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This week, we have a bumper update planned.  We have put together five speckle fade combos, using our Uptown Sock that's suitable for the shawls Find Your Fade, Free Your Fade, What The Fade?!, and the sweaters So Faded and So Faded Pint Size; all designed by the talented Andrea Mowy.  You can also get creative and turn your other favourite designs into fades like a Dotted Rays by Stephen West or Boxy by Joji Locatelli.

The Combos are:

From the top

• Moonlight Drive, Philosopher, Confetti, Ghost
• Spice Market, Dandelion, Pollen, Wool Shed
• Namaste, Cosmic Dust, Carnival, Blush Crush
• Paintbox, Eventide, Seaborne, Spellbound
• Hero, Speckled Mint, Whisper, Neon and Grey

As usual, we will be listing the colourways separately which gives you the chance to mix and match, or create your own unique fade. 

Our shop will be stocked with the fade combos on Friday 10th November.

If you plan to make any of the fade patterns or turn a pattern into a fade using our yarn, we would love to see it!  Please don't forget to tag us on Instagram (#skeinyarn) so we can have a look at what you're making!

Have a wonderful week!

The Skein Team xxoo

Our pattern crush this week is the beautiful Zweig by Caitlin Hunter.  This stunning piece uses a mixture of lace, texture and colourwork to create an eye-catching design.  The relaxed fit and whole look gives the sweater a very modern feel; it is the perfect canvas for having fun with colour! 

This week we have dyed colours inspired by this wonderful design.  We have paired together colourways which we think would make the perfect Zweig sweater.  We have selected two yarn bases, Top Draw Sock and Uptown Sock.  Here are our suggested combos:

From the top (L-R)

• Slate and Graphite (Top Draw Sock)
• Barley and Confetti (Top Draw Sock)
• Tres Chic and Neon & Grey (Top Draw Sock)
• Wintertide and Dandelion (Top Draw Sock)
• Metropolis and Pollen (Top Draw Sock)
• Zorba and Paintbox (Uptown Sock)
• Paparazzi and Milky Way (Uptown Sock)
• Night Owl and Blush Crush (Uptown Sock)
• Graphite and Speckled Mint (Uptown Sock)
• Sterling and Phosphorescent (Uptown Sock)

As usual we have listed the colourways separately, giving you the chance to mix and match.  Here's what you'll need for this pattern:

Sizes:

Yarn:
Uptown Sock 400 yards/366 meters in 100g ; Top Draw Sock 437 yards/400 meters in 95g

CC1: 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of either yarn base
CC2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skeins of either yarn base

Our shop will be stocked up with these yarns on Friday 3rd November!  In the meantime you can purchase the Zweig pattern by Caitlin Hunter over on Ravelry.

If you plan to make Zweig or any project using Skein, please don't forget to tag us on Instagram (#skeinyarn) so we can see what you're making!

Have a wonderful week!

The Skein Team xxoo

The Comfort Fade Cardigan by Andrea Mowry has taken the knitting world by storm.  After receiving numerous emails, we have happily jumped on the bandwagon: we are preparing to dye up five different colour kits especially for this beautiful design using our lovely Voyage DK, a super-soft 100% superwash merino.  This Friday the 27th October we will be taking Pre-orders for these kits, the colour combo's are;

• #1: Moonlight Drive (A), Philosopher (B), Confetti (C), Ghost (D)
• #2: Spice Market (A), Dandelion (B), Pollen (C), Woolshed(D)
• #3: Namaste (A), Cosmic Dust (B), Carnival (C), Blush Crush (D)
• #4: Paintbox (A), Eventide (B), Seaborne (C), Spellbound (D)
• #5: Hero (A), Speckled Mint (B), Whisper (C), Neon and Grey (D)

*Sample colourways are pictured using Uptown Sock.  You will be receiving Voyage DK.

Yarn Requirements;

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Finished Bust Circumference: 36 (37.5, 39, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5)”/91.5 (95.5, 99, 108, 118, 128.5) cm
Intended to be worn with with 2-4”/5-10 cm positive ease

Yarn: Voyage DK (230 yards / 210 meters in 100g).  Four colors are needed to create a cohesive fade
Color A: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins
Color B: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
Color C: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Color D: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins

Total number of skeins 7 (7, 9, 9, 11, 11)
Cost (excl GST and shipping) $217 ($217, 279, 279, 341, 341) AUD

You can order your kit via the shop on Friday!  All you need to do is select your size, the number of kits and, most importantly, tell us in the checkout order notes which kit number you would like (ie. #1, #2, #3 etc).  Please note this is a pre-order which means your yarn kit will begin shipping the week of the 27th November.  If you are curious about shipping costs you can find this out on the checkout page when placing your order, or simply email us!

