Newsletter 901
Arne & Carlos: Socks & More 4ply
It's not exactly new to us, but this sock yarn has been tough to get hands on for a minute...for whatever reason (looking around at, oh, the state of the world). But a big box showed up at last!
Designed by dazzling design duo Arne + Carlos, Socks & More 4ply is a gorgeous fingering/sock weight yarn spun with a blend of 75% wool and 25% recycled polyamide. It's soft, durable, and - thanks to that bit of recycled nylon content - eco-friendly. The result is a pair of socks that warms your feet and saves the planet! Win-win!
Each ball has 459 yards (100g) and is ideal for an average size pair of socks. The self-patterning colorways draw inspiration from traditional Scandinavian colorwork, as well as the surrounding beauty of nature.
Take a look at the numbered swatches above and simply match the numbers to the list below. Then CLICK HERE to load up with self-patterny goodness!
1 Bamble
2 Masi
3 Polmak
4 Nusfjord
5 Fall Night
6 Star Night
7 Storjuvtinden
8 Summer Night
Regia 6-Ply
Looking for sock yarn that's a bit beefier? Ta-da! Regia 6-ply fits the bill.
Regia 6ply DK is a classic heavier-weight sock yarn that comes in lightly-tweed-flecked solids and loose-colorwork stripes, both of which look gorgeous with jeans. At just over 400 yards per ball, one is enough to knit a pair of standard adult socks. With a wool/polyamide/viscose blend (70/25/5), it won't felt and has great shape retention. This is a great yarn for hats and mittens, too - and looky looky: machine wash- and dry-able!
Grab a ball of Regia 6ply RIGHT HERE and get started!
Old Rusted Chair: The Last Hurrah (Almost)!
As you probably know by now, our friend Lou at Old Rusted Chair is closing up shop and is headed to Parts Unknown (seriously: still unknown!). But we cleaned her out of all remaining stock and have a wall positively bursting with Old Rusted Chair fantasticness, in both Sock and DK weights.
ORC Sock is obviously perfect for, uh, socks, but it can also lend its magic to accessories! Take a look at the Wildheart Shawl. Designed by Janina Kallio, Wildheart is a one-skein project that combines dropped stitches, eyelets and simple lace for maximum effect. It's knit on the bias, and its alternating garter and lace sections hold your interest while knitting...but it also works up super-quick. You need just a single skein of ORC Sock for Wildheart. We're partial to the custom-for-Haus color Nourish shown in the photo above, but you've got a pretty wide swath of colors from which to choose. The pattern for Wildheart is RIGHT HERE.
ORC's Squish DK is also perfect for accessories. We love the Blended Cowl from designer SknitsB, which is way easier than it might appear; you'll only be working with one strand of yarn per round, since the colorwork simply consists of slipped stitches (it's not magic, but it seems like it!). The finished cowl measures 45" and we've doubled ours around the neck.
The Blended Cowl requires just two skeins of Squish DK: one skein each of two colors, and we recommend going with one speckled skein contrasted with one more-solid tonal that functions as a visual "frame" for the speckly business. Our sample is worked up in Before Midnight + Your What!? but you can't go wrong with any combination. Squish DK is HERE. You can grab the pattern RIGHT HERE.
Assorted Halloween Whatsis-es...Plus a Lil' Sale
You've got a few more days to get ready for Halloween and we're here for you. We're down to single digits of both BlackCat Bags' Halloween zip notions pouches and our Jack-o-Lantern stitch stoppers.
Our custom spooky, groovy zip pouches are the perfect organizing tool for keeping all of your notions tidy! Handcrafted by BlackCat Bags (aka @Vickiwithnoe) in Madison, TN (a suburb of Nashville). Each pouch is individually cut and sewn using a linen/cotton blend denim fabric with a contrasting cotton lining. Pouches measure 8" x 5.5". Grab one HERE...if you dare!
Our silicon Jack-o-Lantern stitch stoppers come in a set of two and fit a wide range of knitting needles (US2-15). They're stylish (or at least...funny) and will help ensure that your precious stitches stay on the needles when you aren't working on a project. Grab those HERE. Also be prepared to see ten million other stitch stopper options at that link.
You know, if you read this far, you deserve a surprise sale. So! The Halloween variants of Oink Pigments' Targhee Sock are on sale at 40% off. Each skein will make a pair of socks. There's not much left, so act quickly! Note that the 40% sale price applies only to the Halloween variants: So Corny, A Pox and Electric Autumn. Find Oink RIGHT HERE.
Wait...What? Lykke Stainless Steel Interchangeable Needles!
Y'all, they will literally never stop inventing knitting needle options! New to the wall at Haus of Yarn (and the world in general) is Lykke's system of interchangeable stainless steel needles! While we're still waiting on most of the (hint hint, significant others: highly giftable) interchangeable sets to arrive, we do have alllll the pieces and parts for you to "interview" a needle size or two to see if a set might be up your alley in the near future.
Lykke's stainless steel system of needles is called Flight; made from grade 316 surgical stainless steel, these needle tips come in both 3.5" and 5" lengths, with corresponding steel-cored swivel cords, and we've got them all on the needle wall right now!
New to Lykke is the idea of cord connector variation; needle sizes from US 0 - 2.5 will require the cords designated as "mini." Make sure you grab the right cord for your needle!
3.5" Tips
Mini (US 0 - 2.5) 3.5" tips and corresponding cords are HERE
Standard (US 3 - 10.5) 3.5" tips and corresponding cords are HERE
5" Tips
Mini (US 0 - 2.5) 5" tips and corresponding cords are HERE
Standard (US 3 - 17) 5" tips and corresponding cords are HERE
We're Knee Deep in Nilli Nilli
The not-so-little amigurumi corner up by the front door is nice and plumped up with Ricorumi's irresistible super-fluffy chenille Nilli Nilli. This chenille yarn has a matte finish and a dense structure that provides impressive stitch definition; it was designed especially for creating super cute crocheted amigurumi.
Meg personally loves Nilli Nilli for tiny amigurumi bag charms, but it's also perfect for slightly larger figures. Grab single 25-gram balls of cream, salmon, berry, purple, blue and two in salmon to make Mama Pig and her son Pepe! They're both featured in the "Mini Me" Ricorumi pattern pamphlet, one of many themed amigurumi collections with which we can get you started. Find Nilli Nilli RIGHT HERE. The Mini Me pattern collection is RIGHT HERE.
Perfectly-portioned amigurumi supplies can be tough to find in person...but not if you're a Haus of Yarn shopper! In addition to chenille Nilli Nilli, we carry the complete line of Ricorumi DK colors, as well as stuffing, safety eyes and, oh, on and on and on. Stop in and you'll see! (It's all online too).