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Yarn Spotlight: Julie Asselin

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If you’re looking for some project inspiration this weekend, we recommend trying out Julie Asselin yarns! One of our newest yarns, Julie Asselin is a yarn company founded on a commitment to local and responsible production, as well as fair and equitable work. Based in Sherbrooke, Quebec, founders Julie and Jean-Francois have built their company on the values of Inspiration, Community, and Craftsmanship.
We have two of their yarns in space: Leizu Fingering and Leizu DK. Both are a luscious blend of superwash Merino and Silk, that give off a beautiful shine as you work. The range of colors is incredible, whether you want a single color or plotting out some colorwork.

Yarn Details and Inspiration:

Leizu DK

  • 90% SW Merino / 10% Silk
  • 115g / 4oz = 238m / 260 yards
  • 5-6 sts = 1” 4mm / US 6
  • Machine wash in cold water
  • Proudly spun in Canada
  • $34 and in store only

Pattern Picks:

Cosmic Ray Tank Top

This cute tank top is worked from the top down with simple colorwork created by slipping stitches.

Finished measurements:

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Circumference at bust:
32.75 (35.5, 38.75, 42.5, 47.25, 52.5, 57.25, 61.25)“
83 (90, 98.5, 108, 120, 133.5, 145.5, 155.5) cm

Pick a size close to your bust circumference, or slightly larger.

Yarn:
4 colors of Leizu DK

MC1: 228 (248, 288, 314, 333, 377, 446, 476) yards
MC2: 133 (145, 155, 170, 190, 208, 234, 249) yards
CC1: 35 (38, 50, 55, 62, 80, 88, 93) yards
CC2: 45 (49, 53, 58, 87, 96, 105, 112) yards

Other materials:

US#6 (4.0 mm) circular needle
US#4 (3.5 mm) circular needle

Soundtrack

Slip-stitches make the yoke detail on this sweater super easy. Pair your favorite colors and enjoy your favorite summer concerts while making this.

 

Finished Measurements:

Bust/Chest Circumference (finished/blocked measurements): 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) in/80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160) cm
Yarn:

  • This pattern recommends a DK or light worsted weight wool, knit to a gauge of 21 st in 4 in/10 cm on a US Size 5/3.75mm needle in stockinette stitch, blocked.
    • Main Color: 900 (1000, 1100, 1188, 1283, 1360,
      1442, 1528, 1620) yards/ 823 (914, 1005, 1086, 1173, 1243, 1318, 1397, 1481) meters
    • Contrast Color: 175 (187, 200, 212, 229, 243, 257, 273, 289) yards/ 160 (171, 183, 194, 209, 222, 235, 249, 264) meters

Needles:

  • US 5 – 3.75 mm
  • US 3 – 3.25 mm

Guthrie

A bold, graphic colorwork sweater is always in fashion.

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Sizes:

  • XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X) finished bust circ. 36.5 (39.75, 42.75, 45.75, 48.75, 55, 58)”

Yarn: 

  • You will need 2 colors of DK or sport weight yarn for this pattern.
  • Yardage given is for a cropped version with 3/4 length sleeves.
    MC: 750 (830, 900, 960, 1060, 1200, 1260) yards
    686 (759, 823, 878, 969.5, 1097.5, 1152) m
    C1: 500 (550, 600, 640, 700, 800, 840) yards
    457.5 (503, 549, 585.5, 640, 731.5, 768) mJulie Asselin Leizu DK
    90% Superwash Merino, 10% Silk
    260 yards 234 meters / 115 g

Needles:

  • Ribbing: US 2/ 2.75 mm
  • Main Needle: US 4/ 3.5 mm

Fronds Shawl

Inspired by palm fronds, this shawl can be adapted to a smaller neckwarmer, or wrap yourself up in a giant shawl.

 

YARN:

437 – 503 yards (400 – 460 m) DK weight

Hook:

6.0 mm (J)

Yarn Details and Inspiration:

Leizu Fingering

  • 90% SW Merino / 10% Silk
  • 115g / 4oz = 385m / 420 yards
  • 7-8 sts = 1” 2,25mm-2,5mm / US 1-1½
  • Machine wash in cold water
  • Proudly spun in Canada
  • $34 and in store only

Love Note

Is it finally time for you to make this incredibly popular sweater? See why everyone loves this lacy yoke pullover.

 

SIZES

  • 0-6 mo (6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, Adult XS, S, M, L, XL-XXL, 3XL-4XL, 5XL)Finished Chest Measurement: 24.5 (25.5, 26.5, 28.6, 30.5, 32.5, 34.5, 38.5, 41.5, 44.5, 48.5, 56.5, 66.5, 72.5”)

MATERIALS

Yarn: 

  • Fingering weight yarn held with lace weight mohair yarn – yardage given is for COMBINED yarn; so if your size calls for 600 yds, it requires 600 yds of the sock weight yarn, plus 600 yds of lace weight mohair yarn.Cropped length: 200 (220, 240, 300, 350, 400, 450, 550, 600, 650, 750, 900, 1100, 1300) yardsRegular length: 225 (250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 650, 750, 850, 1050, 1250, 1450) yards
  • or substitute with DK weight

Needles:

  • US #7 / 4.5mm & US #10 / 6.0mm
    (or as required to meet gauge)0-6 mo – 4 yrs: 16” circulars and DPNs in each size*
  • 4 yrs – XS: 16” and 24” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
  • S – XXL: 16” and 32” circulars, and DPNs in each size*
  • 3XL – 5XL: 16” and 40” circulars, and DPNs in each size*

Hail Storm

The gentle beaded details on this sweater really make this project pop.

 

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Up to 30” (31-34”, 35-38, 39-42, 43-46, 47-50, 51-54, 55-58, 59-62) Bust

YARN:

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Yardage 1489 (1600, 1680, 1789, 1900, 2040, 2175, 2300, 2462) yards of Julie Asselin Leizu Fingering (1)

Beads 680 (720, 780, 909, 1001, 1033, 1117, 1163, 1179) size 6/0 Miyuki Japanese Seed Bead or Toho Japanese Seed Bead

HOOK:

  • 3.75mm and 1.00mm to work the beads

 

Velero Shawl

Recommended to work in three colors, or just two, this shawl has lots of stitch patterns to play with and keep you engaged.

SIZES

  • One size

MATERIALS

Yarn: 

  • Yarn : 3 skeins of fingering weight yarn, 115g (384m) each.How to choose the colors: you can make this shawl in 2 or 3 colors, all very contrasting.
  • 2 colors: 2 skeins of the same dark color. (CA); 1 skein of light color. (CB)
  • 3 colors : 1 skein of a dark color (CA); 1 skein of a light color (CB); 1 skein of a medium color (CC)

Needles:

  • US 5 – 3.75 mm