Knitters Mercantile Blog

Jan has asked me, and I have happily agreed, to make a new model for the shop. It is the lovely “Herringbone Mesh Crocheted Jacket” from O-Wool (Vermont Organic Fiber Company). I will be using O-Wool Balance color 2026, a pale blue. It is a 50/50 blend of certified organic merino and certified organic cotton - perfect for summer weather.  My first step was to learn a new crochet stitch: the foundation single crochet. As usual, I did a little Googling, and found several entries. I am a visual learner - the more pictures, the better - so the most help was found in someone’s blog. “Snuffykin” had some very nice photos of this would-be confusing stitch.  The foundation single crochet actually replaces the foundation chain and the first row of stitches. This row is stretchier and mored sized like regular rows.  

More details, and pictures, will come.

It must be April in Ohio, as it has been raining all morning.  While it may seem dreary now, at least it brings us a green spring. Along those lines, Knitters Mercantile has added a few “green” yarns to our inventory . . .

Allegoro is a part of Classic Elite’s new “Verde” collection. This DK weight yarn is a blend of organic cotton and linen and is super soft. The colors are mostly soft and subtle with the exception of the berry, which rocks!

 Allegoro: 70% Organic Cotton, 30% Linen, 152 yds., 50g., 24 stitches / 4 inches, US#3

Wood you like to try something new?? And no, that isn’t a typo. The people at Rowan have come up with a way to use wood pulp to make their gorgeous new yarn, Lenpur Linen. A blend of 75% VI Lenpur and 25% Linen, it has a smooth, soft, self-mercerized finish. The linen also gives it beautiful drape. There are 12 vibrant colors to choose from.

  Lenpur Linen: 75% VI Lenpur, 25% Linen, 126 yds., 50g., 22 stitches / 4 inches, US#6

British Sheep Breeds Undyed is part of Rowan’s purelife line. It is made from 4 classic British Sheep breeds and is then blended into five gorgeous shades. If you’re in the store just ask Stephanie about this super fiber - she loves it!

British Sheep Breeds: 100% British Wool, 120 yds., 100g., 13 stitches / 4 inches, US#10.5 - 11

Others to check out: O’Wool Balance, Purelife Cotton, Ecologie Cotton