Waterfall is our newest yarn that just touched down at our warehouse! It's a hand dyed, viscose ribbon yarn that almost looks like a watercolor painting caught on yarn. It's fluid, drippy and fantastic for all of your warm weather making! It will work interchangeably with patterns that call for our Wildflower yarn. Anywhere you see Wildflower listed, feel free to sub in this yarn.
The crochet Slip Stitch Mittens is as the name suggested made with mostly slip stitches. This is what makes the mittens really warm & the crochet stitch pattern with beautiful ridges. What makes these perfect for winter is the fact that the 100 % merino yarn will keep you warm even on the coldest days.
I love hand-dyed fingering weight yarn. Whether it’s solid, semi-solid, variegated or striped. But if I only ever knit socks it can get quite boring. So what to do with all that sock yarn? Click here and read on for many links to free patterns to knit with your loved stash!
This beginner's guide to working with hand dyed yarn will set you up for success on your next crochet project.
Regarding crocheting clothing, the key is finding a balance between form and function. Your crochet top or tank should be comfortable, durable, and, of course, fashionable. The yarn and stitch you choose are pivotal in achieving this winning combination. Scroll down for the free patterns! Which Stitch Works Best? Picking the right stitch is […]
Square shaped, handwoven dress in a twisted, open weave pattern with a hand crocheted yoke. Fringe detailing at the yoke and hem. Made with hand dyed yarn that creates subtle, irregular patterning. Fabric is 100% Pima cotton. Available in black or white. *This item is ONE SIZE
From dyeing the yarn to crocheting a shawl, this project was such a fun adventure from start to finish! Here's my experience dyeing yarn for the first time!
Green Olive is a beautiful triangle lace shawl crocheted with only one skein of fingering weight yarn. When you are finished, only 2 ends to weave in! Perfect for that precious skein of hand dyed yarn you have been saving. Measurements Shawl blocked measures 183cm/72in wide by 68cm/27in deep excluding tassels Materials La Bien Aimee Merino Singles – Fingering/4 ply, 100% Merino/100g/366m(400yds) One skein of colorway – The Shire 4mm Crochet Hook You can use 350 - 400m of any Fingering weight yarn to achieve a similar effect You can find the free version of the written pattern on my blog or purchase the ad-free printable pattern with 6 pages including all details and the addition of a printable crochet chart on a single page.
Another very special pattern designed by Andrea Yetman, combining her love of arisanal yarns and designing stylish knitting patterns. This pattern is available free of charge thanks to Biscotte Yarns and Louise Robert Design ''Andrea’s Tee was inspired by the yarn! I love an over sized drop shoulder construction, lace and Garter Stitch; so it was very clear what I wanted to knit with this beautiful yarn. This is a relaxing knit with just enough detail to keep you engaged! This is a great transition tee to wear between seasons.'' - Andrea Yetman YARN Collection Louise Robert Design – DK PURE | 238m / 260yds / 90% superwash merino and 10% silk. Sample is knit in colorway Andrea 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins NEEDLES Main Fabric - 4.5mm (US#7) circular needles of at least 75 cm (30”) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting (or size needed to obtain gauge) Ribbing – 4mm (US#6) circular needles of at least 75 cm (30”) and preferred needles for small circumference knitting ACCESSORIES Tapestry needle stitch holder or yarn of contrasting color stitch markers row counter GAUGE 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches; 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch SIZES: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL) / 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44)/ FINISHED BUST: 42 (44, 46, 48, 50, 52) inches This tee is knit top down starting with the back and then picking up stitches in the cast on edge of the back for the front. There is a little short row shaping for the neckline and for the hem. The tee is joined to knit in the round after the front and back pieces are the desired length. After the tee is knit there is no need to pick up stitches for the neckline or the cuffs of the sleeve. Once casting off at the hem the tee is complete!! Andrea’s Tee is meant to be worn with 8 – 10 inches of positive ease. This pattern is available as a PDF numeric file. Simply add it to your cart and place a $0 order and you will get a link to download your pattern by email. Enjoy!
