Our last shipment of Lively DK blew out of here! We are excited to have a fresh restock in a rainbow of color. Lively DK is a tightly twisted and springy superwash Merino and Nylon blend that is delightful for everything from thick socks to? baby garments to sweaters and shawls.
Yarn Information
- 275 yards
- 90% superwash Merino, 10% Nylon
- 5-6 stitches per inch on a US 7-5 (3.75-4.5 mm) needle
- $29.50
Our top five project inspirations:
1. Phishing Mitt(en)s
These gorgeous fair isle mitts are inspired by Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food. They work up quickly in DK weight and leave many opportunities for incredible color combos!
Finished Size
Mitts: 7 (8.25) ”17.5 (20.5) cm circumference and 7.75 (8.5)” 19.5 (21) cm in total length.
Mittens: 10.25 (11.25)” 25.5 (28) cm in length.
Yardage:
Hazel Knits Lively DK:
Colors for Mitts: Fudge (A), Dulce de Lece (B), Castle (C), Nekkid (D); 1 skein each.
Colors for Mittens: Sangiovese (A), Estelle (B), Castle (C), Nekkid (D); 1 skein each.
2. Sonatine
This shawl is by local designer and former fibre space instructor Dee O’Keefe! It’s a quick shawl knit with a small lace feature. Pick two high contrast colors of Lively for big impact in a small piece OR stick with one color – the choice is yours.
YARDAGE:
SMALL SIZE – approximately 120 yards (110 m) of Color A and 35 yards (32 m) of Color B for a total of 155 yards (142 m)
MEDIUM SIZE – 145 yards (133 m) of Color A and 45 yards (41 m) of Color B for a total of 190 yards (174 m)
3. Ribsy Hat
Simple and stylish. This is a great project for one skein of Lively DK and scraps of any DK weight for the edging. (Or grab two skeins and make two hats)!
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
XS (S, M, L, XL)
Circumference: 14.5(17.5, 19, 20.25, 23.25) inches
Depth of hat: 7.5 inches (beanie) or 9 inches (slouch)
Estimated Yardage:
Main Color (MC): 172 yards
Contrast Color (CC): 28 yards
4. Yoko-yoko
This boxy pullover is minimalist but has the perfectly executed creative details that Olga is so known for.
SIZES
To fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58)”
Intended to be worn with 2-6” of positive ease, or even looser if desired.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference 32.5 (36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52.5, 57, 60.5)“
Length from top of shoulder 23.75 (23.75, 24.5, 24.75, 25.5, 26.75, 27.5, 27.75)”
Shown in size 40.5”
YARN
Hazel Knits Lively DK (90% merino, 10% nylon), 275 yards per 130 g skein
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins
5. Cosmopolitan Sweater
This batwing style crochet sweater from Crochethighway is roomy but very stylish. It is worked in two panels from the bottom up and then seamed. The extra ease in the chest and arms would have incredible drape in Lively DK.
Yardage:
1625 (1785, 1945, 2105, 2265) (2425, 2585, 2745, 2905) m or 1775 (1950, 2125, 2300, 2475) (2650, 2825, 3000, 3175) yards of DK weight yarn