Yarns for Elegant Knitting

Bamboo & wool  Wonderfully soft, with a lovely drape, this sport weight yarn has a beautiful sheen. Great for sweaters or socks.
Size 5-7 US suggested needle size. 250 yds per 100 gram per skein.
80% bamboo, 20% wool

Legato Bamboo & wool   Sapphire blue $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool  Claret   $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Dark green  $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Rose       $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Baby blue  $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Ivory       $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Eggplant  $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Turquoise $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Canary     $11.00

Legato Bamboo & wool   Black       $11.00

This high quality merino wool from Yarn Place is blended with cashmere to create a sumptuous yarn at a great price.  One large ball is enough to make a shawl! 

Zephyr Silk and wool Lace weight 5040 yds per lb. 30 wpi  Fingering weight 1020 yds per lb. 15 wpi
This wonderful yarn combines the beautiful sheen and drape of silk with the memory and knittability of a fine, soft merino wool.   Note colors can vary with different monitors.

Curry laceweight yarn   Beautiful for fall
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards      $9.00

Deep Purple laceweight yarn   A true purple
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Vanilla laceweight yarn   A beautiful ivory color
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

White laceweight yarn   True snow white
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Aegean blue laceweight yarn  Like a spring sky
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Claret laceweight yarn   A beautiful wine red
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Cinnabar laceweight yarn   
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Cassis  laceweight yarn   A lustrous, soft pink
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Basil laceweight yarn   
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Teal laceweight yarn   A lovely pastel
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Blueberry laceweight yarn   
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Lilac laceweight yarn   A pretty pale purple
50% silk 50% merino   630 yards     $9.00

Choose any other of the beautiful Zephyr colors shown here.  4 oz ball, approx 1260 yds  $18.00   
Special order, so please allow about 1 week.

If you love the Zephyr silk and wool blend but prefer a heavier weight yarn, then try this 4/8 DK weight.
Wonderfully soft and lustrous.  4.4 oz 330 yd skein
In Emerald green.

Emerald Green Zephyr 4/8 DK weight  4.4 oz $19.80

Mulberry  Zephyr 4/8 DK weight  4 oz $18.00

Acrylic yarn

Snow White 100% acrylic laceweight yarn   1200 yards $15.00

Superwash wool .  Machine washable!

5.9 oz  $20.65

4.3 oz  $15.00

Ivory White Superwash (machine washable)
100% wool fingering  weight yarn   
640 yards           7.9 ounces                   $23.70

Lead (a medium gray) lace weight   2/24
100% Superwash (machine washable) lambswool

Woolpak Yarn from New Zealand  100% Wool
Available in 3 weights  -  8 ply (sport weight), 10 ply (worsted weight, and 12 ply bulky
This is Perendale and Romney, a long, open wool that is soft for knitting and perfect for felting, too!  Good stitch definition, great yardage, and a wonderful color palette.
Needle sizes recommended #5 US, 8 US, and 10.5 US.

Cottage Craft 100% Wool yarn
Available in 2 weights  -  1 ply (sport) or 2 ply (DK)  A rustic yarn made in Canada.
Good stitch definition.  Can be used in felted projects   25 beautiful colors
This yarn has great yardage, at a great price!  $6.50 per skein
Needle sizes for most gauges #3-5 US for 1 ply  or #6-8 US for 2 ply
This is also an excellent yarn for felting projects.
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     2 ply skein 272 yards

Single ply skein 360 yards

Mohair and wool.   See more handspun yarn