Kris' Corner - Koigu is a new welcome addition

Some new yarn has recently arrived in the shop and I am super excited about it and decided to highlight it in my article this week. 

It is a Canadian yarn called Koigu, a beautiful self-striping sock yarn.  The colors really got my attention but also the creative cute packaging. We are carrying two different sets and they are both adorable.

The first one is packaged in a fun mini crate with a burlap bow that holds two mini skeins, each identical to the other, so you can knit 2 perfectly matching striped socks.  Of course this would make a sweet gift but why not a gift for you!  I bought one for myself because it made me want to start knitting a pair of socks and see the colors play out. 

The second set is 5, 25g, mini self-striping skeins, packaged in a cute little paint can.  This set makes me dream of not only making socks but also a cowl or a shawl that will show off the beautiful gradation of colors from one mini skein to the next.  Both of these sets come in a variety of striped colors.

The only thing I like better than finding new pretty yarn is pattern ideas to help me decide how I’m going to use it. Koigu not only produces yarn but also has some patterns to show off these lovely minis. I love that there is a QR code on the paint can that instantly connects you to a site with some of these patterns.  Here are a few of the patterns that caught my eye.

“Frog Socks” by Koigu Team is available on Ravelry.  It is a basic sock pattern that uses the paint can mini skeins and the colors really pop over the stripes.  I think anyone could rock these socks with shorts!

Another good sock pattern is “Rose City Rollers” by Mara Catherine Bryner.  This one isn’t by Koigu but would work beautifully with this yarn.  These are easy roll top ankle socks, perfect for summer knitting and wearing.  This pattern is free on Ravelry.

“Ocean Waves Cowl” is another great summer project.  It is a Koigu pattern by Janice Sumpton and is free on Ravelry.  It also shows off the self-striping colors and is lightweight not bulky.  I think it would be cute over a t-shirt during these warmer months without being hot and clingy.

So next time you are in the shop check these sets out.  I bet they won’t disappoint.