Captivating Coast to Coast Restocked!
My Sister Knits’ supply of Coast to Coast yarn has been restocked! We are one of only four shops in the United States that carry this captivating yarn! Julie continues to amaze us with her skill of discovering rare yarn!
One of the things we find extraordinary about Coast to Coast is the depth of color in their Non-Superwash yarn; you have to see it up close to truly appreciate it!!
Natural Extrafine colorways from left to right: Parrot Waxcap, Crater Lake, Loyal Companion, One Bed, and Chosen One
Natural Extrafine is a fingering weight 100% Non-Superwash Extrafine Merino with a micron count of 19.5. Remember that a micron count is the diameter of a wool fiber. The smaller the micron measurement, the finer and softer the wool. Merino is the finest wool and normally measures between 15 to 25 microns.
Natural Sock colorways from left to right: Enemies to Loves, Parrot Waxcap, Cornflower Bolete, Button, and Homespun Quilt
Natural Sock is a fingering weight 100% Non-Superwash Merino with a micron count of 26. When you compare a skein of this with a skein of Natural Extrafine, you’ll notice some differences. Look at the size and shape of the skeins and carefully examine the yarn itself. Notice that Natural Extrafine is 4 ply and Natural Sock is 2 ply. Imagine two identical projects knit with each of these yarns and what the differences might be!
BFL Tweed Sock colorways from left to right: Earthen, Grumpy Sunshine, and Crater Lake
BFL Tweed Sock is another fingering weight yarn consisting of a blend of Superwash BFL (Blue-faced Leicester) and 15% Donegal Nep. BFL is almost as soft as Merino, typically 32 - 40 microns but can stand up to harder wear and has a bit less drape which is why it is ideal for socks. In case you’re wondering exactly what a nep is, they’re defined as “small knots of fiber embedded in the yarn”. Now you know!
Suri Cloud colorways from left to right: Cashmere Bolete, Crater Lake, Button, Mildred & Gwendolyn, and Parrot Waxcap
Suri Cloud is lace weight and is incredible used by itself or with another yarn! It adds a bit of fluff and extra softness to any project. It’s a blend of 74% Baby Suri Alpaca and 26% silk. For people who find silk mohair itchy, Suri Cloud is an excellent substitute! There are a few differences: Suri has a hazier look to it than mohair so the colors are softer; the fiber isn’t as stiff as mohair so it isn’t itchy; because Suri is a longer fiber, there is more of a halo than with mohair. Read here to learn more about the two types of alpaca, Huacaya and Suri.
We invite you into the shop to browse to your heart’s content, comparing yarns and learning what you like!
Happy knitting,
