Knit Picks, Yarn
Knit Picks Yarn Unboxing 2 MORE BOXES!
Nov
I recently placed an order at Knit Picks website. You can see all the goodies I bought from that order HERE. And watch that yarn unboxing video HERE. Then I was so tempted by the sales that OOPS I DID IT AGAIN! And placed a second, much larger order. Scroll below to watch my Knit Picks Yarn Unboxing video! My plan was to order small quantities of various yarns and colors to get a sampling of some of the yarns. But it was too hard to narrow it down because they had great prices, gorgeous color selections and a great free shipping discount so I placed a much larger order and at arrived today in TWO BOXES!
Check out the yarns and colors I ordered, watch the Knit Picks Yarns unboxing video, and also see what kind or knit and crochet projects I had in mind for making or re-making with these yarns.
Watch the Unboxing Video of Knit Picks Yarns Unboxing here:
Here are the yarns I ordered:
Cotlin Yarn by Knit Picks
This is a #3 dk weight, 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen yarn with 123 yards per 50 gm ball. It comes in 50 colors! Wow. I ordered 10 balls each in Swan, Indigo and Pirouette because I had a feeling this would be an amazing yarn for making cardigans, pullovers and lace ponchos. I think it will also be beautiful for motif shawls and bags, too. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Cotlin Yarn HERE
From Knitpicks: CotLin is a cool and lightweight Tanguis cotton and summer linen blend perfect for washcloths and spa gifts and summer knits for children and adults. Tanguis (tan-gwiss) cotton has a very soft hand, excellent absorption and, because it is a naturally white fiber, a high affinity for dyes. The Belgian linen adds the characteristic flecks and additional absorbency with very low elasticity – helping to alleviate stretching in the finished knit. Summer linen has an extended growing period which results in a longer, stronger fiber. When blended with the already strong Tanguis cotton, it makes a durable, wearable, and soft yarn. The knit fabric will get softer with each wash too.
Shop Cotlin yarn here
Wonderfluff Yarn by Knit Picks
This is a #5 bulky weight yarn that is 70% Baby Alpaca, 7% Merino Wool, 23% Nylon with 142 yds per 50 gm ball. It comes in 22 colors and from the description alone on the website – softer than a kitten, fluffier than a cloud – plus all the pretty colors, I was mesmerized. I ordered 5 colors because it was impossible to narrow down my color selection even further! I ordered 1 ball each of the following colors: Larkspur Heather, Atlantic Heather, Turquoise heather, Ripple Heather and Abyss Heather. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Wonderfluff Yarn HERE
From Knitpicks: Softer than a kitten, fluffier than a cloud, Wonderfluff is a technological marvel! Silky baby alpaca and fleecy merino fibers are blown into and caught in a lightweight tube of nylon mesh. The result is a yarn that’s beautifully bulky yet lightweight and warm, with surprising resiliency. Wonderfluff works with a wide range of needle sizes and with 142 yards per 50g, the generous yardage allows for large, luxurious projects that won’t break the bank.
Shop Wonderfluff Yarn HERE
Billow Yarn by Knit Picks
From Knitpicks: Billow is all about creature comforts: oversized cowls and wraps, lazy weekend pullovers, and cozy blankets that hug you back. Eight plies of super soft pima cotton create a thick and thin texture for a feel that is both rustic and modern all at once. A bulky weight yarn, Billow works up quickly while the luxuriously soft feel makes it the perfect treat for those with sensitive skin. With a contemporary and sophisticated palette that spans 18 stunning colors, Billow’s cloud-like softness is sure to tempt your needles and hooks to cast on your next project right away.
This is a #5 bulky weight 100% Pima Cotton with a thick and thin texture that comes 120 yds per 50 gm hank. I love the texture of this yarn and think it will be gorgeous with simple stitchwort like the Claire Knit Pullover Pattern, the Leif Knit Shawl Pattern, the Desna Knit Shrug, Claire Crochet Vest Pattern, Gilian Crochet Shrug, and the Amara Knit Shawl Pattern. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Billow Yarn HERE
Shop Billow Yarn HERE
Brava Stripe and Brava Worsted Yarns by Knit Picks
From Knit Picks: Stripes are made easy with Brava Stripe! Tonal self-striping colorways are combined with our classic, premium acrylic Brava to become an easy-care yarn that stripes up with no extra work. The extra long color sections create full stripes on a variety of project sizes up to 90 inches wide when knit in the suggested gauge, and each stripe is a semi-solid color to add depth and complexity. Brava Stripe is perfect for hats, scarves, blankets, boxy sweaters, and more! Save 20% when you add 10 or more skeins in this yarn line to your cart! Enter code MYVALUEPACK at checkout.
