Newsletter 373

by Jeremy Lehmann

Originally Published November 2, 2015

Mara Shawl 

This Week's Inspiration!

The Mara Shawl is a simple garter-stitch triangle shawl worked from the top down and trimmed with a pleated border. This flexible pattern can be worked larger for a full-sized shawl or smaller for a petite shawlette. It's the perfect companion on a cool spring evening or layered under a winter coat for fall.

Our sample is knit in Rios from Malabrigo in the Volcan colorway which instantly puts us in mind of the beautiful fall foliage that surrounds us right now.  Rios is a worsted weight merino superwash yarn from Malabrigo that retains the signature softness of Malabrigo Worsted, but is also machine washable so you don't have to worry about felting! Available in many of your favorite Malabrigo colorways, Rios is a versatile and durable yarn you can use for just about any project.

If the variegated color version isn't quite your thing, we also suggest Windham from Jill Draper Makes Stuff.  This yarn is a soft, squishy 4 ply Merino wool, made in the US exclusively for Jill Draper Makes Stuff.  It’s great for kids or picky wool wearers -- spongy and super soft -- but keep in mind that it's not superwash treated, so will need to be handwashed in cool water. 

 

Aureola Wrap 

That's a Wrap! A Big, Cozy Wrap!

Aureola is a big, cozy modern wrap from one of our favorite designers, Janina Kallio. We've shared many of her wonderful patterns with you in the past and this new one will not disappoint. With squishy garter stitch, airy, graphic dropped stitches and a highly wearable crescent shape, Aureola is an easy and relaxing knit. 

Our sample is knit with Fine Donegal from Debbie Bliss. A luxurious fine tweed with generous yardage, Fine Donegal from Debbie Bliss is bound to be your go-to yarn this fall! This rich blend of merino wool and cashmere is available in warm, sophisticated colors, features 415 yards per skein, and is perfect for everything from shawls and mitts to pullovers and jackets.

 

A Note from Christina, Organizer of Threads of Kindness:

Hello everyone...I'd like to invite you to join a group that is very near to my heart as I know it is for many of you.  We are working to provide hospice patients in middle Tennessee with a blanket or shawl for a little comfort at a time when they may most need it and preemie blankets and hats to many of the Nashville's Neo-Natal units.  If you think this giving opportunity may be right for you, please reach out to us.  We are fortunate to have generous yarn donations from Haus of Yarn helping us along our way and would love to share our stash with you.  
Christina
Threads of Kindness