Faded Kiwi Cowl by Expression Fiber Arts

Faded Kiwi Cowl

Knitting
October 2015
Lace ?
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1360 yards (1244 m)
English

This pattern is available in our Self-Love Knit Kit only.

ABOUT THIS KIT:

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

2 skeins of yak silk lace weight yarn in the color of your choice - total of 1360 yards (Normally $78 just for these)
Faded Kiwi Cowl Pattern - printed on a card for your convenience - (Please note you’re receiving the pattern only, not the finished cowl.)($5 value)
Lavender Sachet - made of real lavender buds in a cotton drawstring bag - all natural ($3 value)
Lavender Lotion Bar from the Sweet Sheep Body Shoppe ($9 value)
Organza bag to hold all your goodies and your project while you’re knitting your Faded Kiwi Cowl!
It looks beautiful and is ready for gift-giving or keeping all to yourself. ;)

ABOUT THE PATTERN:

A simple, yet elegant knitted cowl pattern designed to give you a hint of warmth without being too toasty.
Ultra soft. This yak silk yarn is like heaven on your skin so is ideal even for those with wool allergies or sensitivities.
You’ll need size US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles and to know how to knit and purl.
Easy, beginner level. Nothing too complicated here!
This is ideal for spring-fall wear or for scrunching around your neck in winter. Imagine strolling along a boardwalk, the breeze in your hair, the sun kissing your face, vendors offering their crafts and fruits, children laughing, puppies frolicking and you have not a care in the world…You stroll along with your lovely cowl draped around your shoulders and enjoy the perfect day.
ABOUT THE YARN:

Yak-Silk (a 50, 50 blend)

-Buttery.

-Creamy to the touch.

-Ultra-soft, like perfect baby’s skin.

-Like a dream!

-Shimmery

Properties of Yak:

This is yak down, the softest of yak fibers.

-Warm: It has incredible insulating properties, which allow the animals to survive at extreme temperatures.

-Soft: Incredibly soft… buttery is truly the word that comes to mind! Your fingers will thank you as you work with this!

-Strong: Surprisingly strong (stronger than wool), for durable, long-wearing projects.

-Breathable: Do you ever feel sticky in synthetic fibers? Not so with yak… it breathes! It wicks moisture away from your body and releases it into the air, thus allowing you to feel fresher (and smell better!).

-Anti-Microbial: It doesn’t attract the little microbes that live on sweat, so your garment stays fresher longer and won’t get all stinky. Yay!

Properties of Silk:

-Excellent Insulator: Amazingly, it keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter (due to the fact that it doesn’t conduct heat)

-Luster: Hello! Shine galore!

-Strength: Long-wearing, durable projects, baby!

-Vivid: Silk takes the dye like crazy… so the colors are rich and bold and saturated.

When yak is combined with silk, you get an amazing, SOFT, lustrous, luxurious, creamy, rich, vibrant yarn that is hard to ignore.

Projects made with this are sure to be adored and exclaimed over and kept for years on end. Do enjoy!

EACH SKEIN:

•Softly spun 2-ply lace weight (this is a wee bit thicker than some lace weights, so it’s easier to work with, if you’re a beginner. Yay!)
•Yardage: 630 m / 680 yd
•Weight: 95-100 g
•Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 1-3
•Crochet Hook Size: B-D