Recently the folks at Wool and the Gang asked me if I wanted to try some yarn and blog about it. I happily accepted the offer. I hadn’t heard of the company yet, but they sell clothing too and if you find an item you like you have the option to buy or knit it on the knitted items. Pretty cool concept. The Amelie dress was my favorite. I think they’ll eventually have to change the “1 size fits most” size option for these to succeed, but I like what they’re aspiring to do.
The yarn came a couple of weeks ago, and though I haven’t knitted with it yet since I’m in the middle of several sweaters, I thought I’d show what came.
I picked out some Shiny Happy Cotton, which came in several colors I couldn’t resist. This one is called Spearmint.
They also sent me some gorgeous rosewood needles and a cute stitch marker with their logo.
Each skein is 155 yards, so I think 2 will be plenty to make Z a little top if I make it soon. They classify the yarn as bulky, but it looks more like worsted to me, so I’ll see what it looks like on a 7 or 8. The company has lots of cool recycled t-shirt yarns made from factory leftovers too. I think the Mixtape Yarn or Jersey be Good would make really fun scarves with their super bright colors and soft materials. I’ll have to keep those in mind for the future.
I’ll keep you posted when I get this yarn to the needles. I can’t wait!
What a fun project. Can’t wait to see the sweater!
This is way cool. Can’t wait to see what you make. I’m liking the sound of Mix Tape. I might have to click on the link… ☺
I really love the Wool and the Gang concept. Never try the yarn but its so colorful and gorgeous. Can’t wait to try it.
i’m following your blog, so many ideas.
Happy Knitting,
http://www.handmadecomfort.wordpress.com
Oooh that yarn is a lovely colour. Can’t wait to see what you create with it.
Ooh, love the color!
Love this color! It’s so pretty! I didn’t realize they sold just yarn now- I remember stumbling across their shop in SoHo several years ago, but they only sold kits.
Loved the article and the title of the article. I understood immediately what it was going to be about and my mouth watered and my hands itched to get into some new yarn. Loved this post.
A beautiful color and needles! Can’t wait till the project is finished!
What a cool concept. I might have to check them out 🙂
I love the color. I can’t wait to see your finished project!
I’m interested to hear what you think of this yarn. I like so many W&TG designs- the Super Bowl sweater is a favorite- but it’s still a bit out of my price range. That color is fantastic!
I love the color and the needles look devine!
I’m a hand spinner and would love for you to take a look at my yarns 🙂 When you have a few less projects on the go that is!
Can’t wait to see what you make from this!
Rachel
http://www.bwwoolery.etsy.com
Maybe it would work well in Japan where most people are one size?
Wow, that looks just gorgeous. Can’t wait to see what you’ll make of it!
Really loving this blog and looking forward to reading more! I hope one day to hone my rather mediocre skills and make some of these wonderful projects!
I agree with you assessment on the one size fits most. I’ve foolishly spent hundreds of dollars and knitted their patterns per directions – only to find that they do not fit. I am a size 8, and the freja dress was only a long sweater on me. Quality yarn though – I will say that.