Archive for the 'Killara' Category

July Sale now on

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

In our Ebay retail store we have 25% off all single cones of yarn during July! We are clearing space for our new Fall stock, and have slashed our already low prices. The sale lasts all July, and more cones will go up as the month progresses!

Your creations – Lovely lace knitting in Killara

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Abbenormal (her user name in Ravelry) is creating a beautiful stole using Killara, our smooth silk/wool blend laceweight. She is knitting up the pattern Sarcelle, which is available for download for $6. Here is a link to her project page on Ravelry (membership required).
Abbenormal will receive our “Your Creations” bonus of $10 off her next order. Please [...]

Samples of Killara and Grafton

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Grafton

This hat was knit from hand dyed Grafton (Yak/Wool blend), in my very own pattern. If there is any demand for a basic hat pattern, I’ll write it up for our customers.  The yarn was kettle dyed using Ashford acid dyes (brown and green), and plenty of vinegar.  The yak fiber does not take up [...]

New Yarns! Introducing Grafton and Killara

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Grafton
Please welcome Grafton, our 50% yak/ 50% wool sport weight blend (14 wraps per inch, 3/15nM, 500 metres per 100 gram skein).  Grafton is super soft, and the loft of the yak hair makes for super soft, warm garments. The yarn is still in its spinning oil, and we recommend that it be washed in [...]