While we definitely get excited to find amazing yarns from around the world, we’re really thrilled when we get the chance to feature some of our very own awesome local yarnmakers!
Virginia-based hand dyers Little Fox Yarn (aka wife/husband team Amy and Brian Sulser) specialize in rich, tonal colors inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains, dyed on luxurious natural fibres.
Worsted weight Fennec is their “ultimate sweater yarn,” a round, plush 4-ply in soft Merino wool. Perfect for colorwork, with gorgeous stitch definition, it’s great for cozy accessories too.
Yarn Details
- Worsted weight
- 100% Merino wool
- 218 yards (199 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US #7 (4.5 mm) needles or H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- 20 stitches = 4″
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $29, available in-store only
Pattern Picks
Korsvirke Slipover
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 30 (33.75, 37.5, 41.25, 45) (48.75, 52.5, 56.25, 60)”.
Yarn
MC: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 25 rows = 4” on US#5 (3.75 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
Gorteen Shawl
Sizes
One size; 78″ x 36″.
Yarn
4 skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
14 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5 mm) needles, in pattern stitch after wet blocking.
The Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket
Sizes
One size; 23″ x 35″. (If you wish to make the pattern larger, please note that the stitch pattern is a multiple of 16 plus 18 stitches.)
Yarn
MC: 2 skeins Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1, CC2, CC3: 1 skein each Little Fox Yarn Fennec (100% Merino wool; 218 yards/199 meters per 100-gram skein).
Gauge & Suggested Needles
18 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch after wet blocking.