This is an easy pattern for beginners. We explain everything you need to know and we tell you step by step what to do. The The entire pattern is supported with a line drawing which shows the number of stitches. Refer to the line drawing at all steps. Also available as a complete kit Yarn and colors: We used 1 main color “hand-dyed Hand-dyed Salmon” for the cardigan in the picture and some small stripes on the sleeves. You can vary yourself in use of color and yarn. You knit with 2 strands held double. What do you need in total? How much yardage? (based on 1 color for size S/M & M/L, (XL/XXL)• ±7 balls in total of our MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair dk (+1 XL/XXL)That’s ± 700 meters yarn (765 yards) (+100m (109y) XL/XXL). Sizes: S/M, M/L and XL/XXLS/M: length: ± 56 cm | width: ± 56 cmM/L: length: ± 59 cm | width: ± 62 cmXL/XXL: length: ± 63 cm | width: ± 68 cm(You can easily extend your cardigan) Tools:Knitting needles with a length of ±40cm:• 9mm (UK 00 / US 13) • 15mm (US 19) Remaining materials:• Tapestry needle• Stitch markers• Scissors
Handmade pine cone ornaments and hanging decorations in ethically-produced bamboo yarn. Perfect natural autumn and winter decorations for your home.
Temperature Blanket is a great way to celebrate a year. Learn more about it in this article and get inspired to make your own!
Sock yarn hand dyed 100g skein 400m super wash merino 80/20 nylon This called sherbet fizz
Punto 69 features spring and summer inspired patterns that are full of texture, to showcase the shades of Siempre Hand Dyed yarn. Click here to view the designs in this pattern book [opens in a new window].
Introducing the Flora Pullover. This sweater is a beautiful short-sleeve sweater featuring a unique texture and a classic and slightly cropped fit with classic ribbing along the neckline, sleeves, and bottom hem. Samantha from Winnie Jo Fiber Co. was kind enough to gift me some of her hand-dyed 100% superwash merino DK weight yarn for this design.Get The Crochet Sweater Pattern • Purchase this pattern on my website, Ravelry, and Etsy. • Share your project on the Ravelry project page. • Wanna ma
Hey you! Today I'm finishing off my at-home yarn dyeing series, and I'm talking all about Kool-Aid dyeing. (You can find the post about black bean dyeing here , and other natural dyeing experiments here )
The sublime Plain Weave stole is crocheted with our beautiful LATTÉ, a fiber made of milk protein ♥ A design by Martine Faucher aka @TheColorTale If you don't already know our LATTE hand-dyed yarn, you will love it for its sheen and beautiful silk-like drape. Discover the entire collection HERE. A four season fiber with unique properties! IN ADDITION TO THE CROCHET PATTERN, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO MAKE THIS SHAWL Biscotte Yarns - 3 skeins of Latte [80% milk protein fiber, 20% wool; 115g - 478 yds; 437m] - Shown in colour Bouclier. ***For information purposes, I used 302g or 1255y [1148m]. Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4) crochet or hook size needed to obtain tension. Tapestry needle needed to weave ends. Gauge: 26 st and 12 rows = 4x4 inches [10x10 cm] in dc. Final dimensions: 78x16 inches [198x41cm], blocked and relaxed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Crochet | skill level: BEGINNER Abbreviations (US terminology) This pattern is sold in PDF format - a link will be provided at the end of order and sent by email as well.
Do you love the beauty of hand dyed yarn but aren't quite sure how to work with it? Check out Karen Whooley's three tips for working with hand dyed yarn.
Create a cute Crochet Snail Amigurumi with our easy, step-by-step Idea. Ideal for beginners and advanced crafters alike!
