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.
Yarn details:
- 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)”