Despite the DMV’s weather changing it’s mood every other day, warmer weather is on it’s way – and with it comes an exciting yarn from the incredible Miss Babs. For those of you that swoon over a good silk blend, you’re going to adore Holston!
Holston is a sleek and glossy blend of silk and Bluefaced Leicester wool. This fingering weight yarn takes color beautifully and will shine in lacy projects as well as accessories and garments that require excellent drape. Like all yarns with this fiber content, Holston will have both excellent drape along side the elasticity of wool – perfect for garments and accessories that will span the seasons.
The yarnistas are excited to cast on flowy spring weather tops and soft, lightweight shawls – we’ve shared our Pattern inspiration below!
Yarn Details:
- Fingering Weight – 430 yd / 3.5 oz (390m / 100g) skeins
- 51% Cultivated Silk, 49% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
- 7-8 stitches per inch knit on US 1-3, 6-8 stitches per inch crocheted on US B-E.
- Hand wash, dry flat.
- Available in store only.
Pattern Ideas:
Florescence
A Lacey lightweight tee – perfect for the upcoming spring.
SIZES
- 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8)
- 34¾ (40, 45¼, 50¾, 56) (61.25, 66.75, 72)”
- or 87 (100, 113, 126.5, 140) (153.5, 166.5, 180) cm
NEEDLES
- US 5 3.75 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm or 32”/80 cm depending on size of garment
- US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, double-pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round
Richmond Shawl
This on-trend boho inspired crocheted shawl makes the perfect spring accessory.
SIZE
- The finished shawl measures 127cm by 88cm at the widest points when blocked.
HOOK
- 5.0 mm (H)
YARN
- Approximately 693 Yards of Fingering Weight Yarn
Anker Tee
This classic summer tee design features a bold and flattering textured yoke detail.
SIZES
- XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL designed to fit a bust circumference:
- 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 (130-140) 140-150 cm
- [31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39¼) 39¼-43¼ (43¼-46½) 46½-51 (51-55) 55-59 inches]
NEEDLES
- Circular needles: 3 mm [US2.5] / 40 and 60 and 80 or 100 cm, 2,5 mm US1.5 80 or 100 cm [16 and 24 and 32 or 40 inches]
- Double-pointed needles: 3 mm [US2.5] and 2,5 mm [US1.5] (if the Magic Loop technique is not used)
YARN
- 882 (1008) 1008 (1134) 1260 (1512) 1512 (1638) 1765 yards fingering weight yarn (25 g = 115 m [126 yds])
Beach Vibes
A fun spring shawl combining garter stitch and lace for an engaging knit.
SIZE
- 81” wingspan
NEEDLES
- US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 32”/80 cm long
YARN
- Color 1: 380 yards/348 meters
- Color 2: 410 yards/375 meters
Camisole No. 2
A classic layering piece for any handmade wardrobe – this is also an upcoming class!
SIZES
- XS (S) M (L) XL
- 70-78 (80-88) 86-94 (94-102) 103-112 cm
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
- Circular needle US 2.5 / 3 mm
- Circular needle US 1.5 / 2.5 mm
GAUGE
28 sts x 32 rows in 3 x 3 rib stitch on needle 3 mm = 10 x 10 cm
YARN
- 547 (547), 820 (820) 1093 yards of fingering weight yarn
