ClassicCableKnits

It’s done! The collection is finally complete! It’s available through Ravelry right now. I will be selling the pieces as separate patterns and will up load them in the next few days.

In the collection I talk about each individual piece and the inspiration behind the pattern. I’ll share a little of that as I show case each pattern throughout the week. However, today I wanted to review a yarn that I used in the collection.

For the Leaves of Spring Cowl I knew I wanted a springy merino – something soft and warm. I read Susan’s blog about Juniper Moon Farm constantly and knew of her lovely yarn but had never tried any. So I took the plunge. I was not disappointed at all.

Promptness: The yarn came so quickly I couldn’t believe it came through the post. It was as if she “beamed” it to me.

Softness: Juniper Moon’s Sport Weight merino is lovely, soft and squishy. I will say it soften mostly after a bath in Euculan.

Stitch Definition: Excellent

Yardage and Price: Amazing — 400 yds for $14! Love that!

Notes: Juniper Moon’s retail yarn is not wool from their flock. That is only reserved for their shareholders. One of my goals is to become a shareholder — just love what they do. However, it is all hand dyed at the farm. You can purchase it online or if you are lucky enough to live close to Juniper Moon, at the farm or some of the local farmer’s markets.

The Leaves of Spring Cowl is up on Ravelry as a stand alone pattern or you can purchase the whole collection.

PS: Blackberry Rambles is holding a giveaway for the whole collection – hop on over and see if you win it!

Monday, March 22nd, 2010, 6:07 pm   |   Patterns, Reviews  |  RSS feed |  Respond  |  Trackback