I am so excited to have another breed specific yarn hit our shelves!
mYak’s new Tibetan Cloud is a sport/light DK weight yarn spun from 100% Tibetan sheep wool, ethically sourced and traceable back to the flock. It comes exclusively from an ancient breed of Tibetan sheep that roam freely on the grassland of the Tibetan Plateau at an altitude of over 13,000 feet.
Tibetan wool has been used for centuries to weave rugs and traditional clothing. Tibetan Cloud is spun with the finest and softest Tibetan wool fibers, creating a yarn that is exceptionally light, bouncy and soft. This unique yarn has characteristics closer to fine fibers like cashmere and baby yak than to wool, not at all scratchy. As an added bonus, it has beautiful stitch definition.
Paola Vanzo and Andrea Dominici, the founders of mYak, have been working with nomadic communities in Tibet for decades to support education, healthcare, and economic development.
They’ve created a fiber cooperative with hundreds of local nomadic herders and developed a sustainable supply chain respectful of the traditions of the land, of its people, and of the animals from which the fiber is collected.
Their yarns are handcrafted in Italy in the Biellese area, a region renowned for excellence in textile production.
Yarn Details:
- 100% Tibetan wool
- Sport/light DK weight
- Gauge: 24 stitches to 4″ on US US 4 – 6 (3.5 – 4mm)
- 328 yards (300m) / 100g
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $32
Pattern Picks:
Koko Cowl
Designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian says:
“The dimensional textured fabric that makes up this entire cowl is what makes this design both drapey and voluminous. The shifting slip stitch pattern combined with 3 colors of stripes turns this into a fun knit and enhances an unusual surface look. Turned up hems form the borders for this cowl, while one of them, if desired, can be used as a drawstring casing to create a cinch for a more snug effect.”
Cowl requires 3 skeins, one skein of 3 colors – Wild Daisy, Callicarpa, Salice Grigio
Ferry in the Harbor
Designer Kirsten Kapur says:
“My studio has a wonderful view of the New York Harbor. I love to watch the ferries, cruise ships, cargo ships and sail boats as I work on new designs. As I knit I marvel at the activity taking place on the water every day. While New York City hustles and bustles, so do its waterways, almost like a city unto themselves. I was inspired to design this hat as I thought about the people who work on the water through all seasons. Winter winds are biting here, so a warm hat is critical. Ferry in the Harbor is the sort of hat that would suit the needs of these sailors very nicely. Stranded colorwork creates an extra layer of warmth to block out those winds.”
Shown in Tibetan Cloud 1 skein Callicarpa 1 skein Wild Daisy.
Long Shadows
Designer Ankestrick says:
“This shawl was born under the arcades of the Heilandskirche in Sacrow on one of the most beautiful autumn days I’ve ever seen.”
Shown in Tibetan Cloud 2 skeins Peony, 1 skein Wild Daisy.
Miura Cowl
Designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian says:
“This cowl is named after Miura-ori, a folding method of origami tessellations. A trick to one’s eye, architectural and flexible, yet simple as this negative and positive spacing is created by angled texture of basic stitches. This cowl is the best way to bring up interest to any neckline when other scarves are just not enough.”
Shown in Tibetan Cloud 1 skein Callicarpa.
Neji
Designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian says:
“This sport or DK weight beanie is worked in 2×2 ribbing and offers a variety of styling options as well as choices for round or square crowns, various lengths – whether to be worn straight or with a fold over brim, and smaller or larger sizes. But the highlight of this design is the innovative technique for Fully Fashioned Cabled decreases, which create an unexpected twist yet make this hat fully reversible. Video tutorial for this technique is included in the pattern.”
The pattern uses only 1 skein.
