This kit contains the yarn you need for our September Kit - the Versa Cowl. There is one skein each of Papa's Heart and The Old Man. Each skein is:
*70% SW Merino/10% Cashmere/20% Silk *190 yards worsted weight/100g *Yarn base product of UK *Hand dyed in Idaho *Hand wash cool
Our September Kit is for the Versa Cowl by Aimee Pelletier of Darn Knit Anyway, who very graciously gave me permission to use this free pattern.
This color combination is "Papa's Heart" and "The Old Man". Papa's Heart is a colorway I debuted at Trailing of the Sheep in Sun Valley last year.
My dear friend and neighbor spent a lot of time in Sun Valley when she was a child, and because of her connection, I asked her to name this colorway for me. She named it "Papa's Heart". Papa Hemingway was a dear friend of her family--she remembers sitting on his lap and lighting his cigar with a wooden match! She said, "He had so many depths to his soul," and I'm honored that she saw some of that depth reflected in this colorway.
I dyed The Old Man as a contrast color for the Versa Cowl I made her for Christmas. I'm so excited to offer this kit to you.
The Versa Cowl is a great take along project--just knits and purls in the round. I loved watching the magic of the colorwork happen. It was a quick knit. Wear it all the way open, stripes out, or colorwork out. It's so versatile.
The kit will also include a link to the pattern--and a free gift!
Blue Savannah Yarn and Fiber are all hand dyed by Kristin. She uses a centimeter gram scale to weigh dyes so colorways can be reproduced as accurately as possible. Variations between dyelots will still occur. Please purchase enough yarn in from a single dye lot to complete your project.
We work to take color accurate photos and represent our products to the best of our ability. Please remember that colors will vary from screen to screen.
All items are produced in and ship from our smoke-free, cat friendly home. Though the cats would all agree their fur is the ultimate luxury fiber, they are kept away from direct contact with our products.
A Note About Washing
Blue Savannah products are dyed using acid dyes. Dyes are fully set and fibers are pH balanced before leaving the studio; however, different water quality and detergent choices may cause some bleeding to happen during washing. To achieve best results, please follow these washing instructions for your completed hand spun skeins and finished projects:
Wash in cold (70°F) water with wool wash and a splash of vinegar
Drain wash water and gently wring out skein or project
Rinse by soaking in cold water with a splash of vinegar for 10 minutes. Gently wring out water. Repeat if necessary. This step restores the yarn's pH level.
Hang skein or shape project and lay flat to dry
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