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Guess what just arrived at the Fingers? Tilli Tomas Yarn and you have to see it to believe it. We’re so excited to bring this yarn to you. All this color and texture is just amazing, not to mention the feel of it. Heavenly!
SALT & PEPPER
100% SPUN SILK W/SEED BEADS, 225 YARDS
GAUGE: 18 sts and 24 rows to 4″
Can you stand how gorgeous it is?
PURE & SIMPLE
100% SPUN SILK, 260 YARDS
GAUGE: 18 sts and 24 rows to 4″
The colors are so amazing and rich, you have to see it and touch it for yourselves.
VOILE DE LA MER
70% SILK 30% SEAS CELL (natural kelp fiber), 290 yards
GAUGE: 18 sts and 24 rows to 4″
I think Tilli out did herself with one.
We’re all trying to decide who gets to knit with it first. Maybe we’ll all cast on. We can’t believe how fast it’s selling. There are also some wonderful and creative patterns to go with this yarns. I don’t want to give it all away, so you’ll have to come by and see for yourself.
Flying Fingers would like to wish you all a very happy new year. We hope your fingers got some rest because we’ve got lots of yarn to get them moving again. We’re very excited about some of the new yarns we have arriving and can’t wait to share them with you. Starting with this one. Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend.
Isn’t it gorgeous! All those amazing colors.
Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend
30% Silk 70% Merino Extrafine Wool, Kettle Dyed
Approximately 150yds/135 mts per 1.75 o/50g skein.
Gauge: 22-24 sts per 4″/10cm
Needle: #4-#6 US/3.5-4.25 mm
Handwash / Dry Flat
The colors that were chosen for this new year are some of your old Manos favorites. So you can add them to current projects or combine yarns (wool, cotton and silk) and make something uniquely your own!!
We’ll be getting this up on our website very soon. Call or email if you have any questions.
I have to go knit some Silk Blend now….my needles are waiting.
Hey Everyone, we want to remind you that we have two workshops coming up soon.
January 13th 9-12pm – Hat Class
This class will teach you how to knit a simple hat in the round on two circular needles. It’s a fun way to knit, super quick and easy. And it’s a great skill to add to your bag of knitting tricks.
February 10th – 9-12pm Sock Class
Everyone is knitting socks so how about joining in on the fun. Socks are a small, portable and quick project you can work on anywhere, anytime. Come join us and learn to make socks on 2 circular needles.
If you have any questions or would like to register please call us at 914-631-4115 or email at inf@flyingfingers.com
Happy Knitting.
