24.02.14

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I’m delighted to announce some lovely new yarn bases.

Kirsten Sock

A light sock weight yarn, made from pure superwash merino, with a soft twist. 492 yards (450m) per 100g. Recommended needle size is 2.25mm (US 1). £13.20 (including VAT), £11.00 (excluding VAT) per 100g skein. (Regular Range)

Betsy DK

A dk weight yarn, made from superwash 70% Blue Faced Leicester wool, 20% silk, 10% cashmere, with a springy twist. 250 yards (230m) per 115g. Recommended needle size is 4mm (US 6). £15.60 (including VAT), £13.00 (excluding VAT) per 115g skein. (Regular Range)

Birgit Sport

A sports weight yarn, made from 80% superfine alpaca, 20% silk. 285 yards (260m) per 100g. Recommended needle size is 3.5mm (US 4). £14.40 (including VAT), £12.00 (excluding VAT) per 100g skein. (Regular Range)

Annabel DK

A dk yarn, made from 2 plies merino, 1 ply superwash merino, which creates a marled effect when dyed. 250 yards (225m) per 100g. Recommended needle size is 4mm (US 6). £13.20 (including VAT), £11.00 (excluding VAT) per 100g skein. (Occasional Range)

Zoe Aran

An aran weight yarn, made from 60% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 10% bamboo. 180 yards (165m) per 100g. Recommended needle size is 4.5mm (US 7). £14.40 (including VAT), £12.00 (excluding VAT) per 100g skein. (Occasional Range)

21.02.14

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And this week’s preview is up!

With a different photo set up, and new lighting, the photos will look brighter than usual. I have done my best when editing to allow for this, but photos taken under artificial light will always present the colours more brightly and more saturated than when seen under natural light (especially in the dull Northern Hemisphere). I try to tread a balance between the two, by photographing under artificial light, but editing and writing the colour descriptions in natural light.

I strongly advise you to take the time to read the descriptions. Sometimes they contain important details about the colourway, that I was unable to show in the photo.

Don’t forget, this is the last update of mixed bases, before we switch to our new schedule of updates on March 1st. This is also the last of the stock of Antonia, Caitlin, Florence, and Patricia, for a good long while now (maybe even until autumn).

Also, we are revisiting the topic of your preference for the update time, and I would greatly appreciate your input. You can vote by clicking here.

13.02.14

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This week’s preview is up! Packed full of lovely Spring shades, from soft delicate tints to bold cheerful colours. I hope it lifts your spirits, and helps you ignore the terrible weather we all seem to be enduring!!