!
Blue Sky Fibers has a line of beautiful sustainably-crafted cashmere, and it's gorgeous! Eco Cashmere is made from both recycled and virgin cashmere, but it's still 100% luxurious cashmere. This yarn is light as a feather and squishably soft.
Sally used our Simple Slouch pattern (free in the shop with your yarn purchase) to make this awesome cap while she was backpacking a few weeks back, and it's pretty much perfect. She is currently working on one in the reverse colors. Stop in and squish the cashmere to truly appreciate this lovely new yarn!
There's nothing quite like a little cashmere, and Eden is a lovely choice. It's 77 yards of 30% cashmere and 70% merino for only $11.25 a ball. It is soft and lightweight and really just the perfect thing for a hat or scarf.
Emily used it to design her Wintery Mix Hat. The stitch pattern is fun, and the two-color pom pom tops it off nicely! Which color combo catches your eye? Blue and grey? White and yellow? Black and white? So many choices!
How about this pretty cashmere? The Cashmere Queen is a merino/cashmere/silk blend from Schoppel. This cool yarn is just as soft as you'd expect, but with a really cool almost-felted texture that Schoppel does so well.
Sally is using two balls to create the Purl Bee Lovely Ribbed Cowl in a super simple 2x2 rib. She will block this out aggressively to flatten out the rib a bit and create a nice drape.
I was also smitten with this pretty Fields of Wheat cowl I found on Ravelry. It looks like the knitter did fewer repeats than the original (free) pattern calls for, so she was able to get a nice length with one ball.
We have a lovely earthy, springy color range in stock, and I think you will all really love this stuff. But, fair warning from the yarn label...
Is there a navy cashmere/possum/silk watchcap in my future? I think so. Zealana Air is back in the shop in navy and grey.
I mentioned that Noro is having a bit of resurgence at our little shop. We have plumped up our supply of Shiraito in response to the popularity of the lovely Soft Waves Hat.
The new colorways we have in stock are really beautiful. Some are bright and cheerful.
Others are muted and more natural.
They are all quite nice, though, aren't they? The cashmere and angora makes this yarn so soft and full. I love the way the hat shows off the color changes of the yarn. Really stunning. Do you all prefer the brights or the naturals? Not really a bad choice, is there?
