We’re thrilled to have such an enthusiastic response to our Black Pearl yarn! We would just like to let everyone know that the packaging on the Black Pearl for String is correct. The String Edition is available in 3 exclusive colors and is also a different gauge than the Black Pearl fine laceweight yarn that was mislabeled earlier this year.

We do have a few skeins left of the AIR Pearl Special Edition, a luxurious laceweight yarn that comes in 100 gram skeins in an all-natural color. This yarn was made especially for VK Live for String – click here to contact String and order your skein while supplies last!

Creating an elegant garment can be almost effortless with the right pattern. The simple beauty of this polished sleeveless top springs from two variations of razor lace. The push and pull of yarn overs and double decreases create delicate peaks and valleys at the bottom trim. Worked flat in a single piece with a back seam and buttons at the back neck placket, you’ll get all the pleasure of knitting lace with none of the stress of seaming it. The sole back seam goes together easily.

Sizes

XS (S) (M) (L) (XL)
Finished chest 32.75 (36) (39.5) (43) (46.25)”
Finished back length 20 (21) (21.75) (23.25) (24.75)”

Gauge

7 sts/in and 7 rows/in = 28 sts/4” and 28 rows/4” in Twelve-stitch Razor Pattern on size 4(3.5mm) ndls
6.75 sts/in and 6 rows/in = 27 sts/4” and 24 rows/4” in Six-stitch Razor Pattern on size 4(3.5mm) ndls

Needles

Size 4(3.5mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge, size 2(3mm) ndls and size 3(3.25mm) 16” circular ndls for trim

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, 4 buttons

Yarn

Kiwi 4-ply fingering weight from Zealana, 40% organic cotton, 30% NZ merino, 30% possum, 40g/218 yds (199m)
3 (3) (4) (4) (5) skeins

Hit your fashion stride with this beautiful cardigan which combines an eye-catching and innovative crossed stitch trim with the simplicity of stockinette. You’ll love learning the fascinating technique for lattice lace used for the hems, which are worked separately. The body and sleeves are then cleverly worked by picking up stitches from the hems then finished with a simple and sweet eyelet neck trim. Make it au courant by experimenting with color blocking or timeless and elegant by using a single color.

Sizes

XXS (XS) (S) (M) (L) (XL) (1X) (2X)
Finished chest without Trim 29.75 (33) (35.875) (38.625) (41.375) (44.625) (47.5) (50.25)”
Finished length 19 (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26)”

Gauge

3.625 sts/in and 5.5 rows/in = 14.5 sts/4” and 22 rows/4” in St st on size 8(5mm) ndls
4.375 sts/in and 4.375 rows/in = 17.5 sts/4” and 17.5 rows/4” in Lattice Lace on size 8(5mm) ndls

3.5 sts/in = 14 sts/4” in eyelet on size 6(4mm) ndls for Trim

Needles

Size 8(5mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge, size 6(4mm) ndls, size G(4mm) crochet hook

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or WY, extra needles for 3-ndl BO, WY for provisional cast on

Yarn

Willow Chunky from The YarnSisters, 70% NZ merino, 30% cashmere, 50g/73 yds (67m)
MC 5 (6) (6) (7) (8) skeins
CC 4 (5) (5) (6) (6) skeins

Your knitting skills have never looked so good! Be the heroine of your own life and swathe your neck in a scarf of incomparable softness and subtle luster. The textured folds of seed stitch ruffles become a cable band that draws the eye to the luscious depth of this luxurious yarn. The cozy neck rib can be easily adjusted to your preferred length. Finish with another cable band which flares into a second and ruffled end for one last note of drama. This perfect one-skein project showcases an exceptional blend of cashmere, possum, and silk.

Sizes

One Size

Finished length 31”

Gauge

5.75 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 23 sts/4” and 32 rows/4” in Seed St

9.5 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 38 sts/4” and 32 rows/4” in 3×3 Rib

9.5 sts/in and 10.5 rows/in = 38 sts/4” and 42 rows/4” in 3×3 Rib Cable

Needles

Size 3(3.25mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge

Supplies

Tapestry needle and extra needle for flexible long-tail CO

Yarn

AIR from Zealana, 40% cashmere, 40% possum, 20% silk, 25g/192 yds (175m)
1 skein

Introduce a little romantic elegance with these cuffs knitted in the delicate decadence of a cashmere, possum, and silk blend yarn. Petite seed stitch ruffles fan over the wrists and extend upwards along the side. A cable band provides a structured contrast to the flowing ruffles and 3×3 rib delivers a reliable, comfortable fit. Personalize with paua, pearl or jet buttons for an exquisite look that’s buttoned up but never stuffy. The perfect accessory to make an ordinary blouse, jacket, sweater or dress extraordinary!

