We are so excited to welcome to the shop the newest member of the Freia Fibers family- Superwash Worsted!

This yarn is made up of 100% super soft, cruelty-free Shaniko Merino. Ethically raised and minimally processed US wool is sourced entirely from sheep in the Great Basin region of the western United States by family ranches that have been raising sheep and taking care of the land for generations. This yarn is round, bouncy, and super saturated in the colors you already loved from Freia Fibers.

Each skein is a whopping 150 grams- 330 yarns of gorgeous color to play with! The classic Freia gradients are also paired with smaller, solid 100 gram skeins, 220 yards each. Pick out the perfect duo for colorwork, sweater yokes, or heavier shawls, all with the benefits of easy care. If you’ve had a chance to play with the SoleMate sock yarn, the worsted is made up of the same yarn

Yarn Details:

• Three-ply 100% US Shaniko Merino Superwash
• Care: Machine Wash, Lay Flat or Low Machine Dry
• Ball: 150g/5.28 oz – 302 meters/330 yards 
• Gauge: 20 sts/28 rows over 4” on US6-7 (4 – 4.5mm) needles

 

Avena by Jennifer Steingass

Use a gradient for a subtle change in color on the yoke

SIZES
A (B, C, D, E, F, G)(H, I, J, K, L, M)

FINISHED BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
36.5 (38, 40, 42, 44.75, 47.5, 50)(54.5, 57.5, 60, 62.75, 64.75, 67.5)” / 91 (95, 100, 105, 112, 119, 125)(136, 144, 150, 157, 162, 169) cm.
Note: Sizes listed are the finished sweater measurements. Designed to be worn with positive ease. Choose the sweater size that is 2-6”/ 5-15 cm larger than your actual bust circumference. Shown in size C with 4”/ 10 cm positive ease

Yarn
Worsted weight yarn in three colors (yarn amounts are approximate)- or use one gradient ball for the contrast color:
MC: 950 (1100, 1150, 1200, 1250, 1400, 1450)(1500, 1550, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1850) yds / 869 (1006, 1052, 1098, 1143, 1281, 1326)(1372, 1418, 1463, 1555 1646, 1692) m
CC1: 45 (50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75)(80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105) yds / 41 (46, 51, 55, 60, 64, 69)(73, 78, 83, 86, 92, 96)
CC2: 140 (145, 150, 160, 170, 180, 185)(190, 195, 200, 205, 210, 215) yds / 129 (133, 138, 147, 156, 165, 170)(174, 179, 183, 188, 193, 197) m

Needles & Notions

• Needle A: US 3 / 3.25 mm DPNs or 16” (40 cm) circular (neckline).
  Needle B: US 5 / 3.75 mm DPNs and 32” (80 cm) or longer circular needle for yoke, body and magic looping sleeves.
  Needle C: US 4 / 3.5 mm 24” (60 cm) or longer circular for ribbed hem.
• Stitch markers
• Darning needles

 

Nepali Hat by Tina Whitmore

 

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Sizes:

Yarn:
Worsted Weight, 100 – 200 yards (91 – 183 m)

Suggested Yarn:

Color A – Gradient
Color B – Solid

Suggested Needles:
US 10 – 6.0 mm, 16″ circular recommended

Easy Broken Rib Cowl by Wendy D. Johnson

Designed with Freia’s gradients in mind, this cowl is easily adapted to whatever size you like.

Sizing

Yarn
380 – 400 yards (347 – 366 m) of worsted weight yarn

Needles

• US 8 – 5.0 mm
• Stitch markers
• Darning needles

Luna Tempus Hat by Tanis Gray

This double-knit pattern makes fun reversible hat perfect for color play.

 

Sizes and Finished Measurements:
Small Size: 8”/20cm High x 20”/51cm Circumference (rainbow and black version), Large Size: 9”/23cm High x 22.5”/57cm Circumference (blue/purple and white version)

Yarn:
Worsted Weight Yarn

• Color A – Gradient
• Color B – Solid

Needles & Notions:

• US 5 – 3.75 mm
• US 7 – 4.5 mm
• Stitch markers
• Darning needles

Tensho Pullover

Gradients are a great way to add a bit of interest to a colorwork yoke.

 

Finished Measurements:

Finished Chest Measurements: 32.5 (36, 39.5, 44.5, 48, 51.5, 56.5, 60, 63.5)” / 82.5 (91.5, 100.5, 113, 122, 131, 143, 152.5, 161.5) cm intended to be worn with 0-2” / 0-5 cm of positive

Worsted Weight
840 (945, 1050, 1210, 1365, 1525, 1685, 1845, 2005) yds / 765 (865, 960, 1105, 1250, 1400, 1540, 1670, 1835) m MC
190 (215, 238, 250, 280, 315, 350, 385, 420) yds / 175 (200, 220, 225, 255, 285, 320, 355, 385) m CC

• One US size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” / 60 cm circular needle
• One US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needle
• set of US 7 (4.5 mm) Double Pointed Needles
  or size needle to obtain gauge
• Optionally one size smaller for ribbing
• Stitch markers
• Darning needles

Electric Boogie Cowl

This is a fun and easy cowl you knit flat in contrasting colors
Finished Measurements:

One Size

Yarn:
250 – 254 yards (229 – 232 m) Worsted Weight Yarn

Needles & Notions:

• US 10½ – 6.5 mm
• Stitch markers
• Darning needles