A Linen By Any Other Name is Still the Same

Linen (by Louet)
Claudia's Handpainted Yarns
100% Linen - sport weight
100 grams/270 yds
Gauge: 6 sts/inch on 3 - 3.5 mm needles
My Color: Blue Terra Cotta
Retail price: $31.50


This is the same yarn as Euroflax Linen sport weight by Louet, which I have reviewed previously here. This, however, has been beautifully hand-painted by Claudia, and comes in some gorgeous colorways. It is not yet shown on her website, but if you like linen, you'll like this one. I worked this swatch in the lace pattern that is used on a camisole in Joan McGowan-Michael's new book, "Knitting Lingerie Style." I happened to get an autographed copy at TNNA this month, but you can get a signed one, too, at her website. Just click on the link to the book in this post, and it will take you to the page.

Claudia Handpaints Brushed Mohair

Kid Mohair-Brushed
Claudia Hand Painted Yarns
70% Mohair 30% Nylon
Gauge: 7.5-8 stitches = 1" on needle size US#6-7
50 gr = Approx. 490 yds.
My Color: Purple Dot
My Source: The Knit Stop, Indianapolis, IN
Retail price: $23.10

It took awhile for me to arrive at a stitch that this yarn wanted to be. I ended up crocheting it after a couple of knitted tries that didn't work out. Unless you want to use it as a carry along, or hold two strands of this together, crochet may be the best option.