When all you need is just a little of a good thing… July 3, 2013 – Posted in: New in Store, Project Ideas
Koigu Mini-Skeins
One-thousand Koigu Skeinettes landed in store yesterday and we’re so excited about the creative possibilities these little gems bring with them! The 10m/11yd mini-skeins come in myriad shades of Koigu’s hand-painted semi-solid and multi-colour palettes and are just $2.95 ea. From pocket linings and turned hems on hats and sweaters in peek-a-boo contrast colours to colourwork projects, toys, and accent trims, mini-skeins provide an economical alternative to purchasing full skeins when all you need is a little. We’ve been dreaming up all kinds of uses for these – here are just a few project ideas:
- Beekeeper’s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits: one skein = one hexipuff!
- Little Fair Isle Hat by Purl Soho (free pattern)
- Sporty Striped Peds by Purl Soho (free pattern)
- Infant Mittens by Purl Soho (free pattern)
- Saartje’s Booties – mini skeins are perfect for accent trim! (free pattern)
- Bow Pouch by Derya Davenport (free pattern)
- Mitaines Rainbow by Elise Dupont (free pattern)
- Bird à Pois by Lucinda Guy
- LoveSocks by Devon Clement (free pattern)
- Latte Baby Sweater by Liselotte Weller
- The Secret by Julie Hamilton (free pattern)
- Leftie by Martina Behm
Send us your ideas for Koigu mini-skeins if you have some – we’d love to hear more!
– Melissa
6 Comments
dianelusignan July 03, 2013 - 16:18
Laura Nelkin jewelry.
Diane
Catherine July 03, 2013 - 16:27
OMG I want them all! *All*!! And I want to make a Mini Mania Scarf with them! (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-mania-scarf)
Catherine July 03, 2013 - 16:29 – In reply to: Catherine
Also: how can you manage a thousand mini-skeins? Thay have to take so much room! O_o
espacetricot July 03, 2013 - 16:56 – In reply to: Catherine
Great project idea Catherine! Will post this one too 😉
Kathleen Roger July 03, 2013 - 16:53
Hi, My friend just sent me this link, very apropos for your mini-skeins: http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/things-to-do-with-bits-of-leftover-yarn Kathleen
espacetricot July 03, 2013 - 16:55 – In reply to: Kathleen Roger
Such great ideas – thank you!!