mYak yarns have arrived and we’re smitten! We have three lovely bases now in stock: Baby Yak Lace, Baby Yak Medium and Baby Yak Chunky. All three yarns are 100% organic yak sourced right off the animal on the Tibetan Plateau, with the only middleman between the animal and Italian mills being the herder himself. For more information on the background of this great company, check out this post.
While we are bursting with ideas for these yarns, here are just some to get you started. Be sure to share your plans for this very special line of yarns below!
Baby Yak Lace
Yarn Details:
- 360 yards (239 m)
- 100% organic yak
- Laceweight
- Recommended on a US 0 – 3 (2 – 3.25 mm) needle
- $29
Pattern Ideas:
- Veneto by Julie Hoover (yarn is held double)
- Orizzonti Tibetani by Federica Giudice
Baby Yak Medium
Yarn Details:
- 125 yards (114 m)
- 100% organic yak
- Worsted weight
- 18-20 stitches per 4 inches on a US 7-9 (4.5 – 5.5 mm) needle
- $27
Pattern Ideas:
- Reticolo by Michele Wang
- Piedmont by Julie Hoover
- Colorwork Hat Paillettes by Paola Vanzo and Tom Scott
Baby Yak Chunky
Yarn Details:
- 65 yards (59 m)
- 100% organic yak
- Chunky weight
- Recommended on a US 9 – 11 (5.5 – 8 mm) needle
- $25
Pattern Ideas:
- Cloche Hat by Paola Vanzo and Tom Scott
- Oversized Textured Hat by Paola Vanzo and Tom Scott