Brand new from Kelbourne Woolens: meet Erin!
Kelbourne Woolens Erin:
- bulky weight
- heathered
- 60% fine Irish wool, 40% New Zealand wool
- 158 yards/100 grams
- $18 each
Erin is a bulky weight wool made in Donegal, Ireland, from a hearty blend of 60% fine Irish wool and 40% New Zealand wool. This rustic, toothy wool is ideal for making rugged sweaters and accessories.
So far, only one pattern has been published for Kelbourne Woolens Erin, a stunning cabled cardigan designed by KW cofounder Kate Gagnon Osborn, “Winter Sweater.”
“Winter Sweater,” by Kate Gagnon Osborn, knit with Kelbourne Woolens Erin. Photo © Kelbourne Woolens
The folks at Kelbourne Woolens are hard at work on a full pattern collection for Erin, and I’m predicting more classic cables – in the meantime, here are some other great ways to use Erin!
- “The World’s Simplest Mittens,” by Tin Can Knits – basic stockinette mittens in multiple gauges; for Erin, follow the chunky weight instructions
- “Speedy Spunni,” by Skeindeer Knits – colorwork mittens in 2 colors
- “Timbo Vest,” by Gabriella Calderini – colorblock broken rib vest in 2 colors
- “Grærup Chunky,” by Camila Vad – colorwork pullover in 2 or 6 colors
- “Eventyr,” by Skeindeer Knits – colorwork pullover in 2 colors
- “Wave of Change Pullover,” by Denise Bayron – stockinette pullover with purl ridge stripes
- “Ursa,” by Jacqueline Cieslak – cropped pullover with ribbed detail
- “Tähkä cardigan,” by Sari Nordlund – boxy stockinette cardigan
Look for Erin in the bulky weight section here at HYS, along with Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky!