Sunday, May 8, 2011

Winner(s) of the Scribble Lace Shawl Contest and MORE New Yarns

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER(S)
OF THE SCRIBBLE LACE SHAWL CONTEST


It was so difficult to choose between the three entries that the decision was made to award all of participants with a $25.00 gift certificate to Yarns With A Twist. Photos of the prize winning shawls below -

Maralen LeBaron


Carol Riordan
 
Kim MacWay


MORE NEW YARNS


TRIANA
If you loved knitting scarves with Flounce yarn last fall, you will love the new TRIANA yarn. The colors and texture of Katia Triana combine to create a unique accessory. Free pattern available with yarn purchase. More colors will be arriving soon.
Content: 100% Acrylic
Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat.
Weight/Yardage: 100g/33yd
Gauge: US 7-8 needes
Knitting Weight: Novelty

BAZINGA!
Yarn Content: 53% Wool, 47% Acrylic

Yarn Gauge: 2.5 sts = 1"/US11 needle
Yarn Weight: Bulky
Yarn Length: 55 yds/50g ball



KUDO
Kudo is a cotton blend yarn perfect for slightly warmer garments. The yarn knits up into stripes with a tweedy look. This photo does not do the colors of this yarn justice. Stop by the shop to see this beautiful yarn up close and personal.
Content: 55% Cotton/40% Rayon/5% Silk
Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat
Weight/Yardage: 100g/198yd
Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1" on US 7
Knitting Weight: - Worsted


TAHKI COTTON CLASSICS
Look at all these beautiful colors, many of them new! Tahki Cotton Classic is one of the classics. A mercerized cotton yarn that is perfect for all kinds of projects; from baby to adult - accessories to sweaters to blankets.
Content: 100% Mercerized Cotton
Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat.
Weight/Yardage: 50g/108yd
Gauge: 5 sts = 1" on US 6 or G-6 hook
Knitting Weight: DK

More New Yarns --

Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK
Baby Hat (right) made with less than one skein of yarn. This soft, smooth yarn is a pleasure to work it. A good choice not only for baby garments, but for children and adults too.
Content: 75% Extra Fine Merino/20% Silk/5% Cashmere
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50g/127yd
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" on US 6
Knitting Weight: DK.


Sublime Tussah Silk DK
Great texture!
Content: 50% Silk/50% Viscose
Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat.
Weight/Yardage: 50g/109yd
Gauge: 5.5 sts = 1" on US 6; US F-5 Hook
Knitting Weight: DK.

NEW COLORS - BERROCO REMIX
GREY, GOLD, BEIGE & BLUE
Berroco Remix is a wonderfully soft, non-wool tweed made from 5 recycled fibers! Great tweed option for those who can’t use, or prefer not to use wool.
Content: 30% Nylon/27% Cotton/24% Acrylic/10% Silk/9% Linen
Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold, Dry Flat.
Weight/Yardage: 100g/216yd
Gauge: 4.25 sts = 1" on US 8
Knitting Weight: Worsted.



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