MARLED STRIPED SHAWL IN KOAN | | Summer is just getting started and it's time to cast on for warm weather knits! Our new Marled Striped Shawl in Shibui's latest yarn, Koan, is just the thing to kick off the season! | | We used two colors of Koan, ash + tar, to make our new shawl. Koan is a linen and silk blend that has smooth, gorgeous drape with a subtle luster. | | To make the body of the shawl, you hold 2 strands together and then you drop one strand to create the stripe. Using two strands of different colors creates the tweedy marled look and helps the project move a little faster on a larger needle. You'll be able to cast on and wear it THIS summer! The Marled Striped Shawl is generous in size & drapes easily over the shoulders to keep off the air-conditioned chill. Or, wear it with the point towards the front for a little handknit kercheif-style flair! | | We used neutrals for our shawl, but Koan has a cheerful, colorful palette for summer. Our favorite combinations are shown above; I think the darker color on the right of each pairing would be best as the stripe, but there is no reason why it couldn't be the other way around! | | L: Acacia by Shellie Anderson. Shellie has done it again! She's created that simple, stunning piece that you want to cast on right away! 3-5 skeins of Koan color A, 2-3 skeins of Koan color B R: Calla Tank and Rubia Cardigan by Shellie Anderson. These breezy summer pieces will be your best friend in the summer heat! Calla: 2-4 skeins of each of 2 colors of Koan Rubia: 6-10 skeins of Koan | | MAKING MAGAZINE The new Making Magazine is here! This issue's theme is Simple, which is something I think we can all get behind these days! As usual, this bi-annual issue is filled with gorgeous photography, knitting + sewing projects with recipes as well. | | | GRADIENT KITS We just received a Fiberstory order chock full of Gradient Sets and Fave Sock! Make our Gradient Scarf shown here in marooned or our Drea Shawl! Pattern for each are included with purchase of a Gradient Set- please specify which pattern you'd like in the notes section of your order. | | | COCOKNITS NOTIONS During your time at home have you found that you don't have quite the right stitch marker, cable needle or row counter? Cocoknits to the rescue! All Cocoknits notions and accessories are restocked and ready to make your knitting life easier- like the Cocoknits Flight of Stitch Markers shown here! | | | While our brick + mortar shops remain closed, our web shop is open and we are still shipping each weekday. Since we are a smaller staff than usual, we appreciate your patience as we fill orders and return emails and calls. Thank you so much for keeping us busy! We are happy to help you choose a project or answer any knitting questions that you may have. Email us at knit@loopyarn.com or call us at 215-893-9939 and we will get back to you ASAP! | | | |