Brooklyn Tweed Loft + Isager Soft Fine.

Isager recently released a delightful batch of new colors in their fuzzy alpaca, silk, and yak blend, Soft Fine. We love Soft Fine as a mohair substitute, for those sensitive to that fiber – it has all the halo of mohair and, for some, a softer texture.

As we unpacked these new colors, Bailey got to work pairing them up with Brooklyn Tweed Loft, still enamored of the lightweight fabric of her “Karla Cardigan.”

Anne Ventzel’s design is striking, a simple slip stitch pattern that shines in Bailey’s unique yarn selection.

There’s something really special about Brooklyn Tweed Loft and Isager Soft Fine held together, a balance of structure and softness, a lofty fabric at a quick-to-knit gauge. Here are some “Karla Cardigan” color pairs!

There are other exciting things to make with Loft + Soft Fine, of course. The gauge for Anne Ventzel’s “Karla Cardigan” is 16 stitches = 4″; here are other patterns at a similar gauge, ideal for this yarn combination:

Look for Bailey’s “Karla Cardigan” on display here at HYS, and browse these and many other yarns on our online store!

“Aluna Sweater” in Isager Bouclé & Silk Mohair.

Anne Ventzel’s latest design makes beautiful use of two of our softest yarns: Isager Bouclé and Silk Mohair. Meet the “Aluna Sweater”!

Though she models this sweater with short sleeves, Ventzel thoughtfully included instructions and yardage for a long sleeved option as well.

The combination of these fuzzy yarns brings textural interest to this colorwork yoke pullover.  For the main color, Color A, 1 strand of Isager Bouclé is held together with 2 strands of Silk Mohair, and for the contrast, Color B, 1 strand of Isager Bouclé is held together with just 1 strand of Silk Mohair.

I especially like the version shown with the contrast flipped – a darker shade for Color A and a lighter for Color B.

Between Isager Bouclé and Silk Mohair, there are lots of “Aluna Sweater” color combinations to try – here are a few from me!

Look for Anne Ventzel’s “Aluna Sweater” on Ravelry, and Isager Bouclé and Silk Mohair in the lace weight section here at HYS. You can also see all the yarns and colors we have in stock by browsing our online store for local pickup or shipping. If you do shop online, use the code WELCOME10 for 10% off your first purchase!

“Karla Cardigan” in Brooklyn Tweed Loft & Isager Soft Fine.

Bailey recently knit this beautiful sweater as a sample for the shop, Anne Ventzel’s “Karla Cardigan.”

The design is striking, a simple slip stitch pattern that shines in Bailey’s unique yarn selection. Seeking softness, structure, and a lightweight feel at a bulky weight gauge, she paired Brooklyn Tweed Loft and Isager Soft Fine.

Close matching shades are a good idea when you’re holding two strands together for colorwork patterns like this – that helps to ensure that the motif will be legible against the background color. They don’t have to match exactly, however, since similar colors can blend when held together.

Here are some other “Karla Cardigan” color ideas Bailey came up with!

Ventzel’s pattern calls for Isager Soft and Tvinni held together, another lovely combination.

These color and yarn combinations will also work for Anne Ventzel’s variations on this pattern, “Karla Cape” and “Little Karla.” Look for Bailey’s “Karla Cardigan” on display here at HYS, and browse the yarn to make it on our online store!

Hello, Sandnes Garn Double Sunday!

We’re excited to have another yarn from Norwegian yarn company Sandnes Garn on our shelves: meet Double Sunday!

Sandnes Garn Double Sunday:

  • DK weight
  • 100% merino wool
  • 118 yards/50g
  • $11 each

This springy merino is a thicker version of Sandnes Garn Sunday, and so named because two strands of Sunday knit up at the same gauge as one Double Sunday.

What to knit with Double Sunday? Here are some ideas!

I’ve already swatched and cast on for a PetiteKnit “Sille Slipover” using Double Sunday in black, and I’m thoroughly enjoying this plush yarn, and appreciating the stitch definition.

Look for Double Sunday in the DK weight section here at HYS!