Join me this week to learn more about a yarn that I like working with. It comes in a variety of great colors and has a slightly rustic feel.
The yarn is Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed – Ochre.
3 Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed, skeins with labels, row counter, stitch markers and blocking wires
It’s a lightweight yarn: 177m (194yds) per 50g (1.75oz) hank. The content is a mix of 50% wool, 25% alpaca and 25% viscose.
What do I know about these fibers and what can I learn about the yarn?
Wool will keep me warm and creates good stitch definition. The alpaca will add warmth and a little halo to my knitting, and both alpaca and viscose will add drape to the fabric. So, based on all these, I browsed free patterns to find a suitable one that will allow me to learn more about this yarn and showcase the best of its properties.
I chose the Arum Shawl pattern, which is a pattern that uses the Kingston tweed yarn; no substitution required.
The Arum Shawl on a mannequin
The pattern asks for 3 skeins of yarn.
It is a lace pattern therefore I will need additional tools to make my work easy and enjoyable: stitch markers, a row counter, and blocking wires.
I have everything I need.
- Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed – Ochre
- KNITTER’S PRIDE The Mindful Markers
- KNITTER’S PRIDE Mindful Row Counter
- KNITTER’S PRIDE Steel Blocking Wires Set
There’s a large assortment of stitch markers, so I can choose the ones I need for this project.
Supplies for the Arum Shawl
Join me tomorrow as I’ll discuss more about the pattern, choosing the needle size and swatching for the lace pattern.