Sizes

S (M) (L)

Finished circumference at 3×3 Rib Cable Band 7.25 (8.375) (9.625)”
Finished circumference at 3×3 Rib (without button band) 5.125 (6) (6.875)”

Finished length 8”

Gauge
5.75 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 23 sts/4” and 32 rows/4” in Seed St on size 3(3.25mm) ndls
14 sts/in and 10 rows/in = 56 sts/4” and 40 rows/4” in 3×3 Rib on size 1.5(2.5mm) ndls
10 sts/in and 10.5 rows/in = 40 sts/4” and 42 rows/4” in 3×3 Rib Cable on size 3(3.25mm) ndls

Needles

Size 1.5(2.5mm) ndls and size 3(3.25mm) dpns or circular ndls OR size to obtain gauge

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, extra needles for flexible long-tail CO, five 0.375” buttons

Yarn

AIR from Zealana, 40% cashmere, 40% possum, 20% silk, 25g/192 yds (175m)

2 skeins per pair

Let your knitting skills launch a thousand ships! Marvel at the timeless beauty of this boldly feminine sweater and matching hat, fittingly named for the goddess Helen. The pullover blooms into shape from the bottom up with a Sweet Violet eyelet pattern, while an extraordinary cable draws attention as it swirls up the center of the body as well as the sleeves. If you’re not interested in swatching, the hat allows you to get a taste for the pattern while learning inventive construction elements.

Sizes

Slouch Hat
S (M) (L)
Finished Hat Circumference 18 (20) (22)”

Pullover
Finished Body Circumference 35 (38) (41) (45.5) (49.5)”
Pullover Finished Length 20.5 (21.25) (22) (22.5) (23)”

Gauge

4.75 sts/in and 8 rows and rnds/in = 19 sts/4” and 32 rows and rnds/4” in Sweet Violet on size 3(3.0mm) ndls
8.5 sts/in and 8 rows and rnds/in = 14 sts/4” and 32 rows and rnds/4” in Center Cable on size 3(3.0mm) ndls

Needles

Size 7(4.5mm) circular ndl, 16” circular ndl (Hat), dpns, OR size to obtain gauge

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or WY, extra needles for 3-ndl BO

Yarn

Kauri Worsted from Zealana, 60% Fine New Zealand Merino, 30% possum, 10% silk, 40g/94 yds (85m)
Slouch Hat 2 skeins
Pullover 9 (9) (10) (11) (12) skeins

This cunning confection of a shawlette rises in delicate tiers just like the progressive terrain of the Remarkables mountain skifields. Panels featuring easily-mastered lace lighten each frothy layer. Wrapped stitches accentuate the scalloped edges of each tier and a vertical cable and rib pattern completes the body. The original provisional cast-on is the jumping-off place for the final flourish. You’ll ski through clearly written and charted directions to a uniquely clean finish. Take a quicker run by working the scarf.

Sizes

Shawlette Finished width at bottom edge 60”
Shawlette Finished length 12.75”
Scarf Finished length 38.75””

Knit with Zealana AIR.

Imagine finding the perfect pullover that combines simplicity, cables, pockets, and interesting details. And shouldn’t it be easy to knit, without being boring? Here is an opportunity to try stockinette in the round, cable pockets, and long sinuous sleeves with cables, shaping and thumb holes. Simple cables on the sleeves make for a nice change of pace after breezing through the stockinette of the body. After you finish it off with rolled trim, you’ll be ready to enjoy wearing this perfect piece.

Sizes

XS (S) (M) (L) (XL)

Finished circumference 32.5 (35.5) (38.5) (42.5) (46.5)”
Finished length 20.5 (21.25) (22) (22.5) (23)”

Gauge

5 sts/in and 7 rows/in = 20 sts/4” and 28 rows/4” in St st on size 4(3.5mm) ndls
7 sts/in and 7.75 rows/in = 28 sts/4” and 31 rows/4” in 3/3 Cables on size 4(3.5mm) ndls

Needles

Size 4(3.5mm) circular ndls or dpns OR size to obtain gauge, size 2(2.25mm) 16” circular ndls or dpns for neck trim

Supplies

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or WY for 3-ndl BO

Yarn

Willow DK from The YarnSisters, 70% NZ Merino, 30% cashmere, 50g/140 yds (128m)
7 (8) (9) (10) (12) skeins

Perfect for a quick but satisfying carry-around project, these sleek and elegant fingerless Mitts will keep your hands warm and your fingertips free. Classic stockinette stitch provides a clean-looking background for the Eccentric 3/3 Cable that runs along the back of the hand—ensuring that while they knit up quickly, they keep your interest! Just the right amount of shaping to fit like, well, a glove, but a simple thumb hole gets finished to look like you created a thumb. These Mitts are also a great way to swatch for big sister, the Meath Pullover.

Sizes

XS (S) (M) (L) (XL)

Finished hand circumference: 7.625 (8) (8.75) (9.625) (10)”
Finished length from above wrist: 4.5 (4.75) (5) (5.25) (5.5)”

Gauge

5 sts/in and 7 rows/in = 20 sts/4” and 28 rows/4” in St st on size 4(3.5mm) ndls
7 sts/in and 7.75 rows/in = 28 sts/4” and 31 rows/4” in 3/3 Cables on size 4(3.5mm) ndls

Needles

Size 4(3.5mm) circular ndls or dpns OR size to obtain gauge, size 2(2.25mm) dpns

Supplies

Stitch markers, removable markers, tapestry needle

Yarn

Willow DK from The YarnSisters, 70% NZ Merino, 30% cashmere, 50g/140 yds (128m)
1 (1) (2) (2) (2) skein(s)

As Shown

Model Size Medium
Color Pale Jade

• Yarn types
• Fingering Weight
• Knit Gauge
• 8 stitches per inch
• Metric Needle
• 2.25mm-3.25mm
• US Needle
• #1-3
• Crochet Gauge
• Hook Metric
• 2.25mm-3.25mm
• Hook US
• B1-D3
• Approx:
• 2oz (56 grams) provides 437 yards, 20 wpi