Two New Crochet Patterns!

We were contacted a few weeks ago about two new crochet patterns designed by The Cashmere Cheetah.  The first is called The Outback Cowl (see above pic) which uses one skein of our MCN Sock (shown in the colourway The Outback).  The second is called Pebbles Cowl which uses one skein of our Merino Silk Sport (shown in the colourway Wood Smoke).

We loved these designs so much we wanted to share them with all of you! They are lovely, modern one skein crochet patterns which would make for a fast project for you or for gifts.  Please head on over to The cashmere Cheetah's ravelry shop to see more of her designs!

Have a wonderful week!

The Skein Team xxoo

This week we are having a 15% off sale on all of our yarns, project bags and patterns!  The sale starts right now and ends Sunday night.  Use the code - sale15 - when checking out through our website and Ravelry to get your 15% off.

Please note, sale orders for yarns and bags will begin shipping the following Monday.  Skein discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with the sale.

Hope you enjoy!

The Skein Team xxoo

This week, we are super excited to share with you two pattern crushes, both of which come from the talented UK designer, Dani Sunshine.  First up is Quiet Walk, a very cosy raglan sweater featuring a button-up collar that can be undone and folded over.

Quiet Walk was designed using our Winter base: a cosy Superwash Merino worsted.  Dani used the colourway Whisper for a lovely, subtle look.  You could easily put your own personal stamp on this design by choosing a brighter colour or using some fun buttons.  This pattern will be available on Friday; keep an eye out for it over on Ravelry.

The second pattern is the kid's version of Quiet Walk, called Moon Walk.  This sweet pattern was released last week and is the exact mini replica of the adult version.  Dani used the colourway Neon and Grey, which adds some fun pops of colour (love those pink buttons!). 

We have a stack of Winter available in this week's update in eight different colourways.  Unfortunately Neon and Grey is not available BUT we do have more Winter in stock, so let us know if you would like to purchase some and we will take care of it (first in best dressed and only offered to our newsletter subscribers:)).  Here are the pattern requirements:

Quiet Walk (adult version)

This week's update also includes our popular Shimmer base (seen above in Misty Sea and Lush) as well as our new sock yarn, Everyday Sock (seen below in the Dandelion colourway).

Our update will go live Friday 13th Oct at 9am AEST.  Don't forget to head on over to the shop to check it out.

Have a wonderful week!

The Skein Team xx

Hello!  We are back a little early for a sneaky, surprise update!

Before we left for our holiday, we squirreled away quite a few yarns so that we could surprise you all with an early update.  This week we are featuring lots of sock yarn in three of our favourite bases: Merino Cashmere, Top Draw Sock and Uptown Sock.

One of my holiday projects was the lovely Tegna by Caitlin Hunter.  Such a beautiful design and perfect for transitioning into a new season.  Any of the sock yarns featured in today's update would be perfect for this pattern.  I knit mine out of Uptown Sock in the colorway Phosphorescent. 

Yarn Requirements for Tegna is as follows:

Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) finished circ. at bust: 35.5” (38”, 43.25”, 48.25”, 53.5”, 58.5”, 63.5”)  with approx. 5-10 inches of positive ease. 
Yardage: 695 (731, 786, 933, 1061, 1134, 1189) meters 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins sock weight yarn.

We also have a few colourways of MCN DK for our northern friends who have entered into the cooler months of Fall.  This yarn is so cosy and warm that not only will it knit up into wonderfully warm garments, it will also keep you warm as you knit it.

Our surprise update is on right now;  check it out over in the shop!

We will be back on deck Monday - see you all then.  And, as always, have a wonderful weekend!

The Skein Team xxoo

Due to popular demand our Sunset Highway combos are coming back!  They were put together especially for the Sunset Highway sweater by Caitlin Hunter.  As we are still receiving emails about them, we thought it would be fun to surprise you all with a special update.

