I'm so pleased to share that Dr. Steffi has sent us some yarn from the Netherlands and we'll now be able to offer Uschitita Fibre Arts in the shop! Her colors are amazing and I've been an admirer for years. But as Steffi's life got more complicated as she took on full time work at the hospital and furthered her medical career, it didn't seem like it was meant to be. But she's back at the dyepots for us (and her husband Juergen helps her with the day to day) and I'm so glad that she's found a home at SSYC.
Onyx, Tiny Dancer, Patisserie
We now have Merino Sock, which is her classic fiber combo of superwash merino and nylon. It seems to be the same put up as skeins we get from other imported dyers like Qing Fibre (London) and Life in the Long Grass (Ireland). So if you're famliar with those, you know the fiber takes the dye wonderfully and the tight twist make the socks hold up to wash and wear. I do hope to have her Singles before the year ends.
Vikings, Owl, Ruby Tuesday
These are just some of the color combos that caught my eye. If you zoom in you can really see some of the layering in the multicolors and speckled skeins. What stands out to me is how many different colors you see on some of these skeins without them appearing muddy. You can see the definition in the speckles and streaks of color. Such artful technique.
Wonderwall, Onyx, Cry Wolf
Coral, Purple Rain, Major Tom
Iris, Purple Rain, Major Tom
Cosmopolitan, Studio, Vivid
So what's your fave combo? Perhaps you want just one color for a really nice Reyna? Or three colors for A Girl's Best Friend? Perhaps the Paddington Station Socks?
Importing yarn is becoming a bit more predictable again. So in addition to this lovely yarn from the Netherlands, you'll soon see a great restock of Hedgehog Fibres from Ireland. Though not of the Skinny Singles for awhile b/c they can't get more of that from their mill at the moment.
Viking, Owl and Ruby Tuesday has me droolong
Posted by: Joyce | October 08, 2020 at 01:21 PM
Vintage Rug & Owl in a shawl for me
Posted by: Mary | October 08, 2020 at 05:49 PM
Iris, Purple rain and Major Tom...have my name on them....although all are simply breathtaking
Posted by: Alberta | October 09, 2020 at 06:27 AM
Wonderwall, Purple Rain and Wind are so pretty.
Posted by: Sue | October 09, 2020 at 08:25 AM
Iris, Purple Rain, and Major Tom need no invitation to come to my house! ❤️
Posted by: Marge | October 10, 2020 at 12:32 AM