Their handknitting yarns such as blacker swan or lioness are perfect for shawls, hats. The resulting fabric is very smooth and soft with amazing stitch definition. The combination of linen and wool creates a light yarn. Apr 25, 2015 the range of colours perfectly suit summery knits, ideal for a linen blend. Heres a very quick look at them for the time being. The fleeces are worsted spun for a soft, smooth finish in cornwall, uk. Blacker lyonesse 4ply linenwool blend yarn the woolly. I love that blacker yarns include natural shades as well as the dyed shades. Product overview industrial yarn products, markets. I liked both sides of the knitting equally, knit and purl side. To recap, lyonesse was launched last year and is a british yarn consisting of a natural linen and falkland island merinocorriedale wool blend. I was fortunate enough to receive a ball of this yarn, a 5050 blend of soft white corriedalemerino with linen. I dont think i every fell in love with yarn this quickly as i did with this. The colour captivated me when i saw it, and i decided it would be perfect for a cardigan for me.
There arent that many companies that do absolutely everything right, so im pleased to share one with you. I had worked with a linen and cotton blend before but the fabric was not half as nice as the swatches i made from the. The blacker lyonesse collection part i posted on september 20, 2016 september 20, 2016 by monanicleoid blacker yarns has long been one of my favourite yarn. Lyonesse is a 5050 wool and linen blend and it is a match made in heaven. While at the eyf market, i purchased only one batch of yarn for a garment, as my stash has been piling up of late. Blacker yarns created this special blend of natural linen and soft white falkland island corriedalemerino wool and worsted spun it for a soft, smooth finish. Back to natural fibre company back to blacker yarns. Strickanleitung lizas tuch falkland coast knitting accessory, strickanleitung lizas tuch falkland coast strickanleitung tuch falkland coast aus blacker yarns lyonesse lizas knitted g. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lyonesse. The combination creates a light yarn with good stitch definition, which retains its block wonderfully. In one corner stood a bookcase with glass doors, filled with books.
I can see why so many designers call it a favourite. Blacker yarns specialize in natural wool from british sheep. New yarns and new colors are now available at the lion brand. Review of lyonesse yarn from blacker last march, i was lucky enough to attend the edinburgh yarn festival with my husband and some of his family. The companys main focus is on highquality, natural, uksourced and produced yarns. Ive been seeing the progress and even some finished projects wow. Mohair is often referred to as natures nylon, so this yarn is particularly well suited to making socks, from comfy everyday to wonderfully hardy hiking socks. Previous blacker westcountry tweed next blacker pure ryeland dk. Blacker lyonesse 4ply linenwool blend yarn the woolly thistle.
The wool adds presence and memory to the yarn, while the linen. Blacker yarns and blacker designs were launched in 2008 as brands of the natural fibre company, our specialist wool mill at launceston on the cornwalldevon border of the uk. Its probably safe that to say new basic is our new favorite yarn. Im a little stalled out on yell at the moment, but i will regroup in a few weeks time. She was dressed in a robe of white wool thrown over her left shoulder and. In this collection you will find exclusive handdyed colorways on different yarn qualities. Blacker yarns we produce a range of beautiful breed specific yarns made exclusively from british sheep, all spun and dyed under one roof in cornwall. The wpi is usually 14 in woollen and 18 in worsted spun yarns.
Apr 08, 2017 as you might imagine, we get to play with a lot of yarns here at the lion brand office. Yarn of the month june part 2 a chat with sonja from blacker. This special 5050 blend of natural linen and soft white falkland island corriedalemerino is worsted spun for a soft, smooth finish, the wool adds presence and memory to the yarn, while the linen contributes crispness and strength. The combination of linen and wool creates a light yarn with. The woolly thistle is pleased to have blacker s mohair blend 4 ply yarn in all 10 colors back in stock. Contemporary baby store 184 papanui road, merivale, christchurch the. Knitting more circles around socks ebook by antje gillingham. Beautiful unique hand spun and hand dyed wool from small suppliers. Blacker mohair blend 4 ply yarn 4 ply yarn, the wooly.
Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Lyonesse is a very unique blend of natural linen and soft white corriedalemerino wool from sheep raised in the treeless moorland of falkland island just east of the patagonian coast. Product categories countrywide yarns quick n easy multi. Yarns at yin hoo a podcast about the fiber arts and. Lyonesse is available in both double knitting and 4ply in a range of breezy summer shades and one natural. New basic yarn is our new favorite lion brand notebook. Our mill specialises in adding value to fleece supplied by farmers and turning it into. Adding mohair to a yarn enhances the effect of dyes, while increasing both durability and softness. New lines come in and we gather around to pair colors, make swatches, and plan projects.
