I think there’s just something a little magical about Kauni. The long stripes are fun to knit up and I find myself knitting longer just to get to the next color. I wanted a shawl that was a bit warmer for fall (more solid looking, not so much lace pattern), so I made this Citron out of the EPA color. Now I find myself checking out the other colors to see which I can make next. (Pretty sure I need a blue AND a red. But next, I might make this scarf out of two different colors.) Actually, it would also be fun to make this or this with two different colors as well. Now’s the time to pick out a few balls, since we just re-stocked the Kauni for you!
We’ve also added a few more things for today’s update as well. You’ll find:
Kollage Riveting – the cool yarn made from recycled blue jeans. We’ve re-stocked one of the sport weight colors (the rest are on backorder). But even more fun, in addition to the sport weight (which we’ve carried since it came out), we also now have it in Worsted weight as well. You’ll find it in all 9 colors. I think the Urbanity Vest would be great for layering as the weather gets cooler. (Speaking of layering – check out my friend Missy’s blog for a post on layering for the fall. Vests, cardigans, shawls and capelets are all perfect for layering when you don’t know if the weather will stay cool all day or warm up in the afternoon and turn cold again at night.)
Claudia Hand Painted – this was one of the very first lines that we carried here at The Loopy Ewe five years ago, and it’s still a favorite. Such fun color combinations. Here’s a cute Trellis Lace scarf that shows off the multi colors. Or how about the Seafoam Scarf?
Shibui – we got boxes and boxes from Shibui last week! We’re re-stocked on Sock and Silk Cloud, and we’ve also added their new Heichi base to the shop as well. Heichi is a worsted weight silk that has a tweedy look to it. Great for hats, scarves and vests. The Vortex hat has been a popular pattern for Heichi, and takes two skeins. I think the tweed look makes it a really nice yarn for guy projects (which you all ask about frequently!).
The Loopy Ewe Solid Series – white is back in stock! There are 34 pages of projects with our Solid Series on Ravelry. Have you popped over there to check them out?
Trendsetter Cash Woole – formerly known as Lane Borgosesia Cashwool, this lace weight yarn now comes in a ball and is ready to knit. They’ve also increased the yardage, but still kept the price under $20. We have 16 colors now in stock, with 17 more coming in the next couple of weeks.
Lavishea – the perfect little tin of hand moisturizer. These bars are quick and easy to use and don’t leave a greasy film on your skin. We have them in Lemongrass, Ginger Blossom, White Lily Amber, Cucumber Melon, Citrus Basil, Lavendar, Pear, Man Bar (kind of spicy), Yarn (vanilla) and Unscented. I keep one in my knitting bags.
Kollage Needles – square DPN’s and circulars have all been re-stocked. I find myself pulling out my square DPN’s frequently. I just like the feel of them.
Malabrigo Sock – this fingering weight yarn makes beautiful socks and the colors are gorgeous. You might also try it for fingerless mitts. Did you see the new Spatterdash Wristwarmers in Knitty? Those look fun.
Malabrigo Rasta – super bulky also translates to super fast to knit up. Try the Bulky Mobius Cowl (which uses 1 skein) or the Speedy Cabled Beret.
Berocco Sox – This sock yarn comes in a 440 yd. ball and knits up in fun patterns and stripes. We have new colors tonight, in addition to restocking some of the others. (If you notice an “x” in the colorway name, that means that color is no longer available to re-order, so we only have it while it lasts here.) It’s also fun to knit baby sweaters, hats, and scarves with patterning yarn liked this.
Berocco Ultra Alpaca Fine – Also a fingering weight yarn, the 50/30/20 (Peruvian Highland Wool, Nylon, Alpaca) makes warm and toasty socks or shawls for just $10.50 per 433 yd. skein. I’ve been wanting to make this Batik shawl forever. I think it would be beautiful in this Alpaca Fine.
Have fun poring over the new things tonight! And if you made it to the end of the post and leave a blog comment (because you all very seldom leave comments on Mondays – you’re too often popping right over to shop, which is also good!), you might just win a skein of Kauni ….
Sheri alwaysreadytogoknitonceIhaveperusedallofthesefunpatternsintheMondayposts
Your Citron is beautiful – how much yarn did you use?
That’s a nice looking Citron shawl.
Thank you for all the pattern suggestions.
Hi Sheri,
So happy to see you’re settled in colorado now. I know that’s where you want to be (rather than STL!!). I always enjoy seeing all you bring to The Loopy Ewe.
I read the whole post and yes, I love Kauni to. I made Wendy’s Kauni shawl for my sister’s birthday present last year. I have a skein sitting a waiting to me used for me!
Of course I made it to the end of the post! I love Kauni, I need to come up with another reason to use it. . .
I haven’t tried it yet…but have my eye on a few colors I like….like I don’t have enough yarn already!…
I’m using Kauni to knit a Damask pattern cardi…..I, too, love the long runs, but it is very slow going. This is turning out to be one of those multi-year projects…….
