The Yarn Sisters http://theyarnsisters.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:17:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Mythral http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/mythral/ http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/mythral/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:05:42 +0000 Claudia http://theyarnsisters.com/?p=2260
The 'Stansborough Grey' wool yarn has a rustic feel but produces a fabric that is silky and lustrous with beautiful draping qualities. ]]>
  • Yarn types
  • DK weight 8 ply pure NZ wool
  • Knit Gauge
  • 20 stitches
  • Metric Needle
  • 4.5 mm
  • US Needle
  • 7
  • Crochet Gauge
  • 11 – 14 sts
  • Hook Metric
  • 5.5 mm
  • Hook US
  • I to K
  • Approx:
  • 104m/113yd per 50g

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]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/yarns/mythral/feed/ 0 A New Yarn! http://theyarnsisters.com/news/a-new-yarn/ http://theyarnsisters.com/news/a-new-yarn/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:19:34 +0000 Claudia http://theyarnsisters.com/?p=2257 Yarnsisters are proud to announce we are now a US distributor of “Mythral” yarn by Stansborough. This unique yarn hails from New Zealand and dates back to the 1850’s when the rare sheep breed was first discovered for its remarkable properties. The ‘Stansborough Grey’ wool produces a fabric that is silky and lustrous with beautiful [...]]]>

Yarnsisters are proud to announce we are now a US distributor of “Mythral” yarn by Stansborough. This unique yarn hails from New Zealand and dates back to the 1850’s when the rare sheep breed was first discovered for its remarkable properties. The ‘Stansborough Grey’ wool produces a fabric that is silky and lustrous with beautiful draping qualities. We know you will be as excited as we are when you try this amazing new yarn!

]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/news/a-new-yarn/feed/ 0 Free Zealana Videos by Annie Modesitt http://theyarnsisters.com/news/free-zealana-videos-by-annie-modesitt/ http://theyarnsisters.com/news/free-zealana-videos-by-annie-modesitt/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:08:04 +0000 Leanne http://theyarnsisters.com/?p=2248 ANNIE MODESITT and ZEALANA! We’re excited to announce that we’ve just released a series of video tutorials with designer and teacher, Annie Modesitt. Annie uses Zealana yarns in all the instructional tutorials. View all the following videos HERE! Bobbles using Heron Cables using Tui Casting On using Rimu ICord using Kiwi Lovely left decrease using Kiwi Retailers can call our office to have [...]]]>

Annie-Modesitt--373x525ANNIE MODESITT and ZEALANA!

We’re excited to announce that we’ve just released a series of video tutorials with designer and teacher, Annie Modesitt. Annie uses Zealana yarns in all the instructional tutorials.

View all the following videos HERE!

  • Bobbles using Heron
  • Cables using Tui
  • Casting On using Rimu
  • ICord using Kiwi
  • Lovely left decrease using Kiwi

Retailers can call our office to have DVD disks of the videos sent for consumer distribution in shops.

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]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/shetland-shawl/feed/ 0 Willow Cardigan with Beaded Border http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/willow-cardigan-with-beaded-border/ http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/willow-cardigan-with-beaded-border/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:19:49 +0000 maggie http://theyarnsisters.com/?p=2226
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]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/willow-cardigan-with-beaded-border/feed/ 0 Beaded Pullover with Fur Scarf http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/beaded-pullover-with-fur-scarf/ http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/beaded-pullover-with-fur-scarf/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:16:43 +0000 maggie http://theyarnsisters.com/?p=2222
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]]> http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/beaded-pullover-with-fur-scarf/feed/ 0 Genesis Turtleneck http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/genesis-turtleneck/ http://theyarnsisters.com/patterntype/genesis-turtleneck/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:11:47 +0000 maggie http://theyarnsisters.com/?p=2218
The turtleneck made modern using a braided cable pattern and combined with stockinette and seed stitch. A relaxed rib turtleneck brings it all together in a perfect layering piece. Enjoy the cashmere at a quick knit gauge. ]]>

The turtleneck made modern using a braided cable pattern and combined with stockinette and seed stitch. A relaxed rib turtleneck brings it all together in a perfect layering piece. Enjoy the cashmere at a quick knit gauge.

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