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Kris' Corner - The Incredible Bulk

The Incredible Bulk: Discovering The Joys of Bulky Weight Yarn

I feel like I need to begin this column by apologizing for the corny title….my husband’s sense of humor got the best of me.

Enough silliness. Recently I have started interspersing my worsted or fingering yarn projects with patterns calling for Bulky or Super Bulky yarn and I’m actually surprising myself and enjoying the change. Somehow my fingers like the different feel, hold and pressure of the yarn and the large needles needed to corral these large fuzzy skeins. The projects knit up quickly…nice in this season of gift making and have a different look and beauty than my other projects that use much smaller needles and definitely more time to complete. I felt a little awkward trying to maneuver needles as large as Size 11, at first, but I am starting to find my groove.

I’m highlighting two patterns here that are beautiful and are so satisfying to complete:



First up are these fingerless mitts. I knit them last winter and pulled them out recently and forgot how snuggly warm they are and pretty in the varigated bulky soft yarn. These would be stunning in the Rasta by Malabrigo. The pattern is Quick Franco Mitts by Fairmount Fibers Design Team and is free on Ravelry. It is a great weekend project.

Next, we have a new pattern that A Little Knitty Designs will be releasing FOR FREE at the Small Business Saturday event this Saturday! It takes 1 ball of Malabrigo Rasta or this sample shown below is knit with Be Wool!



So, knitting friends, pick up a bulky skein and some larger needles and give it a try. Maybe, like me, you will find a new love.

-Kris

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