September 20, 2015

Caterpillargreen Yarns

Sometimes when I get new yarn, it stops me in my tracks and I leave it on my desk where I can admire it.  This is the yarn that I am currently enjoying:


Of course, it didn't arrive in that state.  It arrived like this, hiding it's inner beauty:



 But then when it was opened up this gorgeous rainbow of colour appeared.



This beauty, my friends, is Caterpillargreen Yarns created on Vancouver Island located in British Columbia.  I was lucky to grab a skein during an online sale in order to make the Playground Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska, a free pattern available on Ravelry.  It is MCN Fingering yarn in the colourway Concrete & Tulips, a 70% superwash merino, 20% cashmere and 10% nylon blend.  So soft!  If you have never seen the Caterpillargreen Yarns website, I highly recommend you check it out.  The yarn sold on this website is self-striping and comes in many gorgeous colourways.  They are not made available very often so you have to be quick.  However, you're in luck if you live in Vancouver or nearby. Caterpillargreen Yarns will have a booth at Knit City October 2-4. 

As for me this yarn will stay on my desk for some time where I can admire it.  

#yarnlover

That's all I have to say : )







10 comments:

  1. oh wow, that is SO gorgeous!!! I love the colourway you chose!!!

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  2. I agree, gorgeous colours. And I must assume you also live in Canada, specifically here in BC. I seldom come across anyone in Canada, never mind right here in BC. Cheers!

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    1. I do live in Canada but sadly not B.C. I just visit as much as I can! : )

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  3. I saw this pattern and this yarn on Ravelry. I so wanted to get some - but when I checked, it was all sold out! I'll have to check again!!

    Linda in VA

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    1. Hi Linda! I agree it is so hard to get...I have been trying for some time...it's very popular.

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  4. Wow! Looking great...can't wait to see the finished product for your son's sweater!

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  5. Found your blog today via Mt Disters a knitter.

    Happy yarn indeed. Right up my alley!

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  6. It's almost too pretty to knit with! LOL Thanks for reading my blog.

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