Hempathy

This 34% hemp-41% cotton-25% viscose yarn from Elsebeth Lavold features a whoppping 163 yds/sk and knits at 5.5- 6 sts/in on US 4. It has a lovely drape and lightness that makes it great for a summer top. I really want a basic classic cardigan knit in this yarn for myself to take the chill off some summer nights we have here, but with two store models already knit in this yarn, it's hard to justify!

The models shown below, like all Lavold's patterns, have lovely details and interesting design features. The model on the left is knit in color 25 and the model on the right knit in color "gold". Where the colors may be difficult to discern from their neighbor, I have added names to try to help differentiate them. Several great pattern books support this yarn. Price: $6.99/sk

38, 46 (periwinkle), 32 (turquoise)

40, 17, 08, 28

12 (deep purple), 45 (dark navy),

41 (denim)

14 (gold), 15 ([pumpkin), 36(salmon), 30 (red)

black, tan

(5/3/2011...there is not enough of either of these in stock for a sweater...).