Ok, by now you might be sensing a theme... New yarn bases! Another new addition to the Botanical Yarn line up is Slub Superwash 4ply. With 400m per 100g and 90% superwash merino and 10% nylon. What is a slub?! Well, a slub is defined as an uneven or thick section of yarn occurring regularly or irregularly. Initially, yarn of this nature was seen as having a defect. But as often happens, tastes change and we love the uneven texture of this yarn. Where the boucle yarn the entire texture of the garment becomes fuzzy and stitch definition is blurred with slub yarn you will get an overall look of the same knitted texture you are used to but some irregularity. But...
One of the most asked questions, is what could I make with mini skeins? Here are some examples of projects... starting with crochet patterns: You can view the mini skein bundle here on Ravelry. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#notebook-p=bundle-mini-skein-ideas-69&sort=recently-popular&view=captioned_thumbs&page=1 Crochet Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine That Mini Skein Blanket by Vera and Bess Star Stitch Baby Blanket by Kirsten Ballering Sweet Chestnut by Carmen Heffernan Mini Skein Set Infinity Scarf by Lucienne Crochet Summer Joys by Renata Hodkin Unicorn Candy by Jessica Bolof Mini-Skein Madness Crochet Ripple Stitch Cowl by Dana Freed Fiddes Knitting Patterns Mini Drama by Jennifer L Parroccini Painting Stripes Shawl by Stephen West STRIPES! by Andrea Mowry The Grange by Crystal Hiatt KUSCHELIG by Christin Kimsey Neutra Wrap by SweaterFreak Sea Glass...
