Yarn of the Month

I was very honoured recently when TUT was named yarn of the month by Loop, London. Loop having been stocking my exclusive BFL Light DK base for a few months now and it has proved very popular. It's always lovely to see such a great reaction to my yarn but this made me especially excited.

BFL Light DK is a 100% British Bluefaced Leicester and is smooth, soft and lustrous. Bluefaced Leicester is a strong, resilient yarn that can be worn right next to the skin. This yarn can be used for patterns that call for either Sport or DK weight yarn and each 100g skein comes with 246 yards (225 meters). It’s perfect for baby items, shawls, garments and socks.

Two recent projects knit with this base really caught my eye so I wanted to share them with you. First there is this really sweet one skein project that WesternAvenue knit up in the colourway 'Confetti'. The pattern is called 'Norby' and was designed by Gudrun Johnston for Brooklyn Tweed's 'Wool People 2' collection. The pattern itself calls for one skein of fingering weight so WesternAvenue adapted the pattern to work for this heavier and loftier base by casting on for less pattern repeats. The result is wonderful and really showcases the smooth quality of the yarn perfectly.I can imagine getting lots of wear from this finished object.

The second project is one that I've been watching progress ever since I saw the work in progress pictures appear on Ravelry. Alliecatsmama has been knitting up her take on Veera Valimaki's 'Shift of Focus' pattern and her notes were full of her excitement for both the pattern and the yarn. Alliecatsmama posted this attention grabbing teaser picture a few weeks ago and I couldn't wait to see the finished item. The garter stitch of the design really showcased the moody tones in the 'charred' colourway and Stephanie's final choice of buttons were a perfect compliment. The final pictures are wonderful and I was even more blown away by the finished item. Well done Stephanie!

Don't forget, you can purchase the exclusive BFL DK Light base here at Loop.

New Stockist

I am so pleased to announce that the Uncommon Thread is now being stocked by The Knitted Poppy in Australia. This lovely online knitting and accessory shop is run by Jennie, a fan of hand dyed yarns. 

In the shop you will find Lush Worsted a 80% Merino, 10% Nylon and 10% Cashmere base. Lush Worsted is luxuriously soft, wonderfully textured and beady - this is the worsted weight version of our beloved Lush Sock. The skeins come in 245 yards (225 metres) per 100 gramsand you will find a variety of colours, like this one featured on the website. 

Also stocked at The Knitted Poppy is Posh Fingering, a 70% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 20% Silk and 10% Cashmere base. This is a smooth plied yarn that again, you will find in a variety of colours like the one featured in the image above. It has amazing shine and a soft handle and is very versatile- it may be used for shawls, garments, socks and baby items. The yardage is 440 yards (402 metres) per 100 gram skein. 

Many thanks to Jennie at The Knitted Poppy for stocking TUT yarns. You can find both bases here.

Mignon

Loop have just released single patterns and their very first pattern features The Uncommon Thread yarn! This adorable unisex baby cardigan uses engineered cables to give it a wonderful shape. Knit from the top down with just one skein of yarn, the pattern includes options to fit 3-6 monthes, but can also be made for a newborn if you knit it in a lighter yarn. 

The sample shown is knit in BFL Light DK, which comprises 100% British Bluefaced Leicester. This yarn can be used for patterns that call for either Sport or DK weight yarn. Smooth, soft and lustrous, Bluefaced Leicester is a strong, resilient yarn that can be worn right next to the skin. The colourway shown is 'Into Dust'.

The pattern is available on Loop's website along with the exclusive TUT DK base that Loop stocks or alternatively, you can purchase the PDF pattern for download on Ravelry.