Based in Quebec, Canada, Julie Asselin and her husband Jean-François are on a mission to offer original yarns to unleash crafters’ creativity and bring fibre-art enthusiasts together in a spirit of community and mutual support.
“The values of openness, creativity and freedom that allow us to move forward on a daily basis are the same values that inspire us as we create a variety of yarns and colours for you. When we think about choosing colours for a project or creating a new colour, we often hear the expression ‘going out of your comfort zone’.
We see it differently: going beyond your comfort zone is not enough. You should try to expand it and break down its borders. Going off the beaten track? Even better: create your own path.”
With natural fibers and captivating colors created through a variety of dyeing methods, their yarns are always inspiring – so we’re delighted to welcome another of their beautiful yarn bases to space!
Julie Asselin Anatolia Etoiles is a featherlight blend of soft kid mohair and shimmering silk, plus a dash of Lurex for some sparkle; hand-dyed in a gorgeous range of colorways, it is a truly unique way to add a little flair to your project. We love it held single or doubled for airy accessories and garments, or held with your favorite yarns to add a soft, lustrous halo to your finished fabrics!
Yarn Details
- Cobweb/lace weight
- 56% kid mohair, 40% silk, 4% Lurex
- 150 yards (138 meters) per 25-gram skein
- 20 stitches = 4″ on US#6-8 (4-5mm) needles or US G/6-H/8 (4-5mm) hook
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $34, in-store only
Our Pattern Picks
Aurelia Twisted Headband
Sizes
Teen / Small adult, adult medium, adult large
Yarn
1, 2, 2 skeins Julie Asselin Anatolia Étoiles (56% kid mohair, 40% silk, 4% Lurex; 150 yards (138 meters) per 25-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Hooks
Recommended hook size US J/10 (6 mm)
Bisous Scrunchie
Sizes
Small, 13 cm; (Medium, 15 cm)
Yarn
1 skein Julie Asselin Anatolia Étoiles (56% kid mohair, 40% silk, 4% Lurex; 150 yards (138 meters) per 25-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
Skwaer Shawlette
Size
One size; 18×18” square.
Yarn
MC: 2 skeins Julie Asselin Anatolia Etoiles (56% kid mohair, 40% silk, 4% Lurex; 150 yards (138 meters) per 25-gram skein).
CC: 2 skeins Julie Asselin Anatolia Etoiles (56% kid mohair, 40% silk, 4% Lurex; 150 yards (138 meters) per 25-gram skein).
(Makes 2 shawlettes.)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 32 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