This is an easy pattern for beginners. We explain everything you need to know and we tell you step by step what to do. The The entire pattern is supported with a line drawing which shows the number of stitches. Refer to the line drawing at all steps. This pullover is also available as a complete kit Person in the picture wears size M/L Yarn and colors:For this model you knit with 2 strands held double of MYPZ Chunky kidmohair DK. What do you need in total? (based on 1 color size S/M) (M/L) (XL/XXL)• ± 8 balls MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair DK (+1 M/L) (+2 XL/XXL)Thats ± 800 meter (875y) (hairy) DK-weight yarn (+100m (110y) M/L) (+200m (219y) XL/XXL) What do you need in total? (based on the pullover on the picture size S/M & M/L) (XL/XXL): • 1 skein MYPZ Hand-dyed Chunky Kidmohair dk Neon Pink • 1 skein MYPZ Hand-dyed Chunky Kidmohair dk Soft Love • 3 balls MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair dk Soft Orange (+1 XL/XXL) • 2 balls MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair dk Light Pink (+1 XL/XXL) • 2 balls MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair dk Off White You may have some leftovers of some colors. Sizes: S/M, M/L and XL/XXL S/M: length: ± 58 cm | width: ± 56 cm M/L: length: ± 62 cm | width: ± 62 cm XL/XXL: length: ± 64 cm | width: ± 68 cm TIP> Are you knitting loosely? Choose a size smaller. Tools: Knitting needles with a length of ±40cm: • 9mm (UK 00 / US 13) • 15mm (US 19) Remaining materials:• Tapestry needle• Stitch markers• Scissors
Classic Cabled Hat & Mittens – Free Pattern Friends, I’m so excited to share this new free pattern with you! I’m thrilled to be collaborating with the wonderful people at Yarnspirations for this pattern set. I used their super soft Bernat Roving, a single ply wool/acrylic blend! You can find it here, and Yarnspirations has...Read the Post
This beautifully textured Sakura Beanie is absolutely stunning and perfect for fall! Crocheted with ultra soft, hand-dyed 100% merino wool yarn and topped with a beautiful oversized luxury faux fur pom pom, this hat will add a touch of elegance and class while keeping you cozy and warm all fall and winter long. * Crocheted by me with super chunky hand-dyed merino wool yarn that is ultra soft and durable in my clean, smoke-free, pet-friendly (dog) home. * Fit: Fitted with plenty of stretch. * Faux fur pompom is removable and is well-secured. * One size fits most adults - 20" to 23" This item is READY TO SHIP! Shipping: I ship USPS Ground Advantage - which typically takes 3 - 7 business days. Please note that actual colors may vary slightly due to variance in computer screens and dye lots. Care: I recommend you remove the pompoms and hand wash your hat in cold water with a mild detergent. Reshape and air dry. Do you crochet? You can find The Sakura Beanie pattern in my shop. Please visit me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/A.Lil.Loopy & on Instagram at www.instagram.com/alilloopy for fun games, coupon codes, sneak peeks, and much more! Thank you for shopping A Lil' Loopy!
Since I learned how to knit socks a few years back I have become slightly obsessed with hand dyed yarn. I have come across many amazing hand dyers over the last few years and after making my Loki blanket which you can read about here I really wanted to make another mini skein blanket but in a different style. I fell in love with Sherry Iris Yarns in particular a couple of years ago. Sherry puts together such beautiful colours and presents them in such a lovely way and I really look forward to seeing her images on socials. I decided at the end of 2022 that I would sign up to one of her yarn clubs, the first time I had collected yarn in this way, and was really drawn to her Botanist Club she had running for 2023. Each instalment would have a bundle of five mystery 20g mini skeins on a botanical theme such as snowdrops, roses, trees etc. I really enjoyed receiving them in the post each month, a little surprise gift to myself! A few people have lets just say ‘passed comment’ on the cost of hand dyed yarn. As I mentioned in my Loki blog post, hand dyed yarn isn’t cheap however I don’t smoke, very rarely drink, don’t go to big music concerts and am far from a fashion victim so this yarn club was my little treat to myself and collecting via a club is a good way to spread the cost. This is a special project specifically for me and I wanted the yarn to also be special. You don’t have to use hand dyed yarn, use whichever yarn suits your budget at the time, or just use your scraps, it’s a great scraps project. The club finished at the end of 2023 and by then I had collected 65 mini skeins! Now I needed to decide what to do with them all! I had a