Friday, July 27, 2007

Fiber Friday - Unikat

I really like the colors of the yarn in this mix. The colors are really the main reason that this yarn ended up in my stash. They just seem really rich and vibrant. The yarn does have a nice feel to it. It isn't too scratchy, It isn't the softest thing I've ever felt, but I do think that I could wear it close to the skin.



I'm not quite sure what I'll do with this yet. Most of the time when I see this yarn online the advertisement mentions that it is great felting yarn. I'm not so sure what I would knit for felting with it, but I only have about 350 yards total. Maybe that would make a small pillow or cushion cover. Maybe a pair of mitten, I think I have a pattern for felted mittens somewhere.


Yarn Details
Brand: Zitron
Yarn Name: Unikat
Color: #7
Fiber Content: Merino Wool
Skein Weight: 100g
Yardage: 175 yds
Care: Hand Wash & Dry Flat
Notes: single ply, feltable

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yum! I love your YPF - the pics and colors are always so pretty!

The A.D.D. Knitter said...

I have made several scarves out of Unikat and just love them! Your shade is lovely...

gilraen said...

Oh that is beautiful and like so many things not available here. :)

I'm looking forward to a FO with this :)

Anonymous said...

Could you make clogs out of it or maybe there isn't enough yardage. The color is really nice Mittens would be good but do you ever wear that heavy of a mitten in your weather? I gotta see that stash closet!!!!

Unknown said...

Love Unikat! just bought some in shades of blue to make a baby jeans jacket. I've seen it made up into beautiful mittens..

Bezzie said...

Very pretty--I had never heard of it til now. It looks soft!

Zonda said...

Love it!! Too bad we couldn't use mittens around here, they would be awesome in it.

Batty said...

This so isn't helping my attempt to limit stash growth! It's gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Yup, gotta agree with ya there, the colors are so pretty. :)

The Kelly Green Rogue said...

stunning! Just amazing. Can't wait to see what you decide to make with it!

Stacie said...

i come here for the pron! drool... i was wondering where the pattern for the chevron scarf is? our local baseball ended today, so i need to knit myself a scarf for the winter...