Which do we love more, Sea Change Fibers’ beautiful hand-dyed colors or their amazing and sustainable natural fibre yarns? Luckily for us, we (and you) don’t have to pick just one. Just in from Portland hand dyer Sarah Pedersen, we have another stunning Sea Change Fibers yarn that’s perfect for all your snuggly sweater, scarf and hat plans this season – meet Bloom Tweed Worsted!
This springy worsted-spun yarn starts with soft Shaniko wool from the northwestern United States, sprinkled with a rainbow of colorful flecks for a lively tweed effect, then hand-dyed in gorgeous tonal hues. Bloom Tweed Worsted’s bouncy 3-ply twist gives it excellent stitch definition and durability, with plenty of plush, cozy warmth.
Yarn Details
- Worsted weight
- 89% Shaniko wool, 11% acrylic/rayon
- 210 yards (192 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US #7-9 (2-5 mm) needles or 7 – I-9 crochet hooks
- 16-21 stitches = 4”
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $34, in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
Ladder Sweater
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); finished bust circumference 39½ (44½, 47¼, 52½, 55¼, 60¼)” with 12” positive ease.
Yarn
MC: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) / CC: 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Sea Change Fibers Bloom Tweed Worsted (89% Shaniko wool, 11% acrylic/rayon; 210 yards/192 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 30 rounds = 4” on US#6 (4mm) in ladder pattern, after wet blocking.
Dual Hat
Size
Adult; finished circumference 19.25” to fit heads 20-22”.
Yarn
1 skein Sea Change Fibers Bloom Tweed Worsted (89% Shaniko wool, 11% acrylic/rayon; 210 yards/192 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
26 stitches and 28 rounds = 4” on US#7 (4.5mm) in cable pattern, after wet blocking. Use smaller needles (US#4/3.5mm & US#5/3.75mm) for cast-on and ribbing.
Half ‘n’ Half Infinity Scarf
Size
One size; finished circumference 55”, height 10”.
Yarn
MC: 1 skein / CC: 1 skein Sea Change Fibers Bloom Tweed Worsted (89% Shaniko wool, 11% acrylic/rayon; 210 yards/192 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hook
14 stitches and 15 rows = 4” on H-8 (5mm) hook in scBLO pattern, after wet blocking.