The colourways are:

From the top

• Metropolis (CC1), Blush Crush, Speckled Mint and Ghost
• Be Mine (CC1), Moonlight Drive, Cosmic Dust and Whisper
• In the Navy (CC1), Confetti, Dandelion and Early Morning Mist
• Night Owl (CC1), Spice Market, Phosphorescent and Love Buzz
• Graphite (CC1), Techno, Wasabi and Neon and Grey

The yarn base selected is Uptown Sock, which is a close substitute for the original yarn used for this design; it's also perfectly suited for colourwork.  Please note that each colourway is listed separately, giving you the freedom to select your own colour combination or swap out colours for ones that appeal more to you.  The first colourway listed is our choice for the first contrast colour (CC1); however, feel free to change it as the choice is yours!  If you're just after a skein or two of Uptown Sock, that's totally fine too :). 

Sizes:

Yarn:
Uptown Sock 400 yards / 366 meters in 100g
MC: 700 (750, 800, 850, 900, 1000) yards 640 (686, 732, 777, 823, 914) meters
CC1: 250 (270, 290, 310, 330, 350) yards 229 (247, 265, 283, 302, 320) meters
CC2: 90 (100, 110, 120, 140, 160) yards 82 (91, 101, 110, 128, 146) meters
CC3: 140 (150, 160, 170, 180, 190) yards 128 (137, 146, 155, 165, 174) meters

The pattern is sold separately; check it out over on Ravelry. 

Our special shop update will go live Monday 21st August at 9am AEST.  Don't forget to mark it in your calendar!

Have a wonderful weekend

The Skein Team xxoo

This week's pattern crush is the Lamina Wrap by the talented Ambah O'Brien.  The wrap is a fantastic way to add colour to your wardrobe; it's also a lot of fun to knit.  We have dyed up ten combos using two of our favourite bases, Uptown Sock and Classy:

From the top (Uptown Sock)

• Whisper, Be Mine, Cosmic Dust and Vivid Violet
• Glee, Night Owl, Eventide and Paparazzi
• Early Morning Mist, Majestic, Hopeless Romantic and Moonlight Drive
• Tres Chic, Rum Raisin, The Outback and Antler
• Barley, In The Navy, Sea Salt and Baltic

From the top (Classy)

• Myrtle Creek, Highlands, Lemongrass and Sari
• Paw Paw, Pollen, Cajun Spice and Snowbell
• Jersey, Metropolis, Milky Way and Terracotta Sun
• Ghost, Graphite, Wishing Well and Tip Toes
• Cafe Bleu, Wood Smoke, Perfect Day and Head Over Heels

Yarn Requirements:

Main Colour (MC): 420yd / 384m;(27 garter sections each consisting of 15 yd / 14m).
Contrasting Colour (CC): 840yd / 768m (26 lace panels each consisting of 30yd / 27.5m)

Uptown Sock: 400yd / 366m in 100g - (MC) 2 skeins; (CC) 3 skeins
Classy: 430yd / 393m in 100g - (MC) 1 skein; (CC) 2 skeins

Our combos are made up of four colourways. We suggest using two of the colours for the main colour, swapping them half way through the shawl.  Meanwhile, the second main colour (the one you are not using) can be used as the third contrast colour.  This will give you the right amount of yarn needed for the wrap, especially if you're using Uptown sock which has less yardage than Classy.  However, if you prefer to have only one main colour you will need to purchase two main colour skeins of Uptown Sock.  You can, of course, choose to knit the wrap out of one, two or three colours; the choice is yours!

As usual, we have listed the yarns individually, giving you the option of swapping out colours or, if you have another project in mind, you can buy whatever you like.  The Lamina Wrap by Ambah O'Brien can be purchased through Ravelry.

The shop will be stocked with our newest arrivals on Friday 18th August at 9am AEST! Please pop by to check them all out.

Have a wonderful week!

The Skein Team xxoo

Our pattern crush this week is the fabulous So Faded sweater by Andrea Mowry.  We've had many requests for colour combinations for this pattern, and have been secretly putting together six faded combinations dyed onto our popular Top Draw Sock. Here they are:

From the top

• Crema, Ghost, Confetti, Paintbox, Metropolis
• Sand, Woolshed, Pollen, Namaste and Prairie
• Glee, Techno, Neon and Grey, Speckled Mint and Graphite
• Misty Sea, Whisper, Eventide, Raven and Night Owl
• Barley, Spellbound, Peace, Lily Pond and Cafe Bleu
• Sherbet Fizz, Blush Crush, Spice Market, Head Over Heels and Terracotta Sun

Please note: each colourway is listed separately, giving you the freedom to select your own colour combination or swap out colours for ones that appeal more.  You might like to use all five faded colourways or select 3; the choice is yours.  Also, if you're just after a skein or two (or more!) of Top Draw Sock for something else, that's totally fine too :). 

