http://theyarnsisters.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 20 May 2010 04:35:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/tui-nz-merinopossum-cashmere/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/tui-nz-merinopossum-cashmere/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:06:45 +0000 Claudia http://theyarnsisters.com/?p=1450
Zealana Aspire's new Tui Range is here with seven beautiful shades, this Chunky 70% New Zealand Merino, 15% Possum and 15% New Zealand Cashmere yarn.]]>

• Yarn types
• Chunky Craft Rug
• Knit Gauge
• 12 – 15 sts
• Metric Needle
• 5.5 – 8.0 mm
• US Needle
• 9 to 11
• Crochet Gauge
• 8 – 11 sts
• Hook Metric
• 6.5 – 9 mm
• Hook US
• K10 1/2 to M-13
• Approx:
• 111m per 100g

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/tui-nz-merinopossum-cashmere/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2020-merino-possum/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2020-merino-possum/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:38:48 +0000 Claudia http://tys.timekept.com/?p=616
80% NZ Eco Merino 20% Possum Blend 2020 is the ‘original’ Zealana Possum yarn blend, using certified New Zealand ‘eco’ Merino wool, 2020 is blended with unique possum fibre exclusively from New Zealand]]>

• Yarn types
• DK Light Worsted
• Knit Gauge
• 21 – 24 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.75 – 4.5 mm
• US Needle
• 5 to 7
• Crochet Gauge
• 21 – 17 sts
• Hook Metric
• 4.5 – 5.5 mm
• Hook US
• 7 to I9
• Approx:
• 143y/130m

• Yarn types
• Chunky Craft Rug
• Knit Gauge
• 12 – 15 sts
• Metric Needle
• 5.5 – 8.0 mm
• US Needle
• 9 to 11
• Crochet Gauge
• 8 – 11 sts
• Hook Metric
• 6.5 – 9 mm
• Hook US
• K10 1/2 to M-13
• Approx:
• 73y/66m

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2020-merino-possum/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-1961-100-merino/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-1961-100-merino/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:38:21 +0000 admin http://tys.timekept.com/?p=615
100% NZ Eco Merino This Woollen spun New Zealand made Blend is a calssic 100% Merino yarn, using certified New Zealand `eco` Merino wool, blend 1961 is a pure yarn that possesses all the great qualities of New Zealand Merino, from brightness, finess and of course softness.]]>

• Yarn types
• DK Light Worsted
• Knit Gauge
• 21 – 24 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.75 – 4.5 mm
• US Needle
• 5 to 7
• Crochet Gauge
• 21 – 17 sts
• Hook Metric
• 4.5 – 5.5 mm
• Hook US
• 7 to I9
• Approx:
• 143y/130m

• Yarn types
• Chunky Craft Rug
• Knit Gauge
• 12 – 15 sts
• Metric Needle
• 5.5 – 8.0 mm
• US Needle
• 9 to 11
• Crochet Gauge
• 8 – 11 sts
• Hook Metric
• 6.5 – 9 mm
• Hook US
• K10 1/2 to M-13
• Approx:
• 73y/66m

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-1961-100-merino/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/willow/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/willow/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:17:54 +0000 Claudia http://tys.timekept.com/?p=611
Well grounded and hardy in all weather conditions, this 70/30 New Zealand Merino and Cashmere blend also flows freely in the breeze.]]>

• Yarn types
• DK Light Worsted
• Knit Gauge
• 21 – 24 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.75 – 4.5 mm
• US Needle
• 5 to 7
• Crochet Gauge
• 21 – 17 sts
• Hook Metric
• 4.5 – 5.5 mm
• Hook US
• 7 to I9
• Approx:
• 140y/128m

• Yarn types
• Chunky Craft Rug
• Knit Gauge
• 12 – 15 sts
• Metric Needle
• 5.5 – 8.0 mm
• US Needle
• 9 to 11
• Crochet Gauge
• 8 – 11 sts
• Hook Metric
• 6.5 – 9 mm
• Hook US
• K10 1/2 to M-13
• Approx:
• 73y/66m

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/willow/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/kauri/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/kauri/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:14:24 +0000 Claudia http://tys.timekept.com/?p=608
The Kauri Tree or “Father of the Forest” can be as many as 2000 years old. It’s unique to New Zealand, like our luxurious blend of Merino/Possum/Silk (60/30/10). The silk adds stability as well as a soft touch.]]>

• Yarn types
• Sport Baby
• Knit Gauge
• 23 – 26sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.25 - 3.75 mm
• US Needle
• 3 to 5
• Crochet Gauge
• 16 - 20 sts
• Hook Metric
• 3.5 – 4.5 mm
• Hook US
• E-4 to 7
• Approx:
• 168y/153m

