Kusha Kusha Scarf kits have just arrived from Habu - this scarf is a fabulous piece of art, knitted with one strand of stainless steel yarn and one strand of superfine merino and then felted. The stainless gives it a great moldable quality around your neck. Lots of wonderful colors of superfine merino have arrived too, so you can put together your own kit!
Brook has been knitting up a lacy scarf out of the Araucania Lonco, a beautiful mercerized cotton. The yarn has just a bit of sheen and takes dye beautifully. It's perfect for a lace scarf or a light-weight sweater ideal for Santa Barbara. We've just received several new colors, each more vibrant than the last. At 440 yards per hank, there are lots of possibilities for spring even if you get just one.
Knitting In The Round 2 Saturdays, February 6th and 20th, 10am-1pm Class Limit: 8 Fee: $55
These garments all have one thing in common - they were knitted in the round. This means there was little to no seaming when the knitting was through. This is a must-learn technique for knitters, not only for the ease in finishing, but because seams sometimes add bulk where you don't want it. This is a great technique that will come in handy for many future projects!
Nick just finished knitting his sweater - the fabulous orange stripes are knit in Alchemy Sanctuary Yarn, a hand-dyed blend of merino and silk. It looks fantastic on him!
I hope that everyone is having a fabulous time with their friends and families over the holiday season. It's such a treat to know that so many of you will get special gifts from Loop & Leaf this year! It's given us a chance to meet so many of your wonderful families, and we know they've taken great care in finding a present you will love.
Thank you for supporting us over the past year, and Happy Holidays from Loop & Leaf!