Ive just finished using blacker swan for a new design and oh my goodness, it is a beautiful yarn. Avenue yarns is your onestop shop for knitting, crocheting, weaving, and other fiber crafts. This special blend of natural linen and soft white falkland island corriedale merino wool is worsted spun for a soft, smooth finish. The first of may will see blacker yarns, a company that sells 100% pure, natural british yarns, launch its latest summer yarn called lyonesse. Pure wool a guide to using singlebreed yarns by susan blacker and publisher stackpole books nbn. To see us in action, take a look at our film, through the mill. Blacker yarns knitting yarns and specialist wool products.
Blacker lyonesse dk fine fettle fibres knitting supplies. Lyonesse by blacker yarns, a composition of 50% linen and 50% supersoft merino fiber from the falkland islands mulesingfree. Strickanleitung tuch falkland coast aus blacker yarns. Niamh by isabell kraemer now in blacker yarns lyonesse. Im spinning for sock yarn on my louet s10 dt using beautiful fiber from inglenook fibers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The new yarn british brands blacker yarns consists of merino wool from the sheep from the falkland islands and from flax. But i havent quite got around to knitting it yet continue reading. Lyonesse is a blend of linen and falkland island corriedalemerino wool.
Lyonesse comes to a spectularly sculpted end in a manner rarely seen in vances work. The wool adds presence and memory to the yarn, while the linen contributes crispness and strength. Watch this space for a new and exciting shop in early 2019. Lyonesse comes in two weights, dk and 4 ply, and six colours. The first yarn i tried was blacker yarns lyonesse dk, which is made from a beautiful blend of organic, belgian linen and falkland island corriedalemerino wool. The next garment type i want to talk about is usually called setin sleeve sweater, or sleeve cap sweater, but most of these considerations are also relevant for sleeveless garments, so if you are interested in knitting wellfitting summer tops, this is for. All blacker yarns are made using handselected fleece from regional and rare british sheep, sourced from small producers around the uk and spun at our mill in cornwall. Textured yarns are synthetic filament yarns that are made bulky or. The yarn i used is blacker yarns lyonesse 4ply in colour rose quartz. Nfc spins all the yarns we use for the blacker brand. October 18, 2016 aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid asa is a salicylate drug, and is generally used as an analgesic something that relieves pain for minor aches and pains, to reduce fever an antipyretic, and also as an antiinflammatory drug. Creating a more colorful, connected, and giving world.
Keep using the hashtag to post photos and share with other yarns at yin hoo listeners on our ravelry thread. Blacker yarns was launched in 2008 as a brand of the natural fibre company, a specialist mill at launceston in cornwall. Diannes knitting yarns, we are not allowed callers at our warehouse. This business is supported by the rural development programme for england, for which defra is the managing authority, part financed by the european agricultural fund for rural development. Junes yarn of the month is lyonesse dk, a new yarn from blacker yarns. The project gutenberg ebook of armorel of lyonesse, by walter besant this ebook is. Blacker lyonesse dk linenwool blend yarn the woolly thistle. It is worked seamlessly in the round with slight waist shaping. Blacker yarns created this special blend of natural linen and soft white falkland island corriedalemerino wool and worsted spun it for a soft. Nfc spins all the yarns used for the blacker brand. Lyonesse is available in both double knitting and 4ply in a range of breezy summer dyed shades plus two naturals, all named for precious stones. Launching on 1 may 2015, lyonesse is a 50% linen, 50% wool falklands corriedale and merino, available in 5 shades and a neutral. Blacker lyonesse uk spun natural linenfalkland merino blend wool dk 50g.
This special 5050 blend of natural linen and soft white falkland island corriedalemerino wool is worsted spun for a soft, smooth finish. This is not a slight on his other work, merely an observation. This is our summer range, named after the mythical sunken land of lyonesse, lost under the waves millennia ago off the far west of cornwall or perhaps just remaining as a ghostly presence on the isles of scilly. Marginalia is a jumper worked topdown with raglan sleeves and decorative slipstitch pattern around the hem and wrists. Pure wool 9780811711036, 9780811760959 vitalsource. The natural fibre company has been in existence since 1991, but was taken over by gotland sheep breeder sue blacker in 2005 when she and her family bought the company from its previous owners. Future versions may contain a percentage of merino from the falklands depending on the availability of the corriedale fleece and 50% linen. Rowan digital knitting pattern zb22400002 for a bibbi cardigan to knit in rowan alpaca soft dk yarn. I havent yet had a chance to get into them properly, but i hope to have time to do that in the next couple of weeks. It holds its block really well too, due to the wool content in the yarn.
