Louie & Lola Merino Silk Yak Fingering
$42.00 CAD
Unit price perWe're honoured to share this gorgeous collection by Louie & Lola Yarns. Hand-dyed in Tasmania, this yarn is luxuriously silky to the touch with a languid relaxed drape. It's ideal for shawls, cowls and other delicate garments.
You can use it on its own or combine it with L&L's coordinating line of exquisitely soft Mohair Silk Lace for a delightfully cozy knit!
Hand-dyed in Tasmania 60% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 20% Yak.
Gauge: 7-8 sts - inch / 2.5 cm
Needles: 3-4 US/ 3.25-3.5 mm
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Westknits Kit - Chestnut Starfish
Meet Chestnut Starfish, a stunning West Wool kit curated for Westknitters who love bold colour play and beautifully soft yarn. This ten-skein palette combines warm chestnut tones with starfish coral, tiger brown, rich dijon, and sunny yellow—designed to shine in Stephen West’s iconic multi-colour shawls.
Originally assembled for the Aurora Cabin Shawl, this kit also works beautifully for other fingering-weight Westknits favourites. Aurora Cabin is the very motif featured on our embossed Mini Boxy Tote, making this colour kit a perfect match if you love coordinating your yarn and project bags.
What’s Inside
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Chestnut
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Starfish
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Bianca
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Dijon
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Tiger
- Westknits pattern download code
The included pattern download code can be redeemed for any Westknits pattern on Ravelry. If Ravelry isn’t accessible to you, please contact Westknits customer service at hello@westknits.com for assistance.
About the Aurora Cabin Shawl Pattern
This semi-circular shawl is knit seamlessly from the top centre downward, finishing with a dramatic chevron border and I-cord bind off. Stripes and slip-stitch motifs alternate throughout the design, but you’ll only ever work with one colour at a time—perfect for relaxing, rhythmic knitting that still delivers striking, multi-colour results.
Yarn requirements: 500g of fingering-weight yarn in five colours (included in the kit)
About West Wool Tricycle
The newest fingering-weight base from West Wool, Tricycle is beautifully soft, smooth, and springy—crafted exclusively for Stephen & Penelope and available in limited quantities here at Thread & Maple.
- Fibre: 100% Superwash Merino (South America)
- Weight: 50g per skein
- Yardage: 200m | 218yd
- Construction: Plied
- Gauge: 26 sts = 4"
- Recommended needles: 2.25–3.5mm (US 1–4)
- Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
Wrap yourself in the magic of Westknits colourwork with this thoughtful, ready-to-cast-on kit.
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Worsted Weight Yarn
In collaboration with Scrumptiouspurl we have come up with a beautiful palette of exquisitely soft yarn. Perfect for shawls, sweaters, blankets and baby items.
Hand-dyed in Canada 80% superwash merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon.
185 yds / 169 m per 100 grams
Gauge: 18-20 sts - 4 inches / 10 cm
Needles: 6-8 US/ 4-5 mm
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185 yds/ 169 m per 100 grams
Gauge: 18-20 sts - 4 inches / 10 cm
Needles: 6-8 US/ 4-5 mm
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Louie & Lola Merino Possum Fingering
$42.00 CAD
Unit price perA woollen spun, non-superwash DK yarn which is super soft, light & airy. The possum fibre adds light brown undertone to the yarn, as well as a beautiful halo and warmth due to its excellent insulation properties.
It's fabulous for lightweight garments and accessories and would be an amazing addition to any collection.
Hand-dyed in Tasmania, 80% Merino / 20% Possum Fur
425m / weight 100g
Gauge: 22-27sts to 10cm using 3-4.5mm needles
Needles: 3-4.5 US/ 3.25-3.75 mm
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