Dive into the world of cozy elegance with my latest blog post! Discover the artistry behind the Slanting Slipover pattern by Anne Ventzel, paired with the luxurious Bio-Wool yarn from Rosarios4. Follow along as I share insights into the knitting process, including tips for navigating the pattern and selecting the right yarn.
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Melange Yarn: Campside Poncho in Merino Pure Yarn
Wrap yourself in comfort and style with Alicia Plummer’s Campside Poncho, handknitted with Merino Pure yarn. Follow along as I share my knitting adventure, from pattern and yarn selection to finishing touches, offering insights, inspiration, and a glimpse into the magical world of handmade warmth and beauty.
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Buying Yarn in India & Knitting with Icelandic Yarn: A Knitter’s Guide
In this blog post, the Bee shares her experience sourcing and knitting with Icelandic yarn in India. She discusses the challenges she faced and the tips she learned along the way. She also provides a review of Lettlopi, a popular Icelandic yarn, and the Classic Cuffed Hat pattern by Purl Soho.
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Merino
Merino. We know of this yarn in India, and it is synonymous with warm winter wear that we would buy if we were going to a trip to the North, or abroad. Or sometimes as blends in our socks. But what is Merino? It is actually the name of the breed of sheep, first spoken about in the 12th century in Morocco. The Spaniards then found this sheep, crossbred them with their ewes, and monopolised the trade of wool to develop their country economically in the 15th and 16th century. Intensive selective crossbreeding and breed refinement over the ages has today led to the production of the softest and finest wool of any of the 200 odd breeds of sheep. […]
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