Babs Ausherman and her close-knit team at Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarns have been dyeing yarn in the mountains of eastern Tennessee since 2005, bringing vibrant color to their small Appalachian town. With a dazzling array of yarns in shades from stunning semi-solids to variegated “Babettes” and one-of-a-kind “Wild Irises”, it’s no wonder Miss Babs’ yarns have been a shop favorite since we first opened!
We’re delighted to announce that a new batch of Miss Babs Killington has just landed! This soft and lofty DK weight blend of Polwarth wool and tussah silk has a gorgeous sheen, lively hand, and wonderful wearability.
Descended from finewool Merino and longwool Lincoln crossbreeds, Polwarth fleeces combine next-to-skin softness and bounce with a long staple length, perfect for spinning smooth and sturdy yarns that resist pilling and keep your knits looking great season after season, while the addition of tussah silk gives a lovely shimmer to the dyed yarn.
Killington’s crisp definition and versatile DK weight are ideal for sweaters and accessories where you want your stitch pattern to shine – all that texture creates plenty of warmth-trapping air pockets without feeling bulky or weighing you down.
Yarn Details
- DK weight
- 85% Polwarth wool, 15% Tussah silk
- 350 yards (320 meters) per 120-gram skein
- 22-24 stitches = 4 inches on US #5-7 (3.75 – 4.5 mm) needles
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $32, in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
Beekeeper Cardigan
Sizes
To fit bust circumference of 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52)” with 3-4″ positive ease.
Yarn
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins Miss Babs Killington (85% Polwarth wool, 15% Tussah silk; 350 yards/320 meters per 120-gram skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches and 30 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles, in Little Bee pattern after wet blocking. Use 2 sizes smaller (US#5/3.75mm) for ribbing.
Tryon Creek Hat
Size
S (M, L); finished circumference 18.5 (20, 21.75)”.
Yarn
1 skein Miss Babs Killington (85% Polwarth wool, 15% Tussah silk; 350 yards/320 meters per 120-gram skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
36 stitches and 36 rounds = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles, in cable pattern after wet blocking. Use 1 size smaller needle (US#5/3.75mm) for ribbing.
Hot Chocolate Wrap
Size
76″ length, 19.5″ depth.
Yarn
2 skeins Miss Babs Killington (85% Polwarth wool, 15% Tussah silk; 350 yards/320 meters per 120-gram skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
19 stitches and 27 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles, in basketweave pattern after wet blocking.
