Beautiful Bamboo Yarns Now Available at KYBM

Bamboo yarns have been increasing in popularity over the past few years, and with good reason. They are both soft and gentle against the skin, and as a natural fibre, can be worn in weather conditions ranging from hot to cool. Bamboo 4 or 8ply yarn is suitable for use with most 4 or 8ply patterns, but most closely resembles a cotton yarn in the ball. Bamboo yarn is incredibly strong yet smooth, with a slight silkiness to its handle and appearance.

We are now stocking two beautiful bamboo yarns at Knitting Yarns by Mail.

Cleckheaton Bamboo 4ply is a 100% bamboo yarn, produced in a delightfully calming colour palette with shades ranging from white to pale pink, to soothing blues and greens. For contrast, try Shade 57 "Burnt Orange", which emphasises the aquamarine softness of the remainder of the shade palette. Cleckheaton have produced a pattern book to support the new yarn, containing a range of fashion garments and accessories ideal for warm to cool weather knitting.

Heirloom Bamboo 8ply is manufactured in Italy to the high standards expected in the European Union. Heirloom Bamboo features a range of pastel shades with one or two bolder shades ideal for contemporary fashion garments. I'm sure many of you will recognise Shade 885, a brilliant tangerine, from fashion stores around the country as the hot shade for 2010.

Our range is growing!

We are very excited to announce the arrival of 3 new yarn lines to our extensive range.

Patons Fifi, with its thick and chunky style, is perfect for impatient knitters (you know who you are!). Knitted on large 10mm needles, you'll be finished in no time... and with it's flecked style, the results will be stunning. Those who have knitted with Cleckheaton Gusto before will be familiar with the "chunky look" you'll achieve here with Patons Fifi, and for only $2.95 per 50g ball, your purse will love you as well!

We're expecting Cleckheatons' new yarn Country Paint Box 8ply will quickly become a firm favourite with our customers. Cleckheaton have put a great deal of thought into the creation of their shade palette, and have produced some beautiful shade combinations in these multi-hued yarns. Combined with its softness of handle, Cleckheaton's Country Paint Box is difficult to pass by.

Lastly, we welcome Panda Feltable Wool 8ply to our stable. Made from quality Australian pure new wool and available for only $3.50 per 50g ball, Panda's Feltable Wool 8ply is the perfect all-rounder, suitable for most knitted garments and accessories. Panda Feltable Wool fills the void left by the departure of Panda Woolbale last year, and in our opinion provides the quality and vivid shade range knitters of Panda Woolbale had come to love and depend upon.

As the name suggests, Panda Feltable Wool is also great for felters. If you haven't tried felting before but would like to give it a go, or you're an experienced felter looking for new patterns, this is the product for you. Right now, Panda are offering free patterns and felting instructions suitable for use with Panda Feltable Wool: further details are available on the ball band.

Extended range of Debbie Bliss products at Knitting Yarns by Mail

Debbie Bliss yarns are synonymous with luxury, style and elegance. As a designer, Debbie Bliss is firmly established as one of the most stylish and accessible designers of childrens knitwear working today.

We have now expanded our range of Debbie Bliss yarns to include Baby Cashmerino and Cashmerino Aran yarns. Both are composed of 55% merino wool, 33% microfibre and 12% cashmere, a blend which is ideal for knitting for newborn and small babies, as it is gentle against sensitive new skin.

These luxurious yarns are accompanied by two beautiful Debbie Bliss pattern books for babies and young children, "The Baby Knits Book" and "Special Knits". These Debbie Bliss pattern books will allow you to create gorgeous gifts that will be treasured by new arrivals and parents alike, or alternatively could be given as gifts themselves to expectant mothers or grandmothers.

Visit our website, http://www.knittingyarns.com.au/ for more information.

Introducing Heirloom Bliss

Heirloom Bliss has arrived: Bliss by name, bliss by nature! We believe this exquisite double-twist yarn in 100% fine merino wool will soon become a firm favourite amongst knitters. Furthermore, Heirloom Bliss is proudly Made in Australia, so you can feel comfortable in the knowledge that your purchase is supporting Australian workers and our economy in these tough times.

Heirloom have released an adorable jumper pattern with 3/4 length sleeves and diamond motif trim to accompany Heirloom Bliss. Click here for further details.

Fabulous New Heirloom Color Works

Have a look at this fabulous new yarn from Heirloom. Heirloom Color Works is a 100% pure fine merino yarn, proudly made in Australia. It is clear that the lively colour palette was designed with children in mind, with 24 bright and toning colours to choose from. Create knits that children will love and cherish, whilst indulging your own passion for working with beautiful shades and soft handling natural fibres.

For further details or to purchase, visit Knitting Yarns by Mail. Don't miss out on our special introductory price: the offer ends 31st July, 2009.

Knitters Hint: when designing your own unique garments, shades selected from the one row in the picture above will work best together. They are organised into Pastels, Mid-Tones, Bright Tones and Deep Tones.

To complement the new Color Works yarn, Heirloom has released a book of childrens patterns for children aged 1-10. Simply titled "Color Works", the 10 designs were created with the preferences and growth of children in mind; the necks are loose, the fit is for growing bodies and many of the jumpers have side vents. The designs include cardigans, hats, vest, jacket, scarves, fingerless gloves and headband. We are also offering the pattern book at a special introductory price for a limited time. Click here to see more.

