In days gone by, yarn was obtained locally. It was usually
hand-dyed, of high quality and unique. Things changed, and knitters bought
branded yarns that were chemically dyed, of regular though unremarkable quality
and were the same the world over. Thank heavens things are changing, and fast!
Today, we are seeing the resurgence of unique and beautiful yarns. What follows
is a tiny selection of what's now available.
No matter how long you've been knitting for there is always
something new to learn or yarns that you haven't yet tried. If you're looking
for a yarn that's different you're spoilt for choice. And, you don't have to go
to craft fairs, knitting workshops or join specialist knitting groups to get
hold of these beautiful, traditionally made yarns. Many yarn suppliers and yarn
stored now stock these unusual yarns and, thanks to the Internet, you can even
buy these yarns online.
Filaro Yarn is an exciting yarn fiber from knitwear designer
Anna Gratton. Anna runs a yarn boutique and mill from her farm in Waituna West
on the north island of New Zealand. She's been raising her own stock of colored
Corriedale sheep since 1976. Corriedales produce merino wool of truly
exceptional quality and softness. The silky soft fleece is in the 27 - 30
micron range. Filaro Yarn also produce a funky fiber called 'Mohair Sparkle'.
It is a wonderfully soft brushed mohair boucle yet with a strand of lurex
glitter that shimmers and glimmers without any scratchiness; just perfect for a
complete knitted garment or for adding that something special to a garments
edge.
Another anitpodean, Margaret Stove, is renowned as a fine
spinner and designer who is generous in passing on her knowledge. She's been
spinning her own yarn for over 25 years using only the finest materials.
Margaret Stove Lace Yarn is a two-fold New Zealand merino wool, which is known
the world over for its quality and softness. You can buy Margaret Stove lace
yarn from many approved retailers. All Margaret Stove lace yarn is hand-dyed
and are available in 900m and 300m skiens. You can also get Margaret Stove lace
kits; her escarf kits are very popular with knitters of all abilites.
Rainbow Mills Yarn has a well-deserved reputation among
knitters who appreciate quality yarn. Rainbow Mills Yarn is based in
Philadelphia and makes handspun, hand-dyed yarns. The company produces
different types of yarn but a particular favorite is 'Candy'. It is handspun,
hand-shredded and hand-mixed before being spun. It is then spun over rayon, and
twisted again with rayon after being spun. Candy from Rainbow Mills Yarn is
artist hand-dyed in colorfast aniline dyes and the colorways produced are
simply devine.
Twisted Sisters Yarn come about when Lynne Vogel and some
her fiber-loving friends got together in Oregon to produce yarns of exceptional
quality, feel and color. For well over ten years Twisted Sisters Yarn has
become internationally known for producing one-off, hand-dyed yarn. The color
blends produced from from each limited edition of Hand Paints makes every
garment made from Twisted Sisters Yarn something that is unique and personal.
But Twisted Sisters Yarn isn't just about producing traditionally dyed yarn,
they also produce modern, stylish classics like their Elektra and Roxanne yarn
collections.
The above are just a brief overview of the new and unusual
yarns that are now widely available. Other unique yarns come from the likes of
Windy Valley Muskox Yarn and Artyarns Yarns. For those who want to create
beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations the availibility of unique and exquisite
yarn has never been so good. Visit https://www.knitmustache.com/
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