Great pattern ideas! You’re right about not commenting on Mondays. Got to get those items in the cart and check out before they disappear. 🙂
I love it when you link patterns to yarns – it adds to my queue and give me a chance to see something I most likely hadn’t seen before.
Hope your monday was happy!
Thank you for all the pattern links. I really enjoy seeing new to me patterns and a lot of ideas for future projects. I would love to try Kauni sometime. Your shawl is lovely.
Your Kauni shawl is beautiful, inspired me to pull out my pink and beige Kauni and look for a nice pattern. Another color would be great for a Christmas gift for Mom. Now off to check out the new stuff.
Do you know how to pronounce Kauni? Since it is Danish yarn, produced in Estonia, I have been wondering if it rhymes with tawny, or brownie? or something else?
No matter how long your blog post is….I LOVE IT!!
Would love to try Kauni!
Kauni Kauni Kauni how I love you Kauni!
Five years? Hasn’t it been longer than that?
You are so right! I hardly ever make it to the end cuz I am clicking the links and peeking at what is now available!! So much fun!! I love your citron BTW. I have a skein of that Kauni and I am trying to figure out what to make–thinking maybe Revontuli. Have you done one of those yet?
Now that Camp Loopy is over I am feverishly knitting socks for Christmas gifts, may have to take some time out to knit myself the Bulky Mobius Cowl!
That’s interesting about the Trendsetter Cash Woole; I used the Lane Borgosesia Cashwool on my Camp Loopy Project 3. Wonder what it’s like now…
*wanders off to look*
Your Citron in Kauni is so pretty. Off to look at the colorful yarn.
I’ve been wanting to knit Citron for awhile, but seeing it in the Kauni confirms I NEED to make Citron and I NEED some Kauni! 🙂 I loooove your Citron – soo gorgeous!
Thank you! I love the Monday posts with all the new yarns and ideas. My To Do List just got bigger.
Who wouldn’t read your posts to the end??? The endings are my favorite part. Would love to win some Kauni for a 10-stitch blanket.
I read your blog posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Even after you’ve told us in a previous blog post that you won’t be posting, I still go and check for a blog post. Icing on the cake would be to win a skein of Kauni.
Made it to the end even while checking out all those great pattern ideas! I love that you offer those, although it makes for an endless list of “love to knit that” knitting!
lots of pretties up tonight – have some sitting in my cart and hoping it’s still there come payday 🙂
Thanks for reminding me to check out Knitty Deep Fall 2011! I keep forgetting!
And thanks for the contest!
Aww you’re so right Sheri, I dont comment on Mondays because I’m always distracted by the new yarn 🙁 Kauni or not I’m going to try to make an effort to comment more on Mondays!
Btw I really like your Citron. I’ve never used Kauni. Now that I’ve delved back into stranded knitting after years I will probably need some to buy some Kauni in the near future 🙂
I have been envying the Kauni!!! Here’s hoping I can knit my own Citron!!!
What a beautiful shawl! I always love seeing your completed projects. As much as love to browse through the store, sometimes I have trouble imagining a given colorway worked up. Yes, I can click on “projects” or hop to ravelry, but your blog is a much faster introduction to new yarn.
Love your linking to patterns, love finding new things to do.
Lots of tempting goodies!
Thanks for the contest!
Now that would be cool! Northern Lights shawl here I come!
Cool yarn!
I can’t wait to try the Heichi. I love that you keep a variety of non-wools!
i would love to try Kauni sometime. on a yarn diet per hubby’s request but winning yarn does not count =0P
Beautiful shawl, I love the classic look of the black/grey/white.
You probably don’t get comments on Mondays because people are too busy going off to stalk the shop!
i agree–Kauni is great stuff!
I appreciate all the pattern suggestions. I read your blog three times a week, and I have expanded my knitting repertoire. My mom and I are currently knitting Pamuya thanks to your recommendation and enjoying it tremendously!
You have interested me in the Kauni. I am placing it on my list for my next order. Thanks!
I really want to try the Riveting. Hopefully it will still be in stock when I can buy yarn again (sometime after I finish my blanket, which should be Columbus Day weekend).
Fleece by Kieran Foley is another pretty choice for Kauni. : )
So, if I actually win a skein, I’ll have to buy more to go with it, so then we’ll both win!
A chance for free yarn? I’m in!
Hello World. 🙂
(too sleepy to do more than gaze at beautiful yarn…)
I’ve used Kuani for 3-4 projects. Even a simple scarf looks special when knit with it. I especially like the effects in modular scarves. While it is scratchy it will soften with washing.
Wow! I wish I could knit faster as my stash will be getting bigger this week. All the beautiful yarn. Thanks for suggesting patterns to go with the various yarns. I appreciate it!