Yarn Reviews
Bright and bouncy, silky and smooth, these brand-new yarns will make the most lovely knits nd for your spring wardrobe
The newest yarns offer colour, softness, bounce and drape
AMANO Ayni
Shade pictured Paprika (5002) Skein weight/length 50g/200m Needle size 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) Tension 25 sts and 36 rows to 10cm Fibre content 80% baby alpaca, 20% silk Care Hand wash RRP £10.95 Contact 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com Ayni’s delicious combination of softest baby alpaca and strong, luminous silk makes this sportweight yarn perfect for gorgeous shawls and garments. There is a pleasing swing and drape to the fabric, and a gentle halo to give a subtle haze across the stitches. The 14 colourways feature jewel brights and lovely neutrals, all infused with a warm radiance.
DEBBIE BLISS Sita
Shade pictured Buttermilk (04) Ball weight/length 50g/115m Needle size 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) Tension 20 sts and 30 rows to 10cm Fibre content 45% silk, 40% cotton, 15% polyamide Care Hand wash RRP £9.95 Contact 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com A luxurious and lightweight blend of glowing mulberry silk and cool mako cotton, this new spring-summer yarn from Debbie Bliss’s Pure Bliss Collection is so lovely to knit with. Its aran-weight chainette construction gives plump, defined stitches with a velvety softness to the fabric. The eight-shade palette is full of rich brights and some soft pastels.
THE FIBRE CO Luma
Shade pictured Ciel Skein weight/length 50g/125m Needle size 3.75-4mm (UK 9-8/US 5-6) Tension 21-23 sts and 28-32 rows to 10cm Fibre content 50% merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk Care Hand wash RRP £9.60 Contact 07749 466 037 www.thefibreco.com Luma is a gorgeous new DK yarn that’s perfect for spring layering, yet also wonderfully soft enough for next-to-skin garments. The colour palette is a sophisticated mix of serene neutrals and vibrant brights, with a delicate semi-solid look to the knitted fabric. This yarn’s excellent drape and stitch definition will create stand-out lace and textured fabrics.
RICO DESIGN Fashion Silk Blend
Shade pictured Silver Ball weight/length 50g/220m Needle size 5mm (UK 6/US 8) Tension 20 sts and 30 rows to 10cm Fibre content 45% cotton, 45% silk, 10% polyamide Care Hand wash RRP £8.95 Contact www.rico-design.co.uk A new and wonderfully soft spring yarn, Fashion Silk Blend has a chainette construction, which gives the cotton-silk blend a great bounce and keeps the fabric super lightweight. It will knit up into garments that are light, breezy, and perfect for a cool spring day. There are six muted shades in this DK yarn, and pattern support from Rico includes cardigans and a scarf.
WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Wensleydale Gems
Shade pictured Turquoise (392) Skein weight/length 100g/225m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% Wensleydale wool Care Hand wash RRP £8.50 Contact 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com ‘Gems’ is the perfect name for this new collection, as these vivid colours have a jewel-like radiance. The beautiful lustre of Wensleydale wool shines through in the mouth-watering array of 20 dazzling shades. Spun as a sleek, supple single ply, the yarn flows through the fingers as you knit, creating a fabric that is woolly yet soft, with great drape.
OPAL Fresh & Juicy
Shade pictured Freshly Harvested Peppers (9360) Ball weight/length 100g/425m Needle size 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) Tension 30 sts and 42 rows to 10cm Fibre content 75% wool, 25% polyamide Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £8.50 Contact 0117 300 5244 www.viridianyarn.com Opal’s new collection really is fresh and juicy, and will brighten your day every time you pick up your needles! Choose from eight striped and variegated colourways, ready to be transformed into comfortable and durable socks you’ll want to show off. The fibre blend is machine-washable, which great whether you’re making socks or cheerful jumpers for kids.