We are super excited to host Miss Babs and her yarns for an amazing Pop Up event outside in our tents from Sept 24-26. Today we are featuring another of the yarns that you can shop during this event, as well as the newest pattern samples that will be on display at the event.
Yowza
You’ll be saying “Yowza! These skeins are BIG!” when you see this yarn. Plied from soft superwash Merino wool, Yowza is excellent for sweaters, accessories, and baby items. Yowza has a smooth hand that works well for textured stitching.
Size: 560 yd / 8 oz (512m / 227g) skeins
Content: 100% superwash Merino wool
Gauge: DK weight. 5.25-6 stitches per inch knit on US 5-7, 3-4 stitches per inch crocheted on US 7-I.
Care Instructions: Machine wash gentle. This yarn should be dried flat for best results.
The Patterns:
Fontaine Cowl by Veronica Parsons
This lacy loop uses a combination of chains and double crochet clusters to form arched open motifs, like a fountain or flowers. This pattern looks nice from both sides and most stitches are worked into spaces, making the crocheting flow easily. Fringe hides the join and adds texture to the finished piece. For more interest, consider using a contrasting color or texture for your fringe.
Finished Measurements
Width: 9½”/24 cm
Circumference (adjustable): 58”/145 cm
Materials:
- 1 skein Miss Babs Yowza
- US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook
Bear Hug by Ewelina Murach
Bear Hug is a relaxed, seamless, top-down pullover made in a simple but interesting beaded rib stitch that creates a very soft fabric—wearing it feels like a warm hug. You can work the body with hip shaping or straight. Finish your sweater with a loose turtleneck or a neckband, and make it just the way you like it.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Measurements
Chest: 38½ (41½, 44½, 47¾, 50¾) (53¾, 57, 60, 63)”/96 (104, 111.5, 119, 127) (134.5, 142.5, 150, 157.5) cm
Materials:
- Miss Babs Yowza: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins for a sweater with turtleneck, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) skeins for a sweater without turtleneck
- US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, at least 40”/100 cm long, or size to obtain gauge (small needle)
- US 5 (3.75 mm) needles in preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size used to obtain gauge (small needle)
- US 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles, at least 40”/100 cm long, or size to obtain gauge (medium needle)
- US 6 (4.0 mm) needles in preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size to obtain gauge (medium needle)
- US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle (large needle, for turtleneck only)
Lituma Poncho by Beatriz Rubio
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) to fit chest sizes 32-38 (38-44, 44-50, 50-56, 56-62)”/80-95 (95-110, 110-125, 125-140, 140-155) cm
Finished Measurements
Neck circumference (below collar):16¾ (18½, 20¼, 21, 22)”/42 (46.5, 50.5, 52.5, 54.5) cm
Circumference at hem: 91½ (100½, 109¾, 118¾, 128)”/228.5 (251.5, 274.5, 297, 320) cm
Back length to armhole (bracelet sleeves): 14¾ (15, 15¼, 15½, 15¾)”/37 (37.5, 38, 39, 39.5) cm
Back length to armhole (long sleeves): 20½ (20¾, 21, 21¼, 21½)”/51 (51.5, 52, 53, 53.5) cm
Sleeve length: 3”/7.5 cm (adjustable)
Length: 24”/60 cm, measured without collar
Materials:
- Miss Babs Yowza: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
- US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 32”/80 cm, or size to obtain gauge
- US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round or size to obtain gauge
- 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) Stitch markers, one in contrast color to indicate beginning of round
- Row counter (optional)
Hedera by Stephanie Lotven
Inspired by evergreen ivy, Hedera is a combination of sweater and poncho. Knit seamlessly in the round from the top down, this sweater features a deep circular yoke. The length of the yoke creates an incredible palette for a large, dramatic, and uncomplicated stranded colorwork motif of creeping vines and delightful flowers. With a squishy, fold-over collar, short, ribbed sleeves, and considerable positive ease, the Hedera is certain to be the most striking and comfortable garment in your closet.
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)
Recommended 15-30 inches / 37.5-75 cm of positive ease
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Collar Circumference: 17 (17, 18.25, 18.25) inches / 42.5 (42.5, 45.5, 45.5)cm
Lower Circumference: 59 (70.5, 83.75, 95.25) inches / 147.5 (176.5, 209.5, 238) cm
Yoke Depth: 19.75 (19.75, 20.25, 20.25) inches / 49.5 (49.5, 50.5, 50.5) cm
Sleeve Length: 9 (9, 9, 9) inches / 22.5 (22.5, 22.5, 22.5) cm
Materials:
- Miss Babs Yowza
- MC: 3 (4, 4, 5) skeins
- CC1: 1 skein
- CC2: 1 skein
- US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long for turtleneck ribbing
- US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or size to obtain colorwork motif gauge and stockinette gauge
- US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 40”/100 cm long, or size to obtain colorwork motif gauge and stockinette gauge
- US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, 16”/40 cm long for turtleneck ribbing, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
- US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, 40”/100 cm long for lower ribbing, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
- US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round for wrist ribbing, or one size smaller than needle used to obtain gauge
AROUND THE BLEND BY JENNIFER WEISSMAN
Around the Blend seamlessly combines three triangles to create an eye-catching scarf with bending ombre bands. This reversible design begins with just a few stitches and is knitted almost entirely in carefree garter stitch.
Note: This pattern calls for a DK-weight main color plus a fingering-weight gradient set for the blend bands. Two strands of the gradient colors will be held together to achieve DK weight.
Finished Measurements
Length along longer edge: 82”/205 cm
Length along shorter edge: 45”/112.5 cm
Width: 13½”/34 cm
Materials:
- 1 skein Miss Babs Yowza
- 1 Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes Gradient Set (six skeins)
- US6 (4mm) 32″ circular needle
- Four stitch markers, including 2 in a contrasting color
- One removable stitch marker
- Two large stitch holders or scrap yarn
Sherbet Fizz by Ambah O’Brien
Sherbet Fizz is a summery confection of shawls that prove to be more-ish knitting, try to stop at just one.
Finished Measurements (DK):
Wingspan: 64″
Depth: 18″
Materials:
- 1 skein Miss Babs Yowza
- US 8 circular needle, at least 24″
- 2 stitch markers, plus optional extra stitch markers for pattern repeats
Richland by Dee O’Keefe
Richland is a contemporary triangular lace shawl featuring a deeply textured chevron lace panel flanked by a stockinette and Estonian star stitch body pattern.
Finished Measurements:
60″ x 26″ but easily customizable
Materials:
- 1 skein Miss Babs Yowza
- US 6 circular needles, at least 24′
- US 8 circular needles for bind-off
