"I love the colorwork mittens … is there a matching hat?" You bet ! …

Did you see my "Winter Wonder" mitten pattern in the Classic Elite newsletter?  I am proud to have this design featured by Classic Elite … the pattern is available free at the Classic Elite website, or better yet, in my kit with just the right amount of yarn to make the mittens and the matching cap!

The Winter Wonder Cap 'n Mitten kit contains both the cap and the mitten pattern, along with 3 skeins of Classic Elite's soft Fresco yarn (go figure!).  Included are 2 colored skeins and 1 white skein of Fresco yarn ... the cap and the mittens each use one skein of the colored yarn, and 1/2 skein of white for the colorwork … so 3 skeins is the perfect amount of yarn for both projects! The Fresco yarn is an incredibly soft wool / baby alpaca / angora blend, but holds stitch definition well … perfect for colorwork!

You can choose from 6 colors of the fine weight Fresco yarn … the sample in the picture is knit from the "Sugar Blue/White" color combo, the mittens featured in the Classic Elite newsletter is the "Strawberry/White" color.

These patterns are an intermediate skill level, and are knit on size 2, 3 and 4 circular and double point needles.  Both the patterns have the instructions for two sizes.
If you have never done colorwork, here is your chance … a matched hat 'n mitten set at a great price!  More pictures and details on our FiberWild.com Project Ideas website page … take a look at my kitty Scout testing the mittens!

To Knit or Crochet? - that is the question!

If you're indecisive, the Pin-Me-Up scarf kit is going to be a challenge … knit or crochet?  Which of the 4 yummy colors will go with my jacket?  … AND I get a choice of shawl pins!

Always on the lookout for great new stuff, we found these shawl pins and had to pair them up with a fashionable one-skein scarf project for fall.  The knit version was so effortless, I had to crochet one too!

The Pin-Me-Up Scarf kit contains the knit and crochet pattern and 1 skein of Malabrigo merino wool yarn … enough to make either a knit or a crocheted version of this simple neck wrap.  The yarn is worsted weight, knit on a size US 9 needle or crocheted on a size US I hook.

The kit is available in 4 colors ... including "Lettuce", "Applewood", "Pagoda" and "Azul Profundo".  Where do they come up with these names?  Azul Profundo ... hhhmmmm ... I instantly recognize that as a dark denim blue.  The knit sample in the picture is made from the "Pagoda" (red), and the crochet model is made from the "Lettuce" (green) colored yarn.

Choose either the "Off Center Circle" or the "Waves" shawl pin.  Both of these shawl pins are made of highly polished rosewood ... the "Off-Center" is about 2.0" across, and the "Waves" pin is about a 1/4 inch larger.  The accompanying shawl stick measures about 4.25" in length (use the shawl stick by itself as a simple, elegant shawl closure too!).

Both the knit and crochet versions of the Pin-Me-Up scarf are fun and easy to make … checkout the details and put one together that's just for you … also makes a great gift … you decide!

Wristlets have Ruffles! Hey Crocheters! Looking for a cute pattern for a pair of stylish Wristlets? … This one is for you!

Recently I have had lots of requests for knit and crochet wristlets … we have a couple knit patterns, so I decided to put together a ruffled and feminine crochet kit!

The Ruffled Crochet Wristlet kit contains the crochet pattern and 1 skein of quality alpaca blend yarn (50% Superfine Alpaca / 50% Wool) … enough to make a pair of the wristlets.  The yarn is a double knit (DK) weight, crocheted on a size US G hook.

The kit is available in 4 warm colors ... the pictures show the Ruffled Wristlet in the "North Winds" color.  Well, maybe 3 of the 4 colors are warm … the light blue is more of a cool color than warm, and with a name like "North Winds", I have images of frozen ice and snow in mind ...

The Ruffled Crochet Wristlet is for the beginning crocheter … they are a quick 'n easy project, just in time for cold weather … take a look!

We saved the best for last! The Vilya Beret and Convertible "Glittens" color work accessories for fall!

Why best?  Did you not see the "convertible" in mittens?  The stylish Vilya Beret is complimented by the versatile mittens … the mittens have a flap that folds back over the top of your hand, exposing the your fingers … this is especially useful if you have a cell phone dependency!  Some people are calling them "Glittens", a cross between Gloves 'n Mittens ... clever!

The Vilya Beret and Glitten set is for the more advanced knitter ... the convertible mittens present more of a knitting challenge.