• Yarn types
• Worsted Afghan Aran
• Knit Gauge
• 16 - 20 sts
• Metric Needle
• 4.5 - 5.5 mm
• US Needle
• 7 to 9
• Crochet Gauge
• 11 - 14 sts
• Hook Metric
• 5.5 - 6.5 mm
• Hook US
• l-9 to K10 1/2
• Approx:
• 94y/85m

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/kauri/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/rimu/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/rimu/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:24:00 +0000 Claudia http://tys.timekept.com/?p=592
Like the deep, rich-coloured timber, native to New Zealand, this sumptuous yarn is strong and hard-wearing. A blend of 60% fine New Zealand Merino and 40% New Zealand possum fibre with a silky, warm touch you’ll have to feel to believe!]]>

• Yarn types
• Sport Baby
• Knit Gauge
• 23 – 26 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.25- 3.75 mm
• US Needle
• 3 to 5
• Crochet Gauge
• 16 - 20 sts
• Hook Metric
• 3.5 - 4.5 mm
• Hook US
• E-4 to 7
• Approx:
• 168y/153m

• Yarn types
• DK Light Worsted
• Knit Gauge
• 21 - 24 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.75 - 4.5 mm
• US Needle
• 5 to 7
• Crochet Gauge
• 21 - 17 sts
• Hook Metric
• 4.5 - 5.5 mm
• Hook US
• 7 to l9
• Approx:
• 140y/128m

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/rimu/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/kiwi/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/kiwi/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:16:48 +0000 Claudia http://tys.timekept.com/?p=590
The unique Kiwi bird is the symbol for this unique natural blend of 40% fine New Zealand Merino, 30% Organic Cotton and 30% New Zealand Possum fibre.]]>

• Yarn types
• Sock Fingering Baby
• Knit Gauge
• 27 - 32 sts
• Metric Needle
• 2.25- 3.25 mm
• US Needle
• 1 to 3
• Crochet Gauge
• 21 - 2 sts
• Hook Metric
• 2.25 – 3.5 mm
• Hook US
• B-1 to E4
• Approx:
• 217y/198m

• Yarn types
• Sport Baby
• Knit Gauge
• 23 - 26 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.25 - 3.75 mm
• US Needle
• 3 to 5
• Crochet Gauge
• 16 - 20 sts
• Hook Metric
• 3.5 - 4.5 mm
• Hook US
• E-4 to 7
• Approx:
• 149y/136m

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/kiwi/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2209-merino-alpaca/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2209-merino-alpaca/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:14:27 +0000 Claudia http://tys.timekept.com/?p=525
50% NZ Merino 50% Baby Alpaca 2209 is a softer alternative to pure Merino. Blended with certified NZ 'ECO' Merino wool, the fine Alpaca fibre creates a heathery soft, luxurious yarn.]]>

• Yarn types
• DK Light Worsted
• Knit Gauge
• 21 – 24 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.75 – 4.5 mm
• US Needle
• 5 to 7
• Crochet Gauge
• 21 – 17 sts
• Hook Metric
• 4.5 – 5.5 mm
• Hook US
• 7 to I9
• Approx:
• 143y/130m

• Yarn types
• Chunky Craft Rug
• Knit Gauge
• 12 – 15 sts
• Metric Needle
• 5.5 – 8.0 mm
• US Needle
• 9 to 11
• Crochet Gauge
• 8 – 11 sts
• Hook Metric
• 6.5 – 9 mm
• Hook US
• K10 1/2 to M-13
• Approx:
• 73y/66m

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2209-merino-alpaca/feed/ 0 http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2120-merino-cashmere/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/blend-2120-merino-cashmere/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:58:15 +0000 Claudia http://tys.timekept.com/?p=39
80% NZ Eco Merino 20% Cashmere Blend 2120 is the ‘original’ Zealana Cashmere blended yarn, using certified New Zealand ‘eco’ Merino wool, 2120 is blended with fine Cashmere fibre to produce a sensational, soft yarn. As of March 2010, this yarn will be discontinued. ]]>

• Yarn types
• DK Light Worsted
• Knit Gauge
• 21 – 24 sts
• Metric Needle
• 3.75 – 4.5 mm
• US Needle
• 5 to 7
• Crochet Gauge
• 21 – 17 sts
• Hook Metric
• 4.5 – 5.5 mm
• Hook US
• 7 to I9
• Approx:
• 143y/130m

 

• Type: Bulky
• Knit Gauge
• 12 – 15 sts
• Metric Needle
• 5.5 – 8.0 mm
• US Needle
• 9 to 11
• Crochet Gauge
• 8 – 11 sts
• Hook Metric
• 6.5 – 9 mm
• Hook US
• K10 1/2 to M-13
• Approx:
• 73y/66m

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