I had hoped that the COVID 19 would never have such an effect on our lives, it appears that it has, and will continue to.   While we stay home, there are many things to do.  Those cleaning or sorting jobs we've been putting off for years.   Baking cookies or my favorite, casseroles!  

Crafts are also very good.  Particularly if you have children home with you.   Evidently many crafters feel the same way. I've been busy bagging and shipping for at least 6 hours every day, 6 days a week. I'm hoping you all will have time to email or text me pictures of your projects!

This is just a quick email to highlight one of my favorite yarns.  

Last fall, our local shops did a Fox 4 Love Fund event where many hats, scarves and mittens were knit for the children in our area.   Out of the group of patterns the Copy Cat Hat pattern by Emily Ingrid, rose to the top of popularity.   I knit a few, and decided Kathmandu Aran 100 would be awesome, and it was!  I ended up needing 2 hanks due to the fact that this hat is slouchy and has reverse stockinette and ribbing.

As usual, just email me at angelikas@yarn-store.com or text/phone me at 816-461-5505 with any questions.​​​​​​​

Stay Safe, Healthy and Yarn Smart!   Angelika​​​​​​​

Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran 100

I really enjoyed running this yarn through my fingers.   The addition of silk and cashmere really made this special.   And because it is hand wash only, I could still barely feel the lanolin of the wool.  Loved it!

Kathmandu Yarn is a perfect worsted weight and knits to approximately 4.5 sts per inch on a US#8 (5mm) needle. It is an unusually soft and smooth tweed blend in a made in Italy. This luxurious merino, silk and cashmere fiber gives you a truly wonderful finished project.

Easy to knit or crochet.   Hats, scarves or garments are ideal for this yarn.  Reminiscent of home spun yarns or a rustic tweed with its' some what nubby textured.  Some colors have a tweed color added in.  The colors are deeply saturated shades.  Can't say too much about this truly classic and wonderful yarn.

YARN DETAILS
Composition: 85% Extrafine Merino Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere
Weight: 100 g / 3.5 oz
Approx: 208 yds / 190 m
Size: (4 ) Worsted - Medium
Knitting Machine: Silver Reed LK150 or Silver Reed SK155
​​​​​​​Knitting Needle Size: US 8 (5 mm)
Knitting Gauge: 4.5  sts = 1"
Crochet Hook Size: 7 / 4.50 mm - H / 5.00 mm
Care: do not iron :: do not tumble dry :: dry flat :: do not bleach :: hand wash
Texture: Plied
Product of: Italy
​​​​​​​Put-Up: hank.   Must be wound before use.

We are offering complimentary patterns with purchase.   I'll include a paper copy and will also email you a pdf at time of shipment.  See details below!

Birgit Jumper

This vest-like garment will work up fast, but won't be boring. Just enough of a cover up for early morning or late evening summer walks. 

Small is for 32-34" bust (finished measurement of 39.5") and requires 4 hanks.
Medium is for 36-38" bust (finished measurement of 44") and requires 5 hanks.
Large is for 40-42" bust (finished measurement of 49.25") and requires 6 hanks.
X-Large is for 44-46" bust (finished measurement of 53") and requires 6 hanks.
XX-Large is for 48-50" bust (finished measurement of 58") and requires 7 hanks.

Order 4 or more hanks and this pattern will be included in your shipment, and I'll be emailing you a PDF as well, at the time of shipment.

As usual, just email me at angelikas@yarn-store.com or text/phone me at 816-461-5505 with any questions.​​​​​​​
 

Cable Hat, Cowl and Mitts

Easy cables, purl and knit columns.   Too hard to keep track of?   Use stitch markers!  I'd be totally lost without mine.  Order 3 hanks, and this pattern will be included in your order, as well as a pdf pattern emailed to you when I ship your order.

As usual, just email me at angelikas@yarn-store.com or text/phone me at 816-461-5505 with any questions.