Wednesday, July 23, 2008

New: Stokesay Luxury Mohair 8ply

This is a Stokesay Special Purchase. Everything you could ask for in a mohair yarn - heaps of character, loads of texture; a modern boucle style yarn. True luxury at an affordable price. New pattern book for this yarn out soon.

50g (125m) ball. 80% mohair, 16% wool, 4% nylon. Tension: 21sts per 10cm using 4mm needles.

Stokesay Luxury Mohair 8ply is available in the five great shades below for $6.95 per ball.




Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Learn to Knit: All You Need to Know Guidebook

This publication has been produced for those new to knitting, who want to learn more about this wonderful craft.

New techniques are introduced with easy ‘how-to’ instructions, with large sized step-by-step illustrations to guide you. The book also contains 20 easy projects, from accessories to homewares, to help you practice and use the skills you learn.

Designs in the book use Patons Inca, a soft to handle ‘quick knit’ yarn, and Patons Loopy, a yarn which is all about texture and colour, and brilliantly soft to touch. Designs include ladies and mens hats (2-4 balls), scarves (4-7 balls for single colour), cushions (4-6 balls for single colour), womens sweaters (12-14 balls size M), rugs (22-25 balls), headband (1 ball) and poncho (15 balls).

'Learn to Knit: all you need to know guidebook' is available for $15.50 from our Stokesay Mohair Farm and Knitting Yarns by Mail websites.

Now Available: Learn to Crochet - Patons Book 1257

Takes you step-by-step through the basic techniques of crochet. 20 easy projects assist the beginner in their journey, but would also suit those more experienced at crochet.


Patterns are designed for Patons Inca and Jet (available on our 'Knitting Yarns' page), and include garments, accessories and homewares.


As pictured: top row far right: Wrap Jacket, requires 18 balls Patons Jet for Size M. Middle row, far left: Jet Beanie in Treble, requires 2 balls Jet, Co-ordinating Fingerless Gloves require 1 ball Jet. Bottom row left: Chevron Rug (8 balls each of 3 shades Inca) and Bolster Cushion (4 balls MC, 3 balls C1, 2 balls C2 in Inca). Poncho (top row, centre) requires 6 balls Patons Inca. The fashionable Shrug in Mesh Crochet (top row, 2nd from end) requires 6 balls Patons Jet.

'Learn to Crochet', Patons Book 1257 can be purchased for $15.50 from our Knitting Yarns by Mail and Stokesay Mohair Farm websites.





Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Patons Jet: In Stock Now!

Patons Jet can now be purchased via our Knitting Yarns by Mail and Stokesay Mohair Farm websites. Patons Jet is a quick-to-knit, soft to handle 12ply yarn, combining the softness and durability of wool and alpaca. Patons Jet is available in the 8 shades pictured below for $6.50 per ball.