Included in each kit is 1 skein of Lorna's Laces' soft new yarn, Honor (70% Baby Alpaca / 30% Silk: 275yds/100g) sport weight yarn and 1 skein of Lorna's Laces' Angel (70% Angora / 30% Lambswool: 50yds/14g) worsted weight yarn.  Both kits contain the pattern and all materials needed to make each project.

Some of you have asked, "Where did you get the names for the colorwork collection?".  You fans of the "Lord of the Rings" might know.  It's an obscure Lord of the Rings piece of trivia … the 3 Elven rings of power, were named Nenya, Narya and Vilya … you are a real Tolkien fan if you knew that one!

Take a look at all three of my new colorwork hat and mitten projects ... they are fashionable accessories for intermediate to experienced knitters.  The yarn is available in 6 wonderful color sets ... the pictures show the Vilya Beret and Glittens in the color combo we called "Lilac Tree".  You'll love 'em!

The wait is OVER! Addi Lace Click Sets … Now In Stock + Instant Rebate + Free Shipping!

You love the addi Lace circular knitting needles, and have been waiting until the Lace Clicks are actually available to order a set.  The addi Lace Click Set drama is OVER!  We have 'em in stock, ready to ship.

A little history … the Lace Clicks were supposed to be available last spring/early summer.  Problems with the brass coating caused rough edges at the cable/needle join, causing dreaded yarn snags.  Addi and Skacel finally decided to nickel-plate the Lace Click tips just like the Turbos ... yarn snagging problem solved.  So if you love the shape of the Lace circulars, and like the smooth finish of the Turbos, here is the best of both needles.  If you must have the brass finish, you should stick with the individual Lace Circular needles.

The addi Lace Click system provides 8 different sizes of addi Lace tips (US 4, US 5, US 6, US 7, US 8, US 9, US 10, and US 11), five different lengths of cables (16", 20", 24", 32" and 40"), and one connector piece which helps to either store stitches or combine your cords ... the new lace 16" and 20" cables are the only ones not compatible with the standard addi Turbo Click tips.

By the way, we have ALL the addi interchangeable Click Sets … the famous Turbo Clicks, the bamboo Natura Click sets and, did I mention the Lace Clicks?!!

All in stock, all with an instant rebate, all with free shipping.  We simply don't know how to make this any better.  Get'em while they last!

Please note that the picture shown features the brass tips. The Lace Set comes with nickle plated tips.

 

 

Looking for Soft? These colorwork alpaca/silk and angora cap 'n mittens are unbelievably yummy!

Some of you may have seen the first in my series of new colorwork hats 'n mitten kits (Nenya) … this set we named Narya, is made of the same soft / yummy new yarn from Lorna's Laces, called "Honor" and "Angel" (bunny fluff)!

The Narya Cap and Mitten set is the easiest knitting of the collection ... the cap is knit in the round using stockinette stitch with simple colorwork bands featuring an easy picot edge.

Included in each kit is 1 skein of Lorna's Laces' Honor (70% Baby Alpaca / 30% Silk: 275yds/100g) sport weight yarn and 1 skein of Lorna's Laces' Angel (70% Angora / 30% Lambswool: 50yds/14g) worsted weight yarn.  Both kits contain the pattern and all materials needed to make each project.


Take a look at all three of my new colorwork hat and mitten projects ... they are fashionable accessories for intermediate to experienced knitters.  The yarn is available in 6 wonderful color sets ... the pictures show the Narya cap and mittens in the color combo we called "Blue Iris".  You'll love 'em!

Try the versatile Ella Rae Classic Superwash - Worsted Weight Yarn - 20% Off !

We have tons of Ella Rae's "Classic Superwash" basic worsted yarn in 50 colors ... ready to ship! This 100% wool yarn holds stitch definition beautifully and is machine washable … perfect for any project.

You say you're looking for project ideas? Take a look at the "Knitting at Home" book by Leanne Prouse. This book features 60 classic knitting designs, all knit in worsted weight yarn. There is a lot of variety, everything from tea cozy(ies), to mittens, socks, sweaters, even some felting projects. Fair warning ladies ... don't try to felt the Classic Superwash, it ain't gonna work (I have a flair for the obvious)!

Compare this yarn to Cascade 220 Superwash yarn ... same gauge, same yardage, better price … more yarn for your buck … you decide !!! Take a look at the Ella Rae Classic Superwash!

Worsted weight not your gauge? Try the Ella Rae Classic Superwash CHUNKY! Not on sale, but drop a note or call, maybe we can work somethin' out!