Welcome Back: Blue Sky Fibers Sweater

Welcome Back: Blue Sky Fibers Sweater

You’ve been asking for it—now, one of our favorite yarns from Blue Sky Fibers is back!

Balls of Blue Sky Fibers Sweater yarn in a wooden bowl.
© Blue Sky Fibers

Soft, family-friendly, and machine washable, worsted-weight Sweater is a versatile blend of superwash wool and organic cotton, wonderful for everything from children’s wear to blankets, accessories, and of course, sweaters.

Colorful, cuddly, and next-to-skin soft, with a sturdy, stitch-defining multi-ply twist, Sweater is sure to become a favorite in your project bag, too!

Yarn Details

  • Worsted weight
  • 55% superwash wool, 45% certified organic cotton
  • 160 yards (146 meters) per 100-gram skein
  • US#7-9 (4.5–5.5 mm) needles or 7– I/9 (4.5–5.5 mm) crochet hooks
  • 16-20 stitches = 4”
  • Machine wash gentle or hand wash, dry flat
  • $22, in-store only

Our Pattern Picks

C.C. Beanie Redux

C.C Beanie Reduxby Lea Stern
© Lea Stern

This cozy, folded-brim hat is a free pattern!

Sizes

One size.

Yarn

1-2 skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

20 stitches = 4” on US#7 (4.5 mm) needles, in twisted rib worked in the round after wet blocking.

The Winter Lamb Sweater

The Winter Lamb Sweater by Ashley Weeks Cart and The Child Winter Lamb Sweater by Geraldine Shen
© Geraldine Shen

Inspired by the delightful movie The Sheep Detectives, this easy-to-knit top-down raglan sweater has a matching children’s version.

Sizes

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 44 (47, 51, 56, 60, 65, 69, 74, 78)”, suggested positive ease 10-14″.

Yarn

7-16 skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

16 stitches & 24 rows = 4” on US#8 (5 mm) needles, in stockinette stitch worked in the round after wet blocking.

Endless Summer Blanket

Endless Summer Blanket by Nicole Ball
© Blue Sky Fibers

An ideal colorwork project for both novice and seasoned knitters—easy-to-knit squares and distinctive textures make for a quick and delightful knit.

Sizes

One size; 45 x 45″.

Yarn

MC, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, CC5: 2 skeins each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Needles

13 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#9 (5.5 mm) needles, in garter stitch after wet blocking.

Simple Joys Blanket

Simple Joys Blanket by Bobbi IntVeld
© Blue Sky Fibers

This colorful crocheted blanket makes a great baby gift!

Sizes

One size; 42 x 42″.

Yarn

MC, CC3: 2 skeins each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1, CC4: 3 skeins each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC2, CC5: 1 skein each Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

14 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#H-8 (5 mm) hook, in double crochet stitch after wet blocking.

3D Cube Cardi

3D Cube Cardi by Wilma Westenberg
© Wilma Westenberg

How cute is this crocheted cardigan?

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); finished circumference 38 (38, 38, 51, 51) (51, 64, 64, 64)”.

Yarn

MC: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC1: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 5, 5, 5) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).
CC2: 7 (7, 7, 7, 7) (7, 8, 10, 10) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

13 stitches & 8 rows = 4” on US#H-8 (5 mm) hook, in double crochet stitch after wet blocking.

It Girl Slouch

It Girl Slouchby Sarah Lora
© Sarah Lora

Crochet this easy cozy cap for babies, kids, and adults!

Sizes

Baby, Kids, Adult; finished circumference 18, 20, 22″.

Yarn

1, 2, 2 skeins Blue Sky Fibers Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yards/146 meters per 100-gram skein).

Gauge & Suggested Hook

15 stitches & 13 rows = 4” on US#I-9 (5.5 mm) hook, in pattern stitch after wet blocking.

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Kel

Former Knit-a-Gogo instructor and OG yarnista, Kel helped to launch fibre space™ at its first location in 2009 before hitching a rocket to the West Coast to become a notorious intergalactic yarn wrangler. Currently orbiting Portland with a planet-sized pile of WIPs, she's excited to share her enthusiasm for great fiber from afar!
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