THE FIBER STUDIO

KNITTING AND WEAVING YARNS

Stocked in our shop and shown in our yarn samples for mail order- $6.00 set

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• Classic Elite Ironstone Mohairs- 78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon. 950 yds./lb. Sold in a large variety of solids and heathers. Put up on cones. Sold per pound or per ounce. Knits well on size 10 or 10½ needles, 3½ st/inch. Weaves into luxurious shawls, blankets scarves, jackets, etc. Most common sett in warp is 6 e.p.i. $3.12 /oz.
• Rug Wools- Assorted colors in various weights. Colors change periodically as these are close-out yarns. These knit or crochet successfully into jackets, outer sweaters, rugs. They soften when washed. They can be woven into rugs, placemats, blankets, bags, tapestries. $9.50 /lb
• Cottolin- Borgs Swedish cotton/linen blend in an natural shade. For machine knitters and weavers. Great warp or weft for table linens, clothing, transparencies. Nice for lace knitting. 1650 yds per 250 gram tube. $21.95 /tube
• Lopi - Icelandic wool by JCA. 110 yards, 3.5 stitches per inch. Bulky weight size 10½ needles. $5.95 per 100 gram skein.
• Baby Ull - Dalegarn from Norway. Machine washable, super soft Merino wool baby yarn. 192 yards, 7 stitches per inch, assorted colors. $6.50 per 50 gram skein.
• Lamb's Pride Bulky- From Brown Sheep Co. 85% wool/15% mohair This soft, economically priced bulky wool can be used in any bulky weight 3.5 st./ inch patterns, using size 10.5 needles and can be substituted for any mohair or Lopi pattern. Weavers can use it for thick blankets and throws and heavy jackets and rugs. 110yrds/4oz skein. $7.50 /skein
• Heilo- Dale of Norway Norwegian sport weight wool, knits at 6 stitches per inch on a size 5 needle. There are many traditional pattern books available for this yarn. 100 yds./50 gram skein. $5.25 /skein
• Kolmes Pearl Cotton- 3/2 and 5/2 weights. This versatile cotton is available in a large color range. It is fantastic on the knitting machine, hand knits beautifully and is perfect for woven items. 3/2 is a sport weight 5½ to 6 st./inch. The 5/2 a fingering weight, 7-8 st./inch. It weaves up successfully into placemats, runners, shawls, clothing, wall pieces, rugs, etc. $23.00 /lb
• Lamb’s Pride- from Brown Sheep Co. 85% wool/ 15% mohair.
• Priced economically, a soft hand, and a large color assortment makes this worsted weight wool our most popular yarn. It knits well at 4½/5 st./inch on size 7 or 8 needles. It weaves up into luxurious throws and blankets with a 6 e.p.i. sett. 196 yds. per 4 oz. skein. $7.50 /skein
• Twirley Cotton- This lovely, natural textured cotton knits into soft nubby sweaters, suits, baby garments and blankets, etc. Try weaving a textured summer shawl or sleeveless top. Also works well for table mats and runners as well as curtains. 1,000 yds./lb. Put up on 8 oz. skeins. $11.50 /skein
• Irish Lace- This linen/cotton novelty blend in natural linen color, can be knit or woven into summer shawls, tops, baby blankets, and afghans. Put up on 8 oz. skeins. 725 yds/lb. $15.50 /skein
• Monte Christo - A sport weight, off white, very soft, slightly textured cotton that can be knit or woven into summer tops shawls, baby blankets and garments, etc. 1150 yds./lb. Put up on 8 oz. skeins. $16.25 skein
• Queen Anne's Lace Cotton-A light weight, textured natural cotton which can be used by hand or machine knitters and weavers. This cotton weaves into lovely yardage, curtains, delicate mats and summer tops. 1150 yds./lb. Put up on 8 oz. skeins. $10.00 /skein
• Swiss Alpine Cotton- A smooth cotton in natural color. Can be woven or knitted into adult or baby sweaters, blankets, placemats and table runners. Put up on 8 oz. skeins. 800 yds./lb. $14.50 /skein
• Heavy 4/4 Cotton- Sold in an assortment of colors, this versatile cotton weaves up into wonderful place mats, jackets, runners and rugs. Knitters or crocheters can use it for bags, table mats, hats and jackets. 800 yds. per cone, approx. 1lb. $13.50 /cone
• Cotton Flake- This versatile slub cotton comes in a large assortment of colors which change periodically since it is a close-out yarn. This can be doubled for hand knitters or used singly for machine knitters. It is one of our most popular weaving yarns as it works well for clothing, curtains, table accessories, baby blankets and summer tops. 3,000 yds/lb. Sold on approx. 2½ lb. cones. $7.00 /lb
• 8/2 Cotton- This popular 2 ply, smooth cotton can be used in conjunction with the cotton flake for weaving. It comes in a large assortment of colors which change periodically because it is a close-out yarn. Great for lace knitting, machine knitting and woven garments, table runners, etc. 3,000 yds./lb. Sold on approx. 2½ lb. cones. $7.00 /lb
• 8/4 Cotton- this 4 ply, smooth cotton comes in a large assortment of colors. This is popular for weavers for rag rug warps, table mats, pot holders, rep weaves, etc. This sport weight cotton can be used to knit bags, sweaters, placemats. 1600 yds./lb. Put up on 8 oz. cones. $5.50 /tube
• Silk Ivory- This sensuously, soft off white yarn is 50% silk/50% wool. In between a fingering and sport weight, this lustrous yarn is wonderful for elegant sweaters, supple dresses, baby christening gowns and sweaters. Woven it drapes beautifully for shawls, scarves, clothing, throws. 2000 yds./lb on approx. 5½ oz. skeins. $25.95 /skein
• Periwinkle Wool- A natural thick and thin bulky wool. Knit into soft sweaters-lovely woven into afghans and jackets. 500 yds./lb . Put up on 8 oz. skeins. $13.80 /skein
• Peace Fleece- 50% Russian wool 50% American wool. This worsted weight yarn comes in a variety of solids and tweeds. Knits into beautiful sweaters and afghans and can be woven into jackets, throws and scarves. 4½ st./inch. 200 yds./4 oz. skein. $7.70 /skein
• Toros Wool- A fluffy, textured natural wool which can be knitted or woven into bulky jackets, blankets and throws. 300 yds./lb. Put up on 8 oz. skeins. $17.50 /skein
• Rayon Chenille- This velour like yarn comes lovely jewel tone colors and can be hand or machine knitted. It weaves into sumptuous scarves, throws, and garments. 1300 yds./lb. put up on 2 lb. cones. Can be sold in half pound balls for $1.50 lb. additional. $22.95 /lb
• Swiss Silk Cord. This lustrous, fingering weight 2 ply silk is wonderful for fine knitted sweaters or woven garments. 2,000 yds./lb. Sold by the ounce. $6.00 /oz

