Monday, September 10, 2007

Mirasol Yarn Collection at Village Yarns

Introducing the Mirasol line of hand knitting yarns from Peru.

The brainchild of knitwear designer Jane Ellison and Peter Mulley of Canadian yarn distributor Diamond Yarns, Mirasol is produced by Michell & Company; the largest Alpaca textile group in Peru.

This is a Fair Trade project in which proceeds of the sale of this yarn will go to the Mirasol Association, which is focused on infant and child care programs for children of the Shepherds who tend the Alpaca herds in this impoverished area of Peru. Please click on the following link to read more about The Mirasol Project: www.mirasolperu.com/

Read more about this project and Jane's motivation on her website using this link: Jane Ellison: The Mirasol Collection

Jane developed the colours for the yarns including
Miski - a 100% Baby Llama yarn available in 10 colours...



and
Sulka - a blend of Merino Wool, Alpaca and Silk available in 12 colouways at Village Yarns in Toronto...



Accompanying these yarns is a beautiful collection of garments desinged by Jane Ellison for the Mirasol Yarn Collection. Jane also designed the fabulous Mirasol logo.



We hope you enjoy this preview of the garment patterns included...








Please contact us for more information regarding Mirasol Yarns & Patterns or to order at villageyarns@sympatico.ca 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