Schaefer Yarns
"Color concepts for memorable women in wool"
'Nancy'
Light worsted-weight; 95% merino wool with a nylon binder; Giant 8-oz skein yields 600 yards. Knitting gauge 4 stitches per inch on #7 needles or 6 stitches/inch on #5 needles.
Many Schaefer yarn colorways are named for famous women of history: Louisa May Alcott, Bette Davis, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks - and fiction: Wendy, Little Mermaid - and many others. Included with each skein is a brief history of its namesake.
'Lola'
With all Schaefer's vibrant colors, this superwash sport-weight merino lets you make your socks on #3 or #4 needles!
Ask for our easy Knitting Pure & Simple sock pattern - it works extremely well with Lola!
'Heather'
A great sock yarn on #1 or #2 needles, or make a nice light sweater with #4s to #7s! This merino/silk/nylon blend drapes beautifully and can take a beating!
Schaefer's colors are the most vibrant I've ever seen!
Just call (207) 583-2654 or e-mail Jan and we'll rush your order. We ship by USPS unless you request otherwise.
(Selection and prices subject to change without notice)