For Better or Worsted!

Why do knitters love puns so? An eternal question, if I ever heard one!

For Better or for Worsted is the name given to this beauteous yarn by Anzula.

A blend of superwash merino, CASHMERE, and a little nylon.  This is special yarn!

I’ve had the pleasure of knitting with this yarn.  In fact, it was my choice for the Rosebud Hat that I have worn over 2 cold seasons now.  Looks like new!

As you can see – we have lots of enticing colours in stock now. I was inspired with some of my colour choices by this project from the Purlbee!
For Better or for Worsted is a chunkier worsted with a gauge of  4.5sts/inch on a 5mm needle.  182m (200 yds) is $32.50.

Craftily your
Kristin

For Better or Worsted

Anzula’s For Better or Worsted!

You know I’m excited about this! Part two of our order from Anzula has arrived.  The folks that recently brought us the kitten soft yarn called Cloud has now brought us this purrfect example of a yarn.

It is what has made this hat a treat to wear everyday for the last few months.  It still looks good-as-new with no pills – thank you very much, and no forehead itchies neither. The hat is  Brooklyn Tweed’s Rosebud pattern.  I made this hat a one skein project by going down a needle size from a 5mm to a 4.5mm, just in case you try to do the same. 

The Anzula, For Better or Worsted is made with 80% Superwash Merino, 10% CASHMERE, and 10% nylon.  It costs  $32.50 for 182 metres (200 yards ).  It does not feel like kittens.  The tight spin gives it a slippery feeling, and it shines as if spun by Rumpelstiltskin himself.  It is also bouncy and springy and full of joy.  It does not feel like kittens, and yet it feels gorgeous just the same.

Like me, the Purl Bee is fond of this yarn and has many patterns for it like this and this and this too.

Can’t wait for you all to see it.

Craftily yours
Kristin