vision of making a patchwork style blanket and I considered standard granny squares and solid granny squares before settling on little C2C (corner to corner) squares. Here's my video tutorial showing you how to make a little C2C square...... Little C2C square I dislike sewing squares together immensely so I am joining my C2C squares as I make them, it's very simple once you get the hang of it! Here's my video tutorial showing you how...... Join as you go for C2C squares I don't know yet how big my blanket will end up or how many squares there will be. I get asked often questions like 'how many squares do I need for a particular size blanket?' or 'how many squares can I make out of a particular amount of yarn?' and I'm afraid I'm not generally one to do all these analytics, I often just go with the flow and with this blanket I will just keep making and joining squares until I run out of yarn! If you are a planner and want to work out how many squares to make for a given size then the best thing to do is make one out of your chosen yarn, measure it and weigh it and you'll then know roughly how many to make and how much yarn you'll need. I'm thoroughly enjoying working on this blanket! Some days I make one square, some days I make more, it's so easy to just pick up and put down and I'm excited to see it develop over the coming months.......I will update the blog as things progress I hope you have found this blog post and videos useful. All my content is provided FREE however if you would like to support the time involved in producing the blog and videos and appreciate the information I share you can do so by 'buying me a coffee.' Alternatively you could share a post from my socials, or perhaps one of my videos to help me get the word out :) Happy crocheting! Faye x
The Squid Dance Wrap Free Crochet Pattern was designed to show off how to mix and match variegated and semi solid hand dyed yarn. I just love these large scarf/wraps worked on a bias. they are so much more interesting than straight stripes and are extremely easy to do!
This hand-dyed artisanal yarn is no ordinary knitting yarn: the designer behind the knitting patterns Louise Robert Design meticulously created this beautiful collection. It's by studying the color pallets that represent her life and career over the years that designer Louise Robert was able to imagine all of the variety available in these hand-dyed artisanal yarns. LONDON FOG is a nod to London, which is known to often be foggy. It is also a beautiful memory for me because I had the chance to visit London with my husband in 2003, while pregnant with my son. - Louise Composition: 75% Merino superwash wool, 25% Nylon Quantity (Weight): 100 grams, 4 oz Length: 400 meters (437 yds) Gauge: 28 - 32 stitches = 10 cm (4 in) Needles: 2.25 - 2.75mm (US 1 - 2) Care: Hand-wash in cold water, dry flat Depending on our inventory level or the dyeing technique used, our 100 gr skeins may be composed of 2 skeins of 50 gr. If you love to knit with Biscotte Yarns, you will fall head over heels with this artisanal, hand-dyed SUPER SOCK yarn by Louise Robert Design. Whether you are knitting a scarf, a shawl or a sweater, there's nothing better than a beautifully crafted yarn designed by a passionate knitter for knitting enthusiasts.
It’s very light, warm and comfortable. This kit contains MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair, a high quality fine brushed mohair that does not pill. These brushed yarns may shed a little but after a while this will subside. Also available as a pattern (without yarn) Kit contents (based on the cardigan on the picture, for size S/M (M/L, XL/XXL):• The FREE pattern (PDF) will be sent to you by email. • 3 skeins hand-dyed MYPZ hand-dyed Chunky Kidmohair DK Salmon (+1 M/L & XL/XXL) • 1 ball MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair DK Neon Pink• 1 ball MYPZ Chunky Kidmohair DK Light Pink Sizes: S/M, M/L and XL/XXLS/M: length: ± 56 cm | width: ± 56 cmM/L: length: ± 59 cm | width: ± 62 cmXL/XXL: length: ± 63 cm | width: ± 68 cm Knitting needles (optional + €18,-):Knitting needles with a length of ± 40cm (or circular):• 9mm (UK 00 / US 13) • 15mm (US 19) Remaining materials (not included): • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Scissors
