Luxey Linen | Gepard HØR
Luxey Linen | Gepard HØR

Gepard’s HØR is a fine linen yarn in a palette of stunning contemporary hues.

Dyed in Italy, this crisp yet luxey linen softens beautifully with wear.

For projects we’re thinking spring tees, summer singlets and shawlettes in endless variation.

Why not experiment with linen this spring/summer season?

Colourways

THE YARN

FIBRE CONTENT: 100% Extra Fine Linen
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.7oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Fingering / 4 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 160m (175yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Worsted spun
ORIGIN: Dyed in Italy
CARE: Cold hand wash

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

HØR is suitable for a range of knit and crochet pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on RAVELRY.

ABOUT GEPARD

Gepard are a Danish yarn brand influenced by Scandinavian style and design tradition. They offer a range of high-quality yarns in an extensive range of colours.

 
 
 
 
 

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LAID EDGES | A Sock Project
LAID EDGES | A Sock Project

I’m rounding out this year’s Socktober festivities with one last sock project.

This one was a bit of a challenge for me, not because the pattern was overly complicated, but because I chose an unlikely yarn for the experiment.

Knit up in Mirasol’s Ch’ichi, an alpaca/linen/bamboo blend, it wasn’t the easiest on the hands particularly while knitting in a small circumference.

But the results were worth the persistence!

Find my project notes below for the Laid Edges socks.

Enjoy!

Andrea | Loom + Spindle

STUDIO PROJECT | Laid Edges

INTENTION

Knit the Laid Edges sock pattern and explore:

  • Working with Ch’ichi

  • Working cable details on small circumference knitting

DESIGN

Laid Edges was published in May 2020 by Kellie Macpherson, a London horticulturist and budding knitwear designer. The pattern is available as a free digital download at Ravelry.com.

The pattern is available in 3 adult sizes with adjustable foot and leg lengths.

SKILLS

  • Knitting in the round

  • Simple cabling

TOOLS

  • 2.5 mm (no US equivelent) sock needles

MATERIALS

1 x Ch’ichi | Elderflower 03

PROCESS

YARN SELECTION

  • I was drawn to dense and weighty hand feel of Ch’ichi. It had a nice firm ply structure that I thought would be hardwearing enough for socks.

CONSTRUCTION

  • I followed the pattern as written. I didn’t add any extra length to the leg as I new yardage would be tight.

  • For the cuff cast-on I used the alternating cast-on method. To close the toe I used the Kitchener stitch as suggested in the pattern.

FINISHING

  • After weaving in the ends I gave the socks a short soak, after pressing out the water I used sock blockers to hang and dry.

  • The finished gauge was 28 stitches over 10cm (7st per inch).

INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

YARN

  • Ch’ichi is such a curious yarn, it has some softness, some drape and a durable hand-feel that all together is quite unique.

  • Without a lot of natural spring in the yarn (when compared to say a 100% wool yarn), it was tricky to work at such a small gauge. But, not impossible.

CONSTRUCTION + FINISHING

  • The charming cable detail is certainly what drew me to the pattern. Worked over just a few rows it was simple to remember and worked up fairly quickly with a bit of focused effort.

  • The twisted rib cuff was a nice detail that I think adds a clean modern look.

FINAL THOUGHTS

It was certainly fun knitting socks in Ch’ichi, but definitely not an experience for the faint hearted knitter.

Having got this experiement out of my system, I think I’ll stick to the recommended gauge for any future projects.

The resulting socks are comfy and warm.

Who dares me to rock them with sandals this summer?

…have to show off those toe to cuff cables some how, right!

Knitting Laid Edges in Ch’ichi?

Here’s what you’ll need for sizes 1-3: 1 ( 1 , 2) skeins

If you would you like to save this project for later add it to your Ravelry favourites HERE.

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WELCOME | Schacht Flatiron Spinning Wheel
WELCOME | Schacht Flatiron Spinning Wheel

True to form, Schacht’s contribution to the world of traditional Saxony-style spinning wheels is anything but conventional. Built for consistency and speed the Schacht Flatiron is a modular, multi-drive spinning machine.

Made from formed maple ply the Flatiron includes all Schacht’s clever design features that we’ve come to regard, like quick release levers for easy bobbin and flyer changes, self-aligning bearings for precise action, and three drive modes for Scotch tension, double-drive or bobbin-lead configurations.

Completely customizable, the wheel can be assembled straight out of the box with the flyer on either the left or the right, and with double-treadle action you’re guaranteed an ergonomic spin.

Optional extras include the Schacht Bulky Plyer Flyer, and a range of whorl sizes from the ‘Extra-Slow’ up to the ‘Super High’ with a mind-boggling ratio of 26.1:1. 

Shipped with three Travel Bobbins, Medium and Fast whorls, a threading hook and both a cotton and poly drive band, you’ll have lots to explore with the Schacht Flatiron Spinning Wheel.

FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE

  • Adaptable to any need, skill level or spinning technique

  • Modular design and multiple drive modes allow for customization

  • Interchangeable orifice/flyer positioning for ergonomic spinning

  • Full maple ply construction

  • Long, comfortable treadles

  • Included whorls offer spinning ratios between 10.4:1 and 17.4:1

  • Quick release levers for easy bobbin and flyer changes

  • Precise control knob for fine tuning take-up

  • Two-year limited warranty

OUR KIT INCLUDES

  • Ladybug Spinning Wheel (complete specifications HERE)

  • 3 x ‘Travel’ bobbins

  • Medium speed whorl (WS6706)

  • Fast speed whorl (WS6707)

  • Threading hook

  • Black poly drive band

  • Cotton drive band

  • Instruction manual

  • Loom & Spindle Leader Yarn 3 Pack

  • Loom & Spindle Yarn Gauge

CUSTOMISATION AND ACCESSORIES

The Flatiron uses the same bobbins, whorls, and flyer as the Schacht Ladybug, Flatiron, and Sidekick wheels. Accessories available include:

  • Extra Slow, Slow, High, and Super High-speed whorls 

  • Bulky Plyer Flyer Package

For custom order enquiries please get in touch to discuss your needs. We would love to help you out!

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Sunny Summer Hues | Ch'ichi
Sunny Summer Hues | Ch'ichi

Featuring alpaca, linen and bamboo with soft tweedy flecks, Mirasol’s Ch’ichi is a somewhat unusual blend.

We adore the alpaca for its softness and warmth, the linen for its drape, the bamboo for its luminance and the tweed for adding a rustic touch.

So, is it a winter yarn, a summer yarn, a rustic yarn? Perhaps something in between!

In a palette of delightfully sunny summer hues, we think this curious yarn will brighten any mood.

Shop all shades HERE.

Colourways

THE YARN

FIBRE CONTENT: 30% Alpaca, 30% Linen, 25% Bamboo (Viscose), 15% Micro Tweed
NET WEIGHT: 100g (3.5oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: DK / 8 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 200m (219yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Worsted spun, moderate ply
ORIGIN: Spun in Peru
CARE: Cold hand wash

PROJECT SUGGESTIONS

Ch’ichi is suitable for a range of knitted pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on RAVELRY.

ABOUT MIRASOL

Mirasol offer a range of sumptuous yarns made from rich alpaca, wool and cotton fibres all sourced from the Peruvian Andes. A portion of every Mirasol purchase is dedicated directly to funding a school in the remote area of Munani in the region of Puno to educate the children of the shepherds who live there. Visit www.mirasolperu.com for more information.

 
 
 
 

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THE RHYTHM ISSUE | Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 39
THE RHYTHM ISSUE | Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 39

The Rhythm Issue | Pom Pom Quarterly Winter 2021

Rhythm inspires Pom Pom’s Issue 39 Winter 2021 collection. It’s bursting with knit and crochet pieces inspired by aspects of rhythm we see, such as written musical scores and the visual representation of soundwaves. The result is a voluminous mixtape of patterns that honour echoes, explore semitonal shifts in colour, and shows-off repeating motifs to get you into a stitching groove.

As creative director, artist, maker, and stylist Lydia Morrow brings her jazzy sense of style to the photoshoot. In ‘Rhythms of Handiwork’, Felicity (Felix) Ford explores the communal and historical relationship between craft and rhythm, while Claudia Khan writes touchingly about the delicate melody of parenthood, partnership, and time in her article, ‘A Family Song’.

Rhythm features designs by: Judith Brand, Astrid Colding Sivertsen, Adella Dutra, Ana D, Tetyana Vyazovska, Johanna Kunin, Nidhi Kansal, Keiko Kikuno, Cleo Malone and Valerie Ng.

At whatever tempo you craft, there’s harmony here for you!

We have now sold out of Issue 39.
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DECRESCENDO | JUDITH BRAND

Pattern Notes: A crocheted hat worked from the bottom up.
Yarn: DK / 8 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 

MADRIGAL | ASTRID COLDING SIVERTSEN

Pattern Notes: Worked from cuff to tip with a shaped thumb gusset.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 

OLIVEROS | CLEO MALONE

Pattern Notes: Knit in brioche stitch, top down in one piece.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 

PINK NOISE | ADELLA DUTRA

Pattern Notes: Knit top-down in the round, featuring raglan yoke construction.
Yarn: Aran / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 
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POLYRHYTHM | JOHANNA KUNIN

Pattern Notes: Seamless raglan pullover with relaxed-fit and allover, two-colour stranded colourwork pattern.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 

ROCKMORE | ANA D

Pattern Notes: A crocheted piece worked from side to side in 5 pieces.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 

SEMITONE | VALERIE NG

Pattern Notes: Worked top down.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 
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SYNAESTHESIA | KEIKO KIKUNO

Pattern Notes: A reversible toe-up sock knitted with double knitting technique.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 

TREMBITA | TETYANA VYAZOVSKA

Pattern Notes: Worked in the round, featuring a narrow folded cuff and Roositud colourwork pattern.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 

WAVETABLE | NIDHI KANSAL

Pattern Notes: A drop shoulder pullover worked bottom up and in the round to the underarms.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

 
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