Sizes:

Yarn:
Top Draw Sock 437 yards / 400 meters in 95g
Cropped Version with Elbow-length Sleeves: 2 (3, 3, 3) [4, 4, 4] skeins
Classic Version with Full-length Sleeves: 3 (3, 4, 4) [5, 5, 5] skeins

The So Faded pattern by Andrea Mowry can be purchased separately over on Ravelry.

If you're more interested in knitting the Find Your Fade shawl, also by Andrea Mowry, these colour combinations would work equally well for that too as well as the new MKAL What The Fade?!

All the yarns will be in the shop Friday 11th August at 9am AEST!  We hope you enjoy our pattern crush of the week and look forward to seeing all of your projects.

Have a fabulous weekend!

The Skein Team xxoo

This week we have yet another pattern crush, the Ohra shawl by Caitlin Hunter (we seem to have a crush on all her designs!).  Ohra is a triangular shawl featuring a central cable and lots of scrumptious texture, including lace, garter, stockinette and rib.  Ohra also includes fun tassels that run along the bottom of the lace section; they are optional but we think they really give the shawl its unique look!

Ohra is a one-size shawl that requires four colourways; the pattern suggests two full skeins and two minis.  This week we have dyed up six colour combinations that we think would look amazing.  Here they are:

From the top

• Beach Shack, Night Owl, Sterling and Scribbly Gum
• Confetti, Barley, Ghost and Tres Chic
• Phosphorescent, Cosmic Dust, Sari and Spellbound
• Wintertide, Sea View, Metropolis and Peace
• Philosopher, Cafe Bleu, Early Morning Mist and Hopeless Romantic
• Autumn Plum, Love Buzz, Jersey and Eventide

All yarns will be available in the shop this Friday.  As always we will be listing each yarn individually, giving you the freedom to purchase what you like.  The Ohra pattern can be purchased separately over on Ravelry.

Also available this week is Merino Cashmere in a few colourways, as well as a whole heap of Merino Silk Sport (pictured above in Dandelion and Tropical Storm).

Hope you can pop by the shop this Friday at 9am AEST and check out this week's update.  And, as always, have a lovely week!

The Skein Team xxoo

This week, we're changing things up a bit by introducing a new update format called 'pattern crush of the week'.  Whenever we discover a pattern that we love and know will work well with our yarns and colourways, we will dye up yarn combos or kits specifically for that design which will be made available during that week's update.  This may not occur every week, just whenever we get inspired by a particular pattern.  This week's pattern crush is Sunset Highway designed by Caitlin Hunter.

We absolutely adore this design and, for this week's update, have been working on some fun colour combinations. Here's what we've come up with:

From the top

• Metropolis (CC1), Blush Crush, Speckled Mint and Ghost
• Be Mine (CC1), Moonlight Drive, Cosmic Dust and Whisper
• In the Navy (CC1), Confetti, Dandelion and Early Morning Mist
• Night Owl (CC1), Spice Market, Phosphorescent and Love Buzz
• Graphite (CC1), Techno, Wasabi and Neon and Grey

The yarn base selected is Uptown Sock, which is a close substitute for the original yarn used for this design; it's also perfectly suited for colourwork.  Please note that each colourway is listed separately, giving you the freedom to select your own colour combination or swap out colours for ones that appeal more to you.  The first colourway listed is our choice for the first contrast colour (CC1); however, feel free to change it as the choice is yours!  If you're just after a skein or two of Uptown Sock, that's totally fine too :). 

Sizes:

Yarn:
Uptown Sock 400 yards / 366 meters in 100g
MC: 700 (750, 800, 850, 900, 1000) yards 640 (686, 732, 777, 823, 914) meters
CC1: 250 (270, 290, 310, 330, 350) yards 229 (247, 265, 283, 302, 320) meters
CC2: 90 (100, 110, 120, 140, 160) yards 82 (91, 101, 110, 128, 146) meters
CC3: 140 (150, 160, 170, 180, 190) yards 128 (137, 146, 155, 165, 174) meters

The pattern is sold separately; check it out over on Ravelry.  Yarns will be available in our shop this Friday 28th July at 9am AEST.

We hope you enjoy our pattern crush of the week!  We plan to offer more yarn and pattern combos in the following weeks - stay tuned!

Other yarns that will feature in this weeks update are the wonderfully sumptuous Silk Cashmere Lace (seen above in Beach Shack and Whitewash) and our newest lace yarn, 1ply Lace.  We also have a few new additions of minis as well.

Have a wonderful week!

The Skein Team xxoo