Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Flutterby Chunky

Flutterby Chunky by James C. Brett is a new chenille incredibly super soft and affordable yarn in sweet baby pastel colors. This machine washable, super bulky yarn is perfect for baby items and oh-so-snuggly! Below is an example of the adorable pattern support available at the Yarns By Design boutique. We also carry all of the colors available in Flutterby Chunky.

Stop by the Yarns By Design boutique to see our sample made up of #174.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Caribou & Simplicity by HiKoo

New at the Yarns By Design boutique are these adorable cuddly critters knit with HiKoo's Caribou and Simplicity. We have all of the neutral colors available to begin your Caribou Critter today. Stop by the boutique to get started.

Caribou by HiKoo is an incomparably soft, fluffy yarn which will be an instant favorite in your knitting basket. With 93 yards and suggested needle of US 9-11, this versatile super bulky yarn is perfect for fuzzy toys, cozy baby blankets and elegant faux fur garments alike. Keep the knitting simple and let the yarn do all the work!

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Simplicity by HiKoo is a value yarn that is an excellent choice for afghans, children's wear, and anything else that get's daily use. This machine washable wool blend feels like butter in your hands while knitting, but is a true "work horse" of a yarn.

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Caribou Critters designed by CiD Hanscom, are awe-dorably cuddly and cute! Made out of the super-soft Caribou, and durable Simplicity by HiKoo, they will remain intact after hours and hours of cuddles!

The pattern includes instructions for all three animals - dog, bear, and monkey.

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© skacel

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Acadia and Savannah by The Fibre Co.

Acadia is an absolutely beautiful, completely original and custom designed 2-ply yarn with a rustic look and soft hand. A subtle tweed effect created by the silk noil is combined with a heathered base and then overdyed in the duotones The Fibre Co. are known for, creating incredible depth of color. We have chosen two free patterns that will show off these wonderful fibers while working on an original design. Stop by the Yarns By Design boutique to choose from our wonderful selection of colors.

Savannah is a beautiful and rustic spun 2-ply yarn with a crisp yet soft hand. The unique blend of fibers are spun and then kettle dyed, and the different way the fibers absorb the dye creates a beautiful depth of color with subtle heathered tones. Additionally, Savannah is spun and dyed in the U.S.A., and we are proud to play a small role in supporting local textile mills here in Pennsylvania.

Featuring:
Ritalin Cowl by Shelley L Brander

Shelley designed this Ritalin Cowl because her mother insisted she was hyperactive. It’s perfect for ADD knitters. Just when you get tired of a stitch, or a color, wheeeee here comes a new one! Shelley also wanted to show off the amazing range of colors in Acadia from the Fiber Company.

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© Yarns By Design

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© Shelley @ Loops Yarn Blog

Featuring:
Springtime Bandit by Kate Gagnon Osborn

A combination of two of Kate's favorite things. Traditionally-inspired shapes and techniques with a modern twist, and triangular neckwear with limitless styling possibilities, the leaf motifs in the body of Springtime Bandit evolve into lacy chevrons and the end result is a warm, soft accessory. Designed to show off the slubby texture and next-to-skin softness of this fiber, it’s the thing to reach for when the weather turns cool.

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© Kelbourne Woolens + Amanda Stevenson Lupke

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Ishbel

Yarns By Design is a participant of Ravelry's In-Store Pattern Sales Program.

How it works:
YBD can search for patterns available through this service and YBD sells them to customers through the boutique. The pattern will be printed, emailed or saved to the customer’s Ravelry library.

Featuring:
Ishbel by Ysolda Teague

Ishbel is a simple shawl pattern that can be worked in two sizes and two different yarn weights. The smaller, fingering weight version makes a cosy but pretty scarf while the larger, lace weight version can be worn as a scarf or draped elegantly around the shoulders. The solid stockinette centre lends simplicity to the design and adds extra warmth when knitted in thicker yarn. Ishbel is edged with a beautiful vine pattern and finished with elegant scalloped points.

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Yarns By Design suggests knitting this cardigan with Malabrigo's Silky Merino. We are very excited to have the Silky Merino newly available to our customers along with the wide range of Malabrigo Yarns already filling our shelves. This single ply silk and merino blend is absolutely stunning and combined with the Malabrigo softness you know and love. A subtle sheen gives depth to the gorgeous kettle-dyed colorways making Silky Merino the perfect choice for high fashion projects and dressy accessories. Yarns By Design has a selection of the signature colors to choose from.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

In-Threes: Baby Cardigan

Yarns By Design is a participant of Ravelry's In-Store Pattern Sales Program.

How it works:
YBD can search for patterns available through this service and YBD sells them to customers through the boutique. The pattern will be printed, emailed or saved to the customer’s Ravelry library.

Featuring:
In-Threes: Baby Cardigan by Kelly Herdrich

This pattern was written by a woman expecting her third girl...hence the name of her sweater "In Threes: A Baby Cardigan." This pattern is considered an easy and quick knit. I hope to begin my sample for the boutique as I complete my current project.

This is designed to be an open, loose-fitting garment and there are approximately 2-4 inches of ease built into the body as designed. Some knitters prefer to knit a size smaller with extra length for a snugger fit, while others choose to knit as designed, allowing children to wear the garment to the maximum age and beyond. 

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Yarns By Design suggests knitting this cardigan with Malabrigo's Rios. Rios is a worsted weight merino superwash yarn with 210 yards from Malabrigo. This fiber retains the signature softness of the Malabrigo Worsted yarn, but is also machine washable. Available in many of your favorite Malabrigo colorways, Rios is a versatile and durable yarn you can use for just about any project! Yarns By Design has a selection of the signature colors to choose from.

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© thegoodwitch