Summer Love

The merry month of May is drawing to a close and I’ve got a few more yarns to add to the Yarn Shop. Below you’ll see a parade of Oak Barn Merino lace-weight yarns.

I’ve fallen in love with this merino yarn. It is my go-to yarn. This is the yarn I use for swatching because it has great stitch definition. My beloved Swallowtail Shawl is knit with this yarn. This lovely lace-weight knits like a dream, it moves sweet and smooth along a wooden needle. It has just enough grab that a dropped stitch won’t cause you to hyperventilate. Any shawl knit in this yarn will be light enough to float on a breeze.

Approximately 1000 yards for $30 is a pretty good deal, although no knitter would consider this a “cheap” yarn especially once they fondle it. Personally, I do the cheek test for softness. If it doesn’t feel good against my face – I’m likely to take a pass on a yarn. This yarn passes with flying colors. Oh the colors? You want to see those right?

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