And now for something different

When you weave you always have some left-overs yarns from each project and I have been reluctant to throw these away.  I decided it was time for a clear-out so picked out all my left-over alpaca yarns, and hey presto, I wove a multi-coloured 9m length of fabric 160mm wide weighing 506g.

You will have to watch this space to see what the seamstress comes up with!

Noro Cotton Kureyon hand-woven scarf

For a bit more colour I have hand-woven a scarf using Noro Cotton Kureyon #21 yarn which is 70% cotton/30% wool.  This item will appeal to those who prefer cotton products and like a bright colourful scarf that will certainly attract attention.  For the record the scarf is 1710mm x 185mm and weighs 179g.

Noro Blossom #14 handwoven scarves

For those of you that like a bit of colour I have woven two scarves using Noro Blossom #14 yarn.  This yarn is a mixture of 40% wool, 30% kid mohair, 20% silk and 10% nylon so it has a range of textures besides colour.   The resultant scarves are bulky feeling, warm, soft and colourful.   One scarf is 1880mm x 200mm and weighs 159g whilst the second scarf is 1700mm x 200mm and weighs 153g.  The first buyer will have the choice of the long or shorter scarf.

Noro Tanabata handwoven scarf

I was sent 200g of Noro Tanabata #7 yarn from a friend in Japan.  Being a blend of 33% cotton, 27% nylon, 17% rayon, 16% wool and 7% silk it is a very interesting yarn as it has a wide range of colours and textures.  The resultant hand-woven scarf is a bulky but soft, colourful and fashionable product 1830mm x 180mm and weighing 174g.  Who would not be proud to wear it?

It us currently being held in my stock at home.

Scarlet Tailored Strands Alpaca Lace

I have been buying Tailored Strands coloured 4-ply alpaca yarns from Alpaca Plus in Douglas Road, Henley Brook.  They have recently started to stock Tailored Strands 2-ply alpaca lace yarn so I have given it a try by weaving a scarf in their scarlet coloured yarn.
I am delighted with the thinner and lighter product which retains that lovely softness associated with alpaca yarns.  This first scarf is nice and long, being 1920mm x 240mm and weighs 147g.

The discerning buyer can purchase this scarf at Alpaca Plus from this weekend.
I plan to switch to this 2-ply yarn for my future coloured alpaca scarves.

Grape coloured Alpaca Ultimate scarf

On a recent visit to Alpaca Plus, in Douglas Road, Henley Brook, I purchased 200g of a grape coloured 4-ply alpaca yarn produced by Alpaca Ultimate.  I have woven this Australian Alpaca yarn into a beautiful, soft and warm scarf using the same pattern as my previous scarf.  Being 1850mm x 220mm and weighing 174g it will be a lovely warm and fashionable scarf to wear on these cold winter days.

I expect it to be available for sale at Alpaca Plus by the end of next week.