Just Added! Colinette Yarns are at Yarnmarket

We've just added two wonderful Colinette yarns to Yarnmarket.com and we couldn't be happier.

Giotta is a glimmering blend of rayon with soft cotton plus a bit of nylon. This multi-seasonal ribbon yarn features subtle contrasts built around the sheen and matte features of the fibers. Each hank is hand-painted by Welsh artisans and because the various fibers absorb the dyes differently you see subtle differences in the shades of each colorway. There are some gorgeous patterns for this yarn, so be sure to check them out.

Jitterbug by Colinette is made of soft merino spun as a traditional 4-ply, fingering-weight. I'm thinking of making some socks with this because one hank will make a pair that is wearable and durable socks. You might consider a lightweight sweater, scarf or shawl. Like the Giotta yarn, this hand painted. Each hank comes with a free sock pattern attached to the label.

Yarnmarket is continuing to add lots of great new yarns every week. Be sure to check out our site often -- and to sign up for our newsletters -- so you'll know what's new in stock.

Win a $1000 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate!

Have you designed something that you're really proud of? Do you want to show it off to the entire community of knitters? And would you like to see others also create your masterpiece? If so, you want to hurry up and enter the Yarnmarket and TKGA Knitting Pattern Design Contest.

We're offering a GRAND PRIZE of $1000 to spend at Yarnmarket. That's a heck of a lot of yarn...and enough money to knit yourself that heirloom Vicuna piece you've always wanted.

We have lots of different categories for the knitting design contest -- and three prizes per category -- so you've got a great chance to win. For all the details, visit the TKGA web site.

Be sure to enter soon because the deadline is almost here. We've extended it to March 20 to give a few folks the extra time they needed. No need to send the original garments. Photographs are fine for the first phase of judging.

The finalists will be announced and presented at the TKGA Knit and Crochet Show in Portland, Oregon in May.

Yarnmarket presents Lang Andina

Today we got in the most gorgeous yarn I've felt in a long time. It's Lang Andina and it's so luxuriously soft you'll want to knit something up for someone you love...and then keep it all to yourself!

It's a gorgeous chunky yarn made of 100% baby alpaca. Or, as it should be called, "alpacaaaaaah..."

The Lang pattern books that include styles for this yarn are absolutely fabulous. The styles are very modern and youthful. There's a really European feel. The best thing is that this is a gloriously warm yarn so these garments are great for even the coldest days of the year.

If you're looking for a quick-to-knit project for big needles, you'll want to check out the nine fantastic shades of Lang Andina that have just arrived at Yarnmarket.com.

New Newsletter from Yarnmarket

Today's our BIG day! We're launching a brand new monthly newsletter called, "Just My Type." In it you'll find lots of great information about a specific type of yarn.

This month, Jan is writing about Merino. Ahh...merino. The cashmere of wools.

If you're not receiving your issue of Just My Type, be sure to subscribe to all our Yarnmarket newsletters!

Deb Gets Bulky!

Nooo...it's not my weight I'm referring to although I do have on my thick winter padding right now. (Remind me to starve myself before bikini season begins. Oh...wait a minute! I can't wear a bikini. I'm a gazillion years old and my body is now drooping at a rate of 9.8 meters per second squared.)

Geez...that's depressing.

But here's something to cheer us all up! Yarnmarket has been participating in the KnittingDailyTV shows that are being aired across the country on PBS stations. Jan demonstrates the how-to of knitting on a few episodes and I speak about the wonderful variety of yarns currently available.

In this episode I present some gorgeous bulky yarns. Have a look!


To see our entire video library, check out our channel on YouTube.

FREE Pattern with Yarn Purchase -- AslanTrends Jacket in Knitscene Magazine

Boy, this issue of Knitscene was a huge hit! We've received all sorts of calls about our own ad (see previous post) and about the AslanTrends jacket on page 53.

The Amanda jacketwas designed by Melissa Matthay exclusively for AslanTrends. It's a gorgeous 3/4 length sleeve, double-breasted top with lots of pretty details, created in Artesanal yarn.

It's so popular that we're offering it as a complete project at Yarnmarket.com

Be sure to order now to get your pattern free with purchase of the yarn.

New Yarns at BargainYARNS

Many of you are already aware of this, but for those of you who've missed the news, we've been adding a lot of inventory to our sale site, BargainYARNS. This means that you can find some exceptional deals on some of the very high quality yarns from Yarnmarket. Today, we're adding ten new yarns: Berroco's Boho, Boho Colors, Softwist Colors and TuTu; Sirdar's Bigga, Bigga Multi, Tuscany and Zanzibar; and Crystal Palace's Shag 100 grams and Musique in 100 grams. These yarns are now available at 20 to 30% off.

Additionally, we're now offering the Hanzoncreativity Kits through BargainYARNS substantial savings. These include the popular Freeform Bags and Whimsical Wraps, as well as the Woven Shawls and other projects that are wonderfully creative and a lot of fun to make. Each kit contains clear instructions plus everything you need to complete the project. The popular Freeform Bag is now available at huge savings!

We also continue to add value priced yarns to BargainYARNS, so you'll want to keep an eye on the site for the new additions. Our goal is to provide knitters with a wide range of value-priced yarns and accessories so they can knit more and pay less. (What a great idea! Everyone needs a good deal these days.)

To keep up with all the changes and new inventory at BargainYARNS, be sure to sign up for the monthly Bargain ALERT.