We love all things Isager here at the Hillsborough Yarn Shop, and are excited to bring a new Isager yarn into the shop – meet Eco Soft!
Isager Eco Soft:
- aran weight
- 56% alpaca, 44% cotton
- 137 yards/50 g
- $9.50 each
Eco Soft’s construction is a little unusual – undyed alpaca fiber is blown into an organic cotton chainette tube, resulting in a beautiful tonal yarn with a stunning halo, the cotton core seeming to glow through the alpaca fuzz. Garments and accessories made with Eco Soft are soft, cuddly, and warm, but lightweight.
Bailey has cast on for PetiteKnit’s “Cloud Sweater,” an oversized drop-shoulder pullover with a rolled funnel-neck. She was able to get the pattern gauge (17 stitches = 4″) with Eco Soft alone, though if you’re seeking extra warmth, you can certainly add a strand of Silk Mohair.
What else to knit with Eco Soft? Here are a few ideas…
- “Lulu Slipover – Chunky Edition,” by PetiteKnit – turtleneck vest, buttoned at sides
- “Flurry,” by Ankestrick – textured cardigan
- “Eclair,” by Karin Fernandes – raglan pullover with split high/low hem
- “Badger and Bloom,” by Anne Ventzel – colorwork yoke pullover
- “Robinia Sweater,” by Anne Ventzel – colorwork stripe pullover
- “Sweater No. 21,” by My Favorite Things – mesh lace pullover
- “Levitate Wrap,” by My Favorite Things – oversized wrap cardigan
- “Sophie Shawl,” by PetiteKnit – garter stitch shawl with i-cord edge
- “Harris Hood,” by Cheryl Mokhtari – oversized hood
Look for Isager Eco Soft in the aran weight section here at HYS! We keep many other Isager yarns in stock as well, including Silk Mohair, Alpaca 2, Alpaca 3, Jensen, Boucle, and more…