Plus, Mother's Day gift shopping! There's nothing like knitting with a soft, linen blend yarn as we transition into the warmer days of spring. Today we're spotlighting Woolfolk Stra, a fabulously unique, "shoulder season" yarn that ticks all of our spring/summer knitting boxes!
Stra is a DK weight yarn that combines Woolfolk's plush, buttery Ultimate Merino with linen. The linen lightens the merino, making it a smooth, transitional yarn for garments and accessories warn in-between seasons, while the yarn's chainette construction knits up into a fabric that's light and lofty.
And since linen absorbs dye differently than merino, the two fibers work together to create a fascinatingly rustic look, with each skein bearing a naturally beautiful, heathered look. Stra comes in 5 softly muted colors that flatter all skin tones!
We're currently stocking Stra in all shops -- Loop, Loop West and online! | | Vand is one of our favorite pieces from the Stra pattern collection. This swingy "swoncho" (sweater + poncho) can be knit with short or long sleeves. Its easy, breezy, popover styling will make it an indispensably vogue part of your wardrobe! Depending on your chosen size, you'll need 6-14 skeins of Stra.
Our own Laura fell in love with this design and knit one for herself -- read all about it in her journal post!
Vand pattern: Ravelry | | Stige (left) is simple pullover with a modern shape that lets the texture of the yarn shine through. Knit cuff-to-cuff, this construction makes for interesting knitting! Calls for 7-11 skeins of Stra.
Stige pattern: Ravelry
Saft (right) is a beautifully textured brioche tunic, ideal for layering over leggings, dresses and jeans. You'll need 8-14 skeins of Stra.
Saft pattern: Ravelry | | Envelop yourself in Ferie and chase away those unexpected chills on cool summer evenings! You'll need 11-13 skeins of Stra.
Ferie pattern: Ravelry | | Sjov is a simple, airy, lace pattern that's just right for spring and summer styling. It uses just 2 skeins of Stra + US 10 needles.
Sjov pattern: Ravelry -- or we'll gift you the pattern for FREE with your Stra yarn purchase! We'll email you the pattern when we post your order.
Please note: color S1 (natural) is currently out of stock from Woolfolk. While we have a few skeins in stock at Loop in Center City, it won't be replenished until the end of summer.
Stop by Loop or Loop West to see and feel Stra in person, or click through to our online shop. It's a distinctively unique yarn that will really bring a new dimension to your spring/summer knitwear! | | Our Loop Felt Project Bags are perfectly practical giftbags for your thoughtful Mother's Day gifts! Stop by the shop today and tomorrow from 10-4 -- we'll help you put together a beautiful selection of items to fill one up!
A few suggestions: | |  | LOOP
1914 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215-893-9939
knit@loopyarn.com
In-store shopping
TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM-4PM
We are open for both in-store shopping and curbside pick-up. We are shipping each weekday as well! |  | LOOP WEST
3715 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
484-427-7059
loopwest@loopyarn.com
In-store Shopping
TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM-4PM
We are open for both in-store shopping and curbside pick-up. Please park in the rear parking lot. | | | |  |
