Today I did a swatch with a yarn by Knits in Class Fiber Studio which was in the July Phat Fiber box. The yarn is named “Art Nouveau” and is a sport weight yarn which is 75% super wash merino/ 25% nylon. I love the colors in this variegated yarn which include rust, brown, orange, green, aqua blue all blended together. The yarn has a nice elasticity and was easy to knit. It feels good on the skin and no itchies for me (wool can irritate my skin). It would make a great sweater, hat or glove combo for the winter ahead. Check out Knit in Class for other offerings.
Knits in Class - "Art Nouveau" colorway
"Art Nouveau"
Beautiful colors in this yarn! I will most definitely check out Knits In Class – thanks for the information.
Being a new knitter, I have become quite the “yarn junkie” so I attended Stitches Midwest this past weekend – what an absolutely, overwhelmingly fabulous experience it was for me, a new knitter! Karen, if you have never attended or if you can attend an upcoming Stitches event – run, don’t walk!!! Amazing vendors with yarn/fiber selections out of this world and the latest and greatest knitting gizmos and toys – a must attend for anyone who LOVES knitting/crocheting or any craft that requires a needle.
I have been trying to make a Stitches weekend for a few years. Not successful yet can’t make this years Stitches East but I am on schedule to attend Vogue Knitting Live in New York City in January. Since I live in New Jersey I can do day trips which fits in the budget. I am told you can lose your mind at one of these things LOL! Did you buy anything or take any classes? Would love to know
Good way to put it, YES I did lose my mind!
I bought beautiful hand dyed sock yarn from Creatively Dyed Yarn out of Greer, SC and some absolutely fabulous 100% silk Araucania Chaiten in a blue/taupe colorway, lots of other sock yarns and a gorgeous deep charcoal colorway wool-cashmere blend that is destined for a winter wrap. I was also able to find long cable circular needles and lots of great patterns and gizmos. I set a budget for my visit, but of course I went over it – no surprise there.
I also took a class on Short Rows that was quite good – I now understand the whys of short rows
PLEASE blog about your Vogue Knitting Live visit – I would love to hear about it. I’ve already marked my calendar for Stitches Midwest 2012!!!