I designed the Humdrum Helix Hat Pattern to make use of small amounts of yarn. Until I started digging through my plant dyed yarn, I hadn't realised quite how much was stashed away. The oldest skeins at the bottom of the basket were varying weights of Texere 100% wool, which I used to buy by the cone before I started spinning. Since many of them predate this blog, I've no record of what plants I used for dyeing this selection, though the shades of beige reminded me how often I accidentally boiled dye baths, mysteriously failed to get the colours I expected or found they faded fast. Helical hat knitting is quick and easy and quite fun. When my brother asked for a hat for Christmas, it sounded like a perfect stash busting opportunity - until he said he would like lots of colours. Well, beige is a colour, in my wool basket, 'beige' covers quite a variety of colours, so I gathered up ten balls of double knitting weight Texere wool and decided to see how they would look all knitted into one helix. With a gauge of 18 stitches to 10 cm, I cast on 90 stitches from the largest skein, aiming for a 50cm hat circumference. After knitting 8cm of brown brim, I added another colour every 9 stitches, working the same method as the original pattern for four colours. I was soon spending more time untangling yarn than I was knitting it. Things went better working with all the balls on a flat basket in my lap, periodically turning the whole basket in the reverse direction to the knitting. Having such frequent colour changes requires a little more concentration than I gave this hat. Once or twice, I must have missed a colour change and picked it up in the next round, because the sequence of stripes changes. Nonetheless, I was pleasantly surprised by how how much interest and subtlety the stripes of beige added to each other and how well they enhanced the brighter colours. The accidental changes of sequence also gave me pause for thought about the importance of which colours are put next to each other. Once I got to the reductions for the crown, I reduced five stitches each round by knitting one then knitting 2 together on the even colour changes in one round and the odd numbered colour changes in the next. Having ten colours makes a far more dramatic helix than only four. It also means you need very little yarn in each colour - apart from the brim, there only has to be enough of each to knit five rounds. Having plenty of small skeins to use up, I've decided all my male relatives are getting a helix hat for Christmas this year. Plus four bottles of excellent Welsh microbrewery beer. Here's the next Happy Helix, there's yarn for many more to come.
I’ve been buying some more exciting hand-dyed yarns of late, which has propelled me into the mathematical world of self-patterning yarn. I recently wrote about a hat I made using some absolut…
You’ll quickly find your rhythm in this simple, meditative Tunisian crochet shawl pattern. The gorgeous fade is easy to accomplish with only two yarns.
Bulky Weight Yarn (100% Superwash Merino Wool) hand dyed in a rainbow of colors - 100 g There sometimes doesn't seem to be enough color in the world. My husband often gives me this advice when I ask which shirt or pillow I should buy; He says choose the one with lots of color. And this yarn has so many colors that it make me smile. This is unicorn mane! Fiber Content: 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool Weight: Bulky Weight (5) Knitting Gauge: 3 - 3.75 sts = 1" on #10- 11 needles (6.0mm- 8.0mm) Crochet Gauge: 8 - 11 sc = 4'' on K - M hooks (6.5mm - 9mm) Yards: Approximately 137 Care: Machine Wash Gentle Cold / Tumble Dry Low or for best results lay flat to dry Dye Type: Jacquard Acid Dyes Each skein of yarn is a work of art created by me through a variety of techniques including kettle dyeing, dip dyeing, and hand painting. I hand wash the yarn at least 3 times after the dyeing process is complete to ensure that it does not bleed. However, there is always the possibility that some bleeding may occur when first washed and you may wish to use a Shout color catcher as a preventative measure. Directions for balling your yarn to use: 1. Untwist the hank. 2. Lay the hank so it circles the back of a chair or lay it flat on a table and position four vegetable/soup cans in the center of the loop pushing the yarn outward. 3. Cut or untie any string that was used to hold the yarn together and then carefully untie the beginning and end of the yarn from each other. 4. Take whichever end seems to be on top and begin to wind the yarn into a ball. I do my best to photograph the true colors of the yarn. I have included a close up, a light background, and a dark background to show the yarn. However, screen monitors may vary and therefore the color of your yarn may be slightly different than what you viewed. Please also know that I do have a poodle and cats in case you have allergies. IF YOU NEED THE YARN ASAP! Please reach out to me and I will be more than happy to help with the request. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to message me. I am also happy to custom dye a yarn for you using a picture or a particular color request. Thanks and be cozy, Diana