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May’s Monthly Yarn Sale is Swish!

Swish is pretty much the perfect yarn: it’s soft, it’s warm, it’s machine washable, and it comes in a variety of weights and lots of colors … what more could you want?! DK, worsted, and bulky weight Swish yarns are all 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool (plus there’s a fingering weight version in Bare if you want to dye your own!).

Swish yarn colors in a grid

DK and worsted weights have LOTS of colors, and our newest bulky weight comes in a beautiful array of jewel tones.

Swish Bulky and Worsted

Want to see some soft & cozy items knit up in Swish yarns? I’ll start with the DK weight…

Modern Toque and Herringbone with a Twist wrist warmers

That’s the Modern Toque by Maria Leigh and Herringbone With A Twist wrist warmers by Joan Beck, both from our Accents collection of quick and easy accessories.

Stiletto Pullover top

The Stiletto Pullover by Kristen TenDyke is a sweet springy garment.

Kitty Mitties mittens with cat paws

And the Kitty Mitties by Kate Lonsdale are just flipping adorable! Now moving on to patterns in Swish Worsted…

Kai Hat and Cowl

Kai Hat, Cowl, and Long Scarf by Tetiana Otruta is a snuggly group of accessory patterns in our Adventure Awaits collection.

Herne Cardigan

The Herne Cardigan by Jaclyn Zifos is a classic, cozy cardigan with pockets.

Brigid Cardigan

And the Brigid Cardigan by Margaret Mills is another option for a squishy cabled cardi—Swish is clearly GREAT for cables!

Ribbon Wrap in reds and pinks

The Ribbon Wrap by illitilli is a fun way to play with some Swish colors!

Seed Stitch Cowl free pattern

And lastly, a couple of Swish Bulky knits! The Seed Stitch Cowl and Hood by Jessica Zoz is a free pattern, and a fun, easy knit! Our merchandise planner Alexis knit up a TON of these over the holidays!

Winter Dreamer Hat

And the cables on the Winter Dreamer Hat by Kalurah Hudson really pop in the Swish.

Swish skeins in a circle

Of course, you can choose Swish for other patterns that call for DK, worsted, or bulky weight yarn, if you think the soft, warm, superwash qualities of Swish would be a good fit. Happy knitting!


Marching In

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I have no less than 5 friends having babies by the end of 2014: my pediatrician, my daughter’s best friend’s mom, my sister…one friend is even having twins! I have to knit every new baby I know something, too. I consider it a good luck charm. With two babes of my own, time is short so I’m always in need of a go-to baby knit. It only took THIS Pinterest post, and THIS Ravelry page (you have to be logged in to see it) to have me casting on for Marching Elephant Vests. Perfect for either gender and wearable in so many climates, I think these vests are just the cutest (and quickest) knitted items ever.

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The Milo Vest is the perfect base, and comes with a variety of cute cable options on its own. I chose Knit Picks Swish DK (colors Marble Heather and Carnation) for the gray one and used (the now discontinued) Stroll Sport (colors Hollyberry and Mustard, from my stash) for the red. Both are Superwash, which makes it easier on parents. I knit the second size, which took a tiny bit more than one skein of the main color, and half a skein for the elephants. At under $15 for the yarn, these vests are not only quick to make but economical to craft, as well.  The chart, a repeat of 9 stitches, can be found HERE, and you can find my pattern modifications, to fit the chart, on my Ravelry page for this project. I think I’ll make a reverse of the red vest for the second twin, or maybe two completely new colors. I could put together combinations all day, and why not – I know I’ll be making many more of these vests in the future, as the babies in my life keep marching right in!