Our sample cards also show a large assortment of close-out yarns at low prices that change periodically.

• Also Manos Del Uraguay, a striated handspun, hand painted wool 
• Highly patterned sock wool from Skacel- fun and lively colors
• Regia and Opal- fantastic sock yarn to make Jacquard and wild ringel patterns- machine washable
• Brown Sheep sport, bulky and superwash wool heathers, as well as their Cotton Fleece- a Merino wool/cotton blend, Prairie Silk, a silk, mohair, wool blend ,and their Hand Paint Originals, a variegated Mohair/wool.
• Borg’s cottolin in colors and 12/9 cotton seine twine.
• Waikiki, a rayon/cotton variegated slub yarn from Crystal Palace
• Reynolds Saucy mercerized cotton in sport and worsted weights .
• Froelich’s Blauband, a wool sock yarn with heel and toe re-enforcements.
• Also Reynolds bulky weight Alpaca Regal and worsted weight Andean Alpaca.
•  Lopi Light and Bulky.
• Celtic Aran wool.
• Dale of Norway's Tiur, a mohair, wool blend.
• Crystal Palace's Cotton Chenille, Splash, Mikado & Choo Choo Ribbons, Poesie, Deco Ribbon.
• Noro Silk Garden, Kochoran, Kureyon, Implessions, Iro.
• Baabajoes Wool Company's 14 ply wool in a variety of colors- great for felted hats
• Stahl superwash wool for socks- Big Ben and Socka.
• Rowan Yarns.
• Fluff from the Great Adirondack Yarn Co.- a wonderful variegated long rayon chenille from Italy.
• Koigu hand painted Merino wool from Canada.
• Dune, a variegated metallic, mohair blend, Eyelash, Charm, Flora, Aura, from Trendsetter.
• Chinchilla, and Denim/Silk ribbon from Berroco, also Zen, Optik, Plush, Hip Hop, Lavish, Glitz, Quest, Sizzle, Candy FX.
• Cotton Classic, Baby, Bunny Print by Tahki.
• Provence Cotton, Premiere, by Classic Elite.
• Look at Me acrylic by Patons.
• Rimini Rainbow, Firenze, Encore, Eros, Royal Cashmere, Spazzini, Yukon Print, Dazzle Lash, by Plymouth Yarns.
• La Boheme by Fiesta Yarns.
• Cascade 220 and Patanza, Llama wool blend
• South West Trading Company Soy Silk Yarns.
• Kertzer Multi Fizz, Colourworks, Ranee.
• Needful Yarns - Stampato Extra.
• Blue Sky Organic Cotton
• Lana Grossa Fun & Stripes, Jacquard Sock Yarn
• Collinette - Isis, Shimmer.

Sunday February 26, 2006

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