Shepherd Colour 4 Me: New to our Range

We have broadened our range of brands this month with the addition of Colour 4 Me 8ply, a 100% quality Australian wool yarn from Shepherd. We are particularly excited about the two multi shades (bright-multi and pastel-multi), as they are something quite different from the other 8ply yarns available. Click here for more information.

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Patons Patonyle has returned!

Patons Patonyle has been a family favourite for many years. Patonyle has now returned for the Winter 2009 season in a range of shades terrific for both men and women. Patonyle is soft yet hardwearing, and its 80% wool 20% nylon composition makes it ideal for socks. Patons Patonyle is warm machine washable, and is knitted at a tension of 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm on 3.25mm needles.

Click here to view Patonyle on our Knitting Yarns by Mail website.

Click here for Patonyle sock pattern 7016, with 7 sock designs for Patonyle including classic, rib, cable and stripes for men, women and children aged 0-9. The perfect accompaniment to your Patonyle yarn.

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Expanded range of Lana Gatto Prestige 100% Cashmere

Due to popular demand, we are now stocking this luxury yarn in a broader range of shades. Lana Gatto's Prestige 100% Cashmere is the ultimate in indulgence. If you haven't yet had the opportunity to try it, experience now the unparalleled sensation of super soft, warm and sensual 100% cashmere against your skin.



Please visit our Knitting Yarns By Mail website for further details, or to purchase this magnificent yarn.

New: Heirloom Baby Silk 4ply

4ply knitters will love this latest addition to our range. Heirloom Baby Silk is a blend of 88% wool and 12% silk, making for a smoother, softer handle yet retaining the practicality of being machine washable (a feature which parents and grandparents alike will appreciate). Whilst the palette is ideal for baby knitting, Heirloom Silk Touch is not just for kids! The neutral shades are ideal for adult garments and accessories.

Heirloom Baby Silk is available now from our Knitting Yarns By Mail website.

Now available: Heirloom Silk Touch 8ply

Have a look at this terrific new yarn. Combining 85% fine merino wool with 10% alpaca and 5% silk, Heirloom's Silk Touch is luxury with an affordable price-tag. In a range of refreshingly delectable shades, knitters with an eye for design won't be able to resist.

For further details or to purchase, visit our Knitting Yarns by Mail website.

New Yarn Range: Noro Silk Garden

Noro's Silk Garden is a decadent blend of silk, kid mohair and lambswool, available in a stunning range of multi-colour blends. Silk Garden would be ideal for that special garment you've been twitching to knit. We like it for its silky softness, and its simply gorgeous colour pallette. Try it for yourself and see if you agree!

Noro's Silk Garden is available in three shades to suit most tastes and garments. Visit Knitting Yarns By Mail or Stokesay Mohair Farm for further details.

Lana Gatto Prestige 100% Cashmere - Now Available

This is the one you've been waiting for. We are now stocking Lana Gatto's Prestige, one of the best pure cashmere yarns on the market. Prestige is the ultimate in luxury and indulgence. There is nothing like the feeling of 100% cashmere against your skin - it's unbelievable silky softness and warmth.

At this stage, we are stocking Prestige in cream only. We feel that this shade, as one of the most versatile shades around, provides a fantastic opportunity for our customers to see for themselves what an amazing product this is, before we branch out into a broader colour pallette.

Visit our Knitting Yarns By Mail or Stokesay Mohair Farm websites for further details.

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.

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.

Coming Soon - Patons Jet

Due to popular demand, we are adding Patons Jet to our range.

Patons Jet is a blend of 30% alpaca 70% wool, making it lovely and soft to handle, and is available in 50g (74m) balls.

As a 12ply yarn Patons Jet is great for fast results, and is knitted at a tension of 16.5sts and 22 rows to 10cm using 5.5mm needles.

We will be stocking Jet in a range of modern shades, from neutrals to more lively shades.

Patons Jet will reach our warehouse and be available for purchase in early July.


To complement this wonderful new yarn, 'Learn to Crochet': Patons Book 1257 will also be added to our product range early next month. 'Learn to Crochet' features 20 simple yet stylish and practical crochet projects for Patons Jet and Inca yarn, as well as terrific step-by-step instructions and large diagrams for those new to the craft. Although promoted as a 'how-to' guide, the patterns will be warmly welcomed by those more experienced at the art of crochet, as it has been difficult in the past for lovers of the craft to find comprehensive crochet pattern collections. 'Learn to Crochet': Patons Book 1257 will retail for $15.50. We will feature pictures of the patterns both here and on our Knitting Yarns by Mail and Stokesay Mohair Farm websites once they become available.

New: Patons Inca yarn

Due to popular demand, we have recently added Patons Inca to our range. Available in 50g (58m) balls, Inca is a blend of 50% wool, 30% acrylic and 20% alpaca, producing a soft yet durable yarn. Knitted on 7mm needles (at a tension of 13sts per 10cm), it's great for impatient knitters.

Inca is now available from our Knitting Yarns by Mail and Stokesay Mohair Farm websites for $6.50 per ball.