lusciously loopy yarn

Images by Petra x 

This new colourway is expected to arrive with me the last week of June when I will add stock to this page. You can get an email to let you know when stock arrives by using the out of stock notification available on each product . 

The third Exclusive Colourway dyed for Lusciously Loopy is Spring in The Lakes. This has once again been made by the super talented Petra at Made By Black Elephant Check out her wonderful etsy Shop and follow her on Instagram or Facebook. I have some of her yarns available here  and the first colourway in the Lakes collection Autumn in the Lakes is here with the second Winter in the lakes Here. 

When I decided to commission an exclusive hand dyed colourway I wanted the first collection to be nature based. Living in the Lake District was inspiration for the four seasons in the Lake district and Petra was the first person that came to mind to dye them for me.

For the first two seasons I found images that really captured the look and feel of the lakes for me. Spring was a bit more difficult to find one particular image. One of the places that immediately came to mind was Rannerdale  which has many happy memories of years gone by. Spending sunny lazy Spring days/evenings exploring with Milly, surrounded by Bluebells with the most gorgeous view of the hills and shimmering blue of the lake. There is also one particular memory of a walk there when Alan took us on a 'short cut' that ended with us knee deep in bog. Luckily Milly found it all an adventure!

As Cockermouth was the home of Wordsworth and is therefore synonymous with daffodils I wanted to convey the jaunty, sunny, positive beauty that they bring to this area in spring. The images I found of both were lovely but there wasn't one alone that conveyed how this area feels to me in spring. Petras interpretation of the images I sent her is stunning and she has once again produced a winner that feels like Spring in the Lakes. 

It is available in:

Special offer! add Yarn the after Party No 53 Twisted Sock Pattern to your basket and add code freesockpattern at checkout to get the pattern free with any purchase of Metropolis. One pattern per customer while stocks last. 

Fiber Content:75% Merino extra fine x 25% Nylon, Hook/Needle size 1:2.5mm - 3 mm, Yarn weight:Fingering/4 ply, Ball weight:50 gram,Length:200 meter,Gauge:29 stitches to 45 rows makes 10 cm on 2,50 mm needles

Whilst every attempt is made to send the same dye lot there are times when that is not possible. If you would like the same dye lot please leave me a comment on your order. If I am unable to fulfil that request I will contact you before posting your order.

Yarn for the urban crafter
Introducing Scheepjes Metropolis; the perfect companion for the urban crafter. With contemporary life bringing with it its many distractions, we all need to find time to slow down, enjoy and maybe do a little crafting. Whether you craft in a city apartment, an urban jungle or a street-side café, feel inspired as Metropolis echoes the vibrant colours of the modern cityscape alongside a lightly heathered effect indicative of urban decay.

Not just a sock yarn
Although Metropolis is the perfect sock-yarn, thanks to an Extra Fine Merino and Nylon blend giving it exceptional softness and strength, its potential is limitless! Being able to handle colour-work and cables, Scheepjes Metropolis has been designed to suit your every need, with its extensive range of colours inspiring endless possibilities.

• Hook/Needle size: 3.5
• Weight: 200 gr.
• Length: 800 m
• Tension square: 10 x 10 cm: 26 stitches x 38 needles
• Composition: 50% Cotton 50% Polyacrylic

Machine wash 30, dry flat. 

Rico Creative Cotton Degradé - A gorgeous cotton blend 4 ply yarn in beautiful gradient colours. The thread feels soft and is ideal for making scarves, wraps and other accessories. You will find a knitting pattern for a triangle wrap on the inside of the label which you can make using only 1 skein!