Noro Niji (what a shocker - a Noro yarn)
Niji is 45% wool, 25% Kid Mohair, 25% silk, and 5% Nylon boucle-ish yarn. We have a
sample in the shop that some people love to hate because it's a garment that is hard to wear but I really like this yarn. It's perfect for a warm wrap or a simple bulky sweater.
Noro Silk Mountain
Another sleeper from Noro, this boucle is gorgeous and the colors are more subtle and uniform than most Noro yarns. I started a wrap last year (mixed with some other yarns) and really liked the yarn but I got sidetracked somehow....you know how that is. Anyway, I think it's very pretty.
O-Wool - 100% Certified Organic Merino, worsted
This is a beautiful merino; perfect for that cable cardigan you've always wanted to make. The colors are a little muted because of the organic nature of the yarn but it should not be overlooked. Several people are making the February Lady sweater with it. (Pssst - that will be our KAL for January!)
Cilantro by Nashua - 70% Cotton, 30% Polyester, worsted
This single twist yarn feels like merino - kind of springy - and we have a lovely shop model but it came in a color that isn't too flattering for most people. This is a shame because the yarn is great and its perfect for all kinds of garments. The colors are mostly bright but they would work for Fall.
Louisa Harding Cinnabar - cotton, silk and linen blend with a touch a sparkle
I'm not a sparkle yarn kinda woman but I love this yarn. Victoria made the most beautiful skirt using this yarn and I've seen a few other tops made out of it and it's beautiful! I think the color blends are very sophisticated and elegant. Her Jasmine cotton/bamboo blend is also very nice but we don't have a garment yet. That's a common problem in the shop - so many yarns, too few samples made up - so some yarns don't get the attention they should.
I hope you take a few minutes the next time you are in the shop to look at these "neglected" yarns.
1 comment:
This was a GREAT idea! Sometimes, it's just too easy to get overwhelmed by all the pretty in the store, and it's very easy to overlook something. Doing a spotlight on things that aren't perhaps the most obvious is a wonderful thing. Thanks!
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