Prism Dover

We invite you to visit us at Village Yarns in Toronto to view our selection of Prism Hand Dyed Yarns. Today we give the spotlight to Prism Dover.


Prism Dover was one of the first Double Dye yarns developed by Laura Bryant, Creative Director of Prism Yarns. Double Dyeing is a process where a yarn with two fiber contents requires two types of dye; the end result creates amazing colour combinations and depth.


Prism Dover is available in all of Laura Bryant's hand dyed colors, but with subtle differences.


Dover: 75% nylon, 25% rayon 2 oz/ 150 yds
Suggested Gauge: 16 sts = 4" 6mm/US#10

Prism Dover consists of a soft nylon knitted tube which is then captured inside a rayon railroad ribbon.


The nylon is dyed two or more colors, while the rayon stays white. The rayon is then dyed two or more colors, which do not affect the nylon. The effect is of tiny bits of colored confetti sprinkled over a glistening field of air.


We love Dover for its soft yet crisp hand with lots of body, and for the complex colors. It has spectacular yardage as well, making very light weight garments that hold their shape.


Great as one element amongst other yarns, Dover is perfect for use with Prism StuffTM for a project from the various "Stuff Plus" pattern books.


Here we have combined Dover with Prism Pearls for a cute little shoulder hug designed and knit by Robin Hunter for Village Yarns. The pattern and yarn are available from Village Yarns in Toronto. To order please email us: shop@villagyarns.com










UPCOMING KNIT-A-LONG PROJECTS:
Look for information regarding a Knit-A-Long Project Class featuring this beautiful Spiral Scarf designed by Laura Bryant of Prism Yarns featuring Prism Indulence. Kits are available and in-stock at Village Yarns in Toronto. For more information please contact us at shop@villageyarns.com or 416-232-2361.

Knitscene Central Park Hoodie Pattern

Looking for a copy of Knitscene Fall 2006 featuring the ever popular Central Park Hoodie? Look no further than Village Yarns - we have 15 copies left in stock.



Recipients of the Knitting Daily e-news letter from Interweave Press will know that this is still one of the most popular garment patterns around. For knitter's new to cables, Knitscene has included a Cable Tutorial in this issue, including a practice swatch using the back centre cable from designer Heather Lodinsky's pattern.

Generous sizing up to a 48" bust featuring an interesting cable pattern using an Aran Weight (Heavy Worsted in the US) yarn.

To order Knitscene Fall 2006 featuring the Central Park Hoodie pattern, or other Interweave Press publications contact us at Village Yarns in Toronto toll free 888-343-8885, Toronto local 416-232-2361 or online shop@villageyarns.com.

Qiviuk Hand Knitting Yarn at Village Yarns

Qiviuk is the inner down of the Canadian Arctic Muskox. It is a fiber of exceptional quality. Noticeably softer and lighter than cashmere, and 8 times warmer than wool.


The Muskox is a prehistoric animal still alive today and thriving. Their survival through the last ice age was largely due to their remarkable coat. An outer layer, the guard hair sometimes as long as 24 inches, and the inner layer, shield them from minus 50 †C degrees temperature. Because of their shaggy coats, Muskoxen appear to be massive animals; in fact, they rarely grow more than chest high on a human. In May, when arctic temperatures begins to rise, Muskoxen shed their inner coats, and the tundra becomes littered the precious fleece.


With proper care and protection they have made a steady comeback both in numbers and in occupied range. The herds are monitored by the Canadian government, protected by the Inuvialuit Group of the Northwest Territories, and managed in a way that combines tradition and sustainability, ensuring their unthreatened existence.


In consideration of commitment and experience in Qiviuk, the Inuvialuit organizations have selected Jacques Cartier Ltd. to exclusively acquire, process and manufacture their precious Qiviuk fiber. Village Yarns in Toronto is pleased to offer this unique fibre to our customers.

The perfect yarn for Lace shawls, scarves, sweaters and the lightest, warmest gloves you will ever wear!


Qiviuk is featured in the Holiday 2007 issue from Interweave Knits.


Qiviuk Tam and Scarf by Gayle Roehm

We invite you to visit Village Yarns in Toronto and see our interpretation of Evelyn Clark's Flower Basket Scarf pattern published by Fiber Trends patterns and available at Village Yarns.





We chose our luxurious Qiviuk Yarn in a pretty Mauve colourway for our store sample. Qiviuk is so light and soft that only 1 ball was required to knit this scarf pattern!




Qiviuk is available at Village Yarns in natural brown 100% Qiviuk and in 10 colourways blended with Merino Wool and Silk.


Knitting for this pattern begins at the centre back over a few stitches, working increases into this pretty lace pattern to the full width, which ends in a simple scallop edging.


Modelled by Rae Brenne, this delicate lace stitch pattern becomes a chic neck scarf, the perfect accessory for around the office or under your winter coat.



A shawl version is included in the instructions using the Flower Basket lace stitch patern and requires 3-5 balls of Qiviuk to complete, depending on the finished dimensions.





Discover for yourself the beauty that is Qiviuk in our 10 classic colourways.



100% Qiviuk (aka Qiviut) in Natural Brown:



Qiviuk blended with Merino Wool and Silk in the following colourways:


Sage


Orange


Light Grey


Mauve


Red Ochre


Slate Blue


Loden Green



Please contact us for more information or to order at shop@villageyarns.com or toll free 888-343-8885 or Toronto local (416)232-2361. We ship worldwide.

Enjoy your passion!
Village Yarns
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
www.villageyarns.com