Blue Sky Fibers just dropped a gorgeous new limited-edition yarn that we are so excited to share with you! The special “Hand-dyed” Prairie is Blue Sky’s latest yarn, a perfect hand-dyed substitute for those who don’t like the feeling of mohair but want the fuzzy cozy look of a mohair garment. Being 53% Suri Alpaca and 47% Huacaya Alpaca, this is an entirely wool and mohair-free yarn to add texture and warmth to your next project. This yarn pairs amazingly with Blue Sky’s Woolstok Light or Woolstok Worsted yarns, also available in our shop. These unique 7 hand-dyed colors are only available for a limited time!

Yarn Details:

• Light fingering yarn
• 53% Suri Alpaca, 47% Huacaya Alpaca
• Approx. 273 yards /50 grams
• $17 and available in-store only

Project Ideas:

Stardust Wrap

This pattern is available for free for a limited time using the code STARDUST24 and perfect for a beginner project!

Finished Measurements

84” by 18” after blocking

Gauge

15 stitches by 22 rows= 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Yarn

PRAIRIE: 3 skeins

Needles and Notions

• US#9 (5.5mm) 24” circulars
• Tapestry Needle

Saturnalia Sweater

The soft halo of Prairie and the beautiful stitch definition of Woolstok Light form the “rings” around this top-down raglan sweater. Varying stripe widths are punctuated by rounds of garter stitch that add texture and interest.

Finished Measurements

• CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)”
• LENGTH AT CENTER BACK (AFTER BLOCKING): 23 (23½, 24, 24½, 25) (25½, 26, 26½, 27)”
• SLEEVE LENGTH TO UNDERARM: 18”

Gauge

28 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stripe Sequence Blocked

Yarn

WOOLSTOK LIGHT: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) hanks A

PRAIRIE: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) hanks B

Needles and Notions

• US #3 (3.25mm) in Double Pointed, 16” circulars, and 24” or larger circulars
• US#5 (3.75mm) in Double Pointed, 16” circulars, and 24” or larger circulars
• Stitch Holders
• Waste yarn
• Tapestry Needle

Carina Cowl

Made with the Trellis Stitch, this cowl has a beautiful texture and is a great way to fall in love with this perfect alpaca yarn with this free pattern.

Finished Measurements

• CIRCUMFERENCE: 24”
• HEIGHT: 12½“

Gauge

22 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Trellis Stitch

Yarn

PRAIRIE: 1 skein

Needles and Notions

• US#9 (5.5mm) 16” circular needles
• Cable needle
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

We can’t wait to fall in love with this yarn just as we did, get yours in space today!