...another shout out...

February 17th, 2012

Valley Yarns on Ravelry #14 – Northfield

Valley Yarns Northfield is a customer and staff favorite. Soft enough to wear against the skin, great stitch definition for cable work, and 22 lovely colors to choose from. These nine Northfield projects on Ravelry are excellent examples of why we love Northfield so much.

Erin’s Mittens and Hat by Debbi Stone
(pattern available for purchase on Ravelry)

Hey everybody!  Erin's Hat and Erin's Mittens were featured in the Webs blog post yesterday!  How lucky am I?  You can go here to read all about it!

The post highlights designs using Webs Valley Yarn - Northfield which is a yummy yarn made up of merino, baby alpaca and silk.  What's not to love about that?  Northfield is really wonderful to knit with, has great stitch definition and feels so good next to your skin.

The Webs blog post is just another example of what I love about this fiber industry;  people helping each other.  Thanks again to Webs for featuring my patterns.  You guys are the best!!

...The Erin Collection...

I am very proud to offer The Erin Collection!  

~The Erin Collection~

$15.00

               

This collection include Erin's Hat, Erin's Mittens and the recently published Erin's Cowl.  

Erin’s Cowl is a bit of warmth around you neck and is perfect for crisp, autumn days.  It features two beautiful cable panels that finish with smart decreases and buttonholes that are perfect for highlighting those special buttons you have in your button collection.  

Erin’s Cowl is just right for under your winter coat for an extra bit of coziness or as the perfect accessory with your favorite t-shirt. 

Either way, you’ll love how Erin’s Cowl feels around your neck!

Yarn:

Valley Yarns Northfield 

[70% Merino/20% Baby Alpaca/10% Silk, 50gm/124 yds]

2 skeins; colorway:  Chestnut

                     or

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Heavyweight

[100% Superwash Merino, 198 gm/350 yds], 

1 skein;  colorway:  Tumbleweed

Supplies:

US 6/4mm 16 inch circular needles or needles to obtain gauge.

cable needle, markers, yarn needle, two 7/8" buttons

Gauge:

5 stitches/inch over stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements:

length:  24 inches

width:  6.5 inches

Notes:  Pattern includes both written and charted instructions.

Each pattern is available for sale individually for $6.00 each or the entire collection is available for $15.00.

...keeping warm...

As promised

Warm and cozy mittens or fingerless mitts that are quick to knit up. 

The cuffs are long enough to fit inside or outside of a jacket or sweater sleeve.  Which ever you prefer, your hands will thank you for this bit of coziness while you’re out in the chilly air!

The fingerless version is perfect to put on when you need a little warmth but want your fingers free.  Perfect for when you are texting or taking photos!

Cuffed with a beautiful cabled band that is finished with a smart decrease and buttonhole, they are the perfect project to show off those special buttons you might have in your collection. 

              ~ Erin's Mittens ~

                          

Yarn:

Valley Yarns Northfield

[70% Merino/20% Baby Alpaca/10% Silk,

50gm/124 yds] 2 skeins

or

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Heavyweight

[100% Superwash Merino, 198gm/350 yds]  1 skein

Supplies:

US 6/4mm 32 inch circular needle

US 7/4.5mm 32 inch circular needle

1 set US 7/4.5 mm double points

or needles to obtain gauge

cable needle, markers, yarn needle, two 7/8" buttons

Gauge:

5 stitches/inch over stockinette

Finished size:

hand circumference:  7.5 inches

length from edge of cuff to top of mitten:  10.5 inches

Notes:  Pattern includes both charted and written instructions.