Winter isn’t over, and we’ve got a fresh stock of our favorite workhorse yarns for inspiration.

Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok has become a community staple- sturdy yarns in an array of colors inspired by the natural landscape. We love the subtle flecks in Woolstock Tweed, and the blend of fine Highland Wool and Donegal.

• 85% Fine Highland Wool / 15% Donegal
• 109 yards / 100 grams
• 3-5 sts per inch on a 9-11 US / 5.5-8 mm
• Dry clean or hand wash in tepid water using a mild soap. Do not agitate or twist. Shape and dry flat on a towel
• In store only

Pattern Inspiration

Salt Lake Cardigan

YARN:

Woolstok Tweed (Aran) (85% Fine Highland Wool, 15% Donegal; 100g/109yds): 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) (9, 10, 11, 12) hanks A, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 4) hanks B

NEEDLES:

• Size 10 (6mm) 32″ or longer circular needle, or size needle to obtain gauge
• Size 10 (6mm) 60″ circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (for collar)
• Size 10 (6mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Optional: larger needle for collar BO

OTHER TOOLS:

• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Six 1¼” buttons

GAUGE:

In stockinette st, 14¼ sts and 20 rows = 4″ blocked

SIZE:

Unisex XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) to fit bust size 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46)(48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)”
Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Chest Circumference (buttoned): 33¾ (38¼, 42¾, 47¼, 51¾) (55, 59½, 63, 67¼)“

Length: 22½ (23½, 24¼, 25, 25¾) (26½, 27½, 28¼, 29)”

Sleeve Length from Underarm: 17″

Islington Jumper

YARN:

Woolstok Tweed (Aran) (85% Fine Highland Wool, 15% Donegal; 100g/109yds): 5 (6, 7, 7, 8)(8, 9, 9, 10) hanks A, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3, 4) hanks B, 1 hank C, 1 hank D

NEEDLES:

• Size 9 (5.5mm) double pointed needles, or preferred needles for small circumference knitting (for sleeves)
• Size 10 (6mm) 16″ and 32″ circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 10 (6mm) double pointed needles, or preferred needles for small circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge (for sleeves)

OTHER TOOLS:

• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Stitch markers in contrasting colors

GAUGE:

In stockinette st, 14 sts and 21 rnds = 4″ using A and largest needles, blocked

SIZE:

Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) to fit bust size 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46)(48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62)”
Instructions are for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

• Circumference: 34¼ (38½, 42¾, 47, 49)(54½, 57½, 61¾, 65)“
• Length: 22 (22, 23, 23, 24) (24, 25, 25, 26)”
• Sleeve Length to Underarm: 18″

Linda Hat

MATERIALS

• Woolstok Tweed (Aran) (100% Highland Wool, 100g/109yds): 1 hank
• Size 10 (6.0mm) 16” circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size 10 (6.0mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• Circumference: 19” (relaxed)
• Height: 8 ½”

Huntington Hat & Mitts

MATERIALS

• WOOLSTOK TWEED (ARAN) (85% Fine Highland Wool, 15% Donegal; 100g/109yds): 1 hank (hat), 2 hanks (mitts)
• Spare needle for Three-needle BO
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle
• Cable needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• HAT CIRCUMFERENCE: 18”
• HAT HEIGHT: 9”
• MITTS CIRCUMFERENCE: 8” (at fingers)
• MITTS HEIGHT: 10”

Duvall Pullover

MATERIALS

• WOOLSTOK TWEED (ARAN)(85% Fine Highland Wool, 15% Donegal; 100g/109yds): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) (12, 12, 14, 15) hanks A, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) hanks B
• Spare needle for Three-Needle BO
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Stitch marker
• Locking stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

• CHEST: 33¾ (37, 43, 46¼, 52¼) (55½, 58½, 64½, 67¾)“
• LENGTH: 24½ (25, 25½, 26, 26½) (27, 27½, 28, 28½)“
• SLEEVE LENGTH TO UNDERARM: 19½ (20, 20, 20½, 20½) (21, 21, 21½, 21½)”