http://www.yarntasting.com people swatching Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:09:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/artfibers-news-october-2011/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/artfibers-news-october-2011/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:40:31 +0000 nyle http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=826 Artfibers News — Holiday Discount, Gift Certificates, Contest, Amazing New Yarns, Free Patterns! Holiday Discount :  per order, 20% off on amounts above the first $50 Includes: Artfibers catalog yarns, Artfibers Gift Certificates Excludes:  store sale items, tools, fiber End date: close of the business day, December 23, 2011 If you’re not sure what to [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/artfibers-news-october-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/free-pattern-tam-and-neckwarmer/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/free-pattern-tam-and-neckwarmer/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:36:59 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=810 Tall Tam & Neck Warmer in Artfibers Nanook & Heath This great, stylish set can be worn different ways and is fun and easy to make!   The neck warmer can be worn at the neck or as a second layer to the hat to change the look or add more warmth.   Great holiday gifts for [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/free-pattern-tam-and-neckwarmer/feed/ 1 http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/free-pattern-elegant-wristlets/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/free-pattern-elegant-wristlets/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:26:30 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=802 Elegant Wristlets in Twain The project is knitted flat and seamed. Loose Lattice Lace pattern is easier than it looks! These knit up quickly and make wonderful gifts. Size: One Size. Cast on and bind off loosely for large hands and tighter for small hands. For very petite hands, use a size 6 needle instead [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/10/free-pattern-elegant-wristlets/feed/ 4 http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/07/free-pattern-felted-yurt-mukluks/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/07/free-pattern-felted-yurt-mukluks/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:35:06 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=795 Felted (fulled, actually) knit mukluks in YURT I had to muck about to find the best way to produce these knitted, felted boots, and was very lucky that it all paid off. Yarn: Artfibers  Yurt 70% Merino Wool, 30% Baby Alpaca (Normal gauge: 17s X 23r = 4″ on size 9 U.S. needles, but boots [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/07/free-pattern-felted-yurt-mukluks/feed/ 0 http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/07/free-pattern-roxwrap-crossover-tunic/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/07/free-pattern-roxwrap-crossover-tunic/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:01:11 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=785 RoxWrap Crossover Vest in Zyme Description: This vest is a timeless garment that can be layered for any season.  Front and Back are joined up to the armholes. Garment is knit bottom-up. Style is hip length, fitted waist cardigan style with ribbed edges and horizontal rib front bands that broaden at the top and overlap.  [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2011/07/free-pattern-roxwrap-crossover-tunic/feed/ 0 http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/12/woosh-scarf-free-pattern/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/12/woosh-scarf-free-pattern/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:39:24 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=623 Woosh Scarf Yarntasting Cafe Design Yarn: Artfibers WOOSH Yardage required: 126 yds includes 10% extra to allow for differences between knitters. Needles: U.S. size 17 (12mm) Main Stitch Pattern: Garter Stitch (all knits) Wrap and Drop Stitch: Row 1: *K1, yo; repeat to last stitch, k1. Row 2: Knit the knit stitches, drop the yo’s [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/12/woosh-scarf-free-pattern/feed/ 0 http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/12/windmill-scarf-free-pattern/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/12/windmill-scarf-free-pattern/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:16:47 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=611 Windmill Scarf Yarntasting Cafe Design This scarf uses a single skein of VINYA, our luxurious chunky extrafine merino yarn.  Enjoy!  — Rox/ARTFIBERS Yarn: Artfibers “Vinya” Yardage required: 206 yards includes 10% extra to allow for differences between knitters. Needle Size: U.S. size 11 (8mm) Stitch Pattern: Windmill Stitch (multiple of 20 stitches): Hint: If the [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/12/windmill-scarf-free-pattern/feed/ 0 http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/08/cropped-jacket-free-pattern/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/08/cropped-jacket-free-pattern/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:46:30 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=528 Artfibers Design # 1002: Cropped Jacket Description Contemporary and classic, this comfy little jacket can be styled up or down depending on your mood.  Layer it with a long sleeved pullover, with a slinky dress for evening, or a shell in a cool office!  Optionally, use a pin instead of a button to adjust the [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/08/cropped-jacket-free-pattern/feed/ 11 http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/08/six-lace-scarf-patterns/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/08/six-lace-scarf-patterns/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:31:14 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=498 It seems that for many of us, meeting with groups of other fiberholics ensures us a time slot to get something accomplished on a project or two. The only dilemma is all of the great storytelling that goes on, inspiring the occasional curse word as someone discovers that while howling with laughter they skipped a [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/08/six-lace-scarf-patterns/feed/ 13 http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/07/lingo-lacy-linen-skirt/ http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/07/lingo-lacy-linen-skirt/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:16:29 +0000 rox http://www.yarntasting.com/?p=423 Artfibers’ “Lingo” 100% linen yarn is perfect for skirts! The drape and swing are wonderful; linen feels great to wear. This skirt is knit in the round from the top down so there is almost no finishing work. The draw string is braided. Finished dimensions given are after blocking. Sizes: small/med: 36″ (med/lg: 42″) hip [...]]]> http://www.yarntasting.com/2010/07/lingo-lacy-linen-skirt/feed/ 3