Split stone is a slightly cropped, boxy sweater with drop shoulders and bracelet length sleeves. The jumper is worked in blacker yarns lyonesse dk, a woollinen blend which feels amazing when worn. The blacker lyonesse collection part i posted on september 20, 2016 september 20, 2016 by monanicleoid blacker yarns has long been one of my favourite yarn companies. Gotland fibre has a soft halo and delicate shine, lending stitch patterns a wonderfully rustic appearance. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. May 01, 2015 we dont just spin yarns here in cornwall. The project gutenberg ebook of armorel of lyonesse, by walter. Soft natural, perfect for quick knitting, felting and crochet projects. Read knitting more circles around socks two at a time, toe up or cuff down by antje gillingham available from rakuten kobo. The star of the show is a stepped, knitpurl design that travels across the.
Im a little stalled out on yell at the moment, but i will regroup in a. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of or cant afford blacker yarns lyonesse dk, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. It pays fair prices for all the fleeces it buys, so as to help support british farmers. Blacker yarns lyonesse 4ply wicker baskets, ravelry, garden. Balloons of ashburton 190 east street, ashburton milk. Yarn of the month june part 2 a chat with sonja from blacker following on from our yarn of the month, featuring lyonesse dk, i was super lucky to be able to ask sonja bargielowska from blacker yarns a few questions about herself, blacker, the new lyonesse range. Especially ideal for spring and summer clothing and accessories.
A summery yarn that will warm you when you are cold and keep the heat away when its hot, that will absorb moisture and is wonderful to knit with. I thought it was time we celebrated winter, and what better way to do it than with 20% off. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. In this story sue and sonja are day dreamers and story tellers and the natural fibre company acts as the fairy godmother.
It is ideal for summer cardigans, tunics, cowls and shawls. Arthurian and other historical references are very few and far between, and lyonesse retains at all times the right to be classed at least in my opinion as a true paragon of high fantasy. I think lyonesse would work very well with textured stitches. See more ideas about tall cabinet storage, kallax shelving unit and ikea algot. From the bestselling author of knitting circles around socks, heres an exciting new collection of fun sock patterns. It is designed to be superwearable, featuring special details, such as eyelet ribbed trims and a rolled edge on the neck trim. Yarns for ropes, nets, airbags, twisted and airjet textured yarns. Ive had a sweaterquantity of beautiful fingeringweight 4 ply raspberry coloured new zealand merino from the wool company in my yarn collection for a while now. Best australian yarns is a substantial and definitive collection of factual and fanciful aussie stories, humour and anecdotesthe result of decades of researching popular aussie culture and history and yarning to mates and other colourful characters from all parts of australia and all walks of life. This special blend of natural linen and soft white falkland island corriedalemerino wool is worsted spun for a soft, smooth finish. Launceston is home to the natural fibre company and blacker yarns. As i knit i found myself wanting to design with the yarn.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. All this week you can get 20% off homelea bliss and homelea hug at. The mill makes all the yarns for the blacker brand. Lyonesse is made by british company blacker yarns, who are part of specialist wool millers the natural fibre company.
The last month has flown by, but no worries, im still here. Blacker yarns refer to lyonesse as their summer range, and the inclusion of linen in the yarn means it is lightweight and relatively summery. This truly is one of our favourite breeds and a must try for anyone looking to delve a little deeper in their journey with breed specific yarns. I ordered some australian superfine merino by cleckheaton and they exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Buy grundl yarns and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Loop stricken dreieckstuch stricken schultertuch stricken schal muster poncho stricken anleitung strickmuster handwerk drachenfels ausgaben. See our selection of beautiful british and fair trade yarns and knitting kits. Blacker yarns and blacker designs were launched in 2008 as brands of the natural fibre company, a specialist wool mill at launceston on the cornwalldevon border of the uk. As well as using traditional processes, we support farming by paying fair prices for the best fleece and building longterm relationships with our suppliers. Simply pop in the coupon code lovewinter at checkout. Bibbi in rowan alpaca soft dk zb22400002 digital pdf wise. The wool adds some presence and memory to the yarn, while the linen contributes crispness and strength.
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