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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

What's New Wednesday!

 
The name Koigu is synonymous with hand-dyed excellence.
Founded by Maie Landra and based nearToronto, Canada,
Koigu has long been known for its fabulous color blends.
Our Koigu stippled yarn above is the dye pattern for which they are most reknowned.
 
We have more in Ducks and Beavers colors:
Koigu KPPPM - Painter's Premium Palette Merino
is light and soft enough to be worn indoors or out.
100% merino - 175 yds (fingering wt)
28 sts / 4" on 3(US)
Use it for scarves, gloves, hats, socks, etc.
Wonderful.
 
Another company known for its dye methods is Mountain Colors.
Based in Montana, Mountain Colors sock yarn is alive with color.
We have it in 425 yd skeins - 90% merino superwash 10% nylon.
7-8 sts/in on 1-3(US).
Fingering wt - socks, gloves, hats, scarves.
You'll stand out in the crowd wearing Mountain Colors.
 
 
 


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