I already made knit and crochet patterns with the regular Brava Yarn, including the Iona Draped Crochet Vest Pattern, the Iona Crochet Shawl Pattern, the Aloe Knit Hat & Cowl Pattern, so I already know I love this base of #4 worsted weight, 100% acrylic yarn. But once I discovered it comes in self striping colors, I thought it would be fun to play around with modular construction and motifs with this, too! I ordered Orchid Stripe and Laguna Stripe and also ordered coordinating solid colors of Brava Worsted in colors Fairy Tale and Tidepool. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Brava Stripe Yarn HERE and Shop Brava Worsted Yarn HERE
Shop Brava Stripe Yarn
Shop Brava Worsted YarnBrava 500 Yarn by Knit Picks
From Knit Picks: Brava 500 is all you love about Brava Worsted just five times more. It is the same hard-wearing medium weight yarn that works wonders for projects where durability and easy-care is a must. With so much flexibility and range of bright colors, you will find endless possibilities for Brava 500. Now you can make 5 times the hats and scarves to show support for your favorite sports team, gift baby blankets using just one ball and multiple garments that new parents are sure to love, or simply use Brava 500 for your charity projects.
I already made knit and crochet patterns with the regular Brava Yarn, including the Iona Draped Crochet Vest Pattern, the Iona Crochet Shawl Pattern, the Aloe Knit Hat & Cowl Pattern, so I already know I love this base of #4 worsted weight, 100% acrylic yarn. But once I discovered it comes in a whopping 500g ball with 1,090 yards! I was excited about making really large projects with this, too! Afghans, wintery ponchos, home decor, a long duster cardigan or coat. So many possibilities. I ordered 3 colors: Dove Heather, Clarity and Peacock – with home decor and afghan ideas in mind. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Brava Worsted Yarn HERE.
Shop Brava 500 Yarn HERE
Lindy Chain Yarn by Knit Picks
From Knit Picks: Capture the spirit of summer with Lindy Chain! Superbly lightweight and endlessly versatile, this chainette yarn is just the thing for warm weather. The linen adds a crisp stitch definition that shows off textures while adding a lovely drape and sheen that just gets softer with every wash. Available in 26 stunning shades that range from rich hues to soft pastels, Lindy Chain is sure to be your go-to yarn for breezy tops, light accessories and so much more.
This is a #1 fingering weight, 70% Linen, 30% Pima Cotton yarn that comes 180 yds per 50gm ball. I love the chain construction of this yarn – the texture will be really interesting to knit and crochet with, and will create really nice, lightweight fabrics. I ordered 4 balls of it in color Navy with a lace shawl in mind. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Lindy Chain Yarn HERE
Curio #3 Yarn by Knit Picks
From Knit Picks: Lustrous, elegant, and versatile – Curio is sure to be your favorite new crochet thread! This mercerized, 2-ply #3 crochet thread is available in a brilliant range of shades from jewel tones to pastels and a lovely selection of neutrals and basics like black and white. This luxe #3 crochet thread is ideal for crocheted home décor items such as doilies, coasters, table cloth, curtains, as well as lace and amigurumi. A crisp stitch definition highlights intricate stitches and textures with a lustrous sheen. And don’t forget, you can use Curio for knitted lacework as well!
This is a #10 crochet thread or #0 lace weight yarn that is 100% mercerized cotton and comes 295 yds per 100 gm ball. I ordered 4 balls in color pistachio with lace in mind! I’m thinking a crochet motif lace dress or shawl would be gorgeous. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Curio #3 HERE
Curio #10 Yarn by Knit Picks
From Knit Picks: Lustrous, elegant, and versatile – Curio is sure to be your favorite new crochet thread! This mercerized, 2-ply #10 crochet thread is available in a brilliant range of shades: a selection of rich reds, blues, greens and yellow are accented with a soft pinks and purples as well as dreamy sky blues and sea foamy greens. Rounding out this palette of traditional and delightfully unexpected hues is a lovely selection of neutrals and basics like black and white. This luxe #10 crochet thread is ideal for crocheted home décor items such as doilies, coasters, table cloth, curtains, and more. A crisp stitch definition highlights intricate stitches and textures with a lustrous sheen. And don’t forget, you can use Curio for knitted lacework as well! 100% Mercerized Cotton.
This is a #3 crochet thread, or #0 lace weight, 100% mercerized cotton yarn that comes 721 yds per 100gm ball. I ordered 1 ball each in Hollyberry and Natural, not necessarily to combine them but because I loved both colors so much. I would like to explore making lace dresses with this yarn. What would you like to see me knit or crochet with this yarn? Shop Curio #10 HERE
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I would love to see your creations. Just as much fun as making these myself is the satisfaction I get from seeing my designs come to life and other knit and crochet fans wearing them too. There are now 2 ways you can share what you have done!
- I have recently added a wonderful new interactive section to the website which I invite you to take part in, it has been a smashing success and such fun so far. It is the new “Share Your Project” section. You, my creators, can upload images and descriptions of your creations to share with the ever growing community! To upload simply click here.
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I look forward to seeing what you create!
xoxo,
Kristin
