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| Written by Barbara Rottman | |||
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The Look
The Feel Soft and spring, Santa Fe is tempting to knit. This yarn is firmly spun, giving it bounce and resiliency. It rates an 8 on the softness scale.
The Patterns Yarnmarket offers a free sock pattern from AslanTrends. These easy stockinette socks are embellished with a lace panel on the front and back that shows up well in the beautiful colors of Santa Fe. Alternatively, you can choose from the thousands of available sock patterns. Santa Fe’s subtly blended colors won’t fight with the cables, texture or lace. Knit the socks, scarf, hat, or baby item of your choice because Santa Fe will not swallow up the pattern stitches. Think about capitalizing on Santa Fe’s color scheme by choosing diagonal, domino, entrelac, or mitered patterns.
Color Range Santa Fe is produced in 11 colorways, from vintage pastel to bright red, indigo and pink. There is something for every style and taste, and the colors coordinate with Bariloche and Los Andes, also by AslanTrends.
Working It Santa Fe is a high twist fingering yarn that knits smoothly, without stretching or splitting. It knits into a resilient fabric with good stitch definition that will keep its shape. The hand dyed colors do not puddle or pool.
What I’d Like to Make with It It seems everyone is either working on fingerless mitts or socks right now. With its firm elasticity, Santa Fe is ideal for these trendy fashions. Because it is designed to coordinate with Bariloche and Los Andes, you might also choose Santa Fe to knit a lacy shell or tank to coordinate with a tailored jacket knit of medium weight Bariloche or a chunky shrug of Los Andes. Others might like to use Santa Fe to trim a bulkier jacket or wrap knit in Bariloche or Los Andes.
Knitting Outside the Box Use several different shades of Santa Fe to knit contrasting color blocks in a shawl, scarf, or garment. Don’t tie yourself to a single color, but try using a range to add interest. Arrange three or more colorways from light to dark to create even more appeal.
Blocking It Dry flat. Do not use high heat to block.
Washing It Machine or hand wash cool.
Wearability Santa Fe is tightly twisted and plied, promising long wear with little pilling. The nylon content adds strength to the soft wool. Whether used for socks or a soft baby bonnet, Santa Fe should stand up to wear. Overall Recommendation Like the other yarns in this collection, Santa Fe rates #9. Knitters will choose Santa Fe for its color, quality and the ability to perfectly coordinate it with other weights of the same quality yarn.
Where to buy Aslan Trends Santa Fe yarn: Yarnmarket.com
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