Silk Noil & Shetland Lambswool, oh my!

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This arrived on Friday. It's been a busy weekend.....I've updated She Ewe Knits with the details of the designs that are done in this new yarn in the Simply Shetland 4 book.

You can see the details here

Fabulous shades with terrific Scottish names like Glenbuchat and Drumlanrig.

Another great thing about this yarn is that used double, it can be substituted in designs that use the Jamieson's Shetland Heather yarn.....so you can have a wool or silk/wool version of various designs.

Next I'll be puttng the info on the web site for the Shetland Heather designs in the book.....and yes, I'll have an Autumn Rose update later today or early tomorrow.

Comments

  1. Lorraine6 August 2007 at 18:53

    Wow Anne- Amazing colors. Totally worth the wait!

    I'm fascinated by the names- Jamieson's came up with new and exciting things this time.

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  2. bev6 August 2007 at 22:47

    Awesome! Someday... I drool and covet colorful yarns and the sweaters they create. Maybe if I started with a hat, or mittens. That could be justified, Right?

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  3. Brigitte7 August 2007 at 07:55

    Ooooo, look at the pretty colours!! Glenbuchat is lovely.

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  4. miyamojo7 August 2007 at 17:07

    Hi Anne!
    Thanks for finding my blog!
    I'm having fun trying to pronounce the yarn names in my best Scottish accent! Pretty sure I'm NOT saying any of them correctly! ;) Especially since I got Alcea and Eshaness wrong! LOL!
    m :)

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