CONFESSIONS OF A YARN ADDICT

Friday, July 8, 2011

YARN REVIEW - BERNAT WAVERLY YARN





I stumbled upon this new Bernat Waverly yarn at my local Jo-Ann store the other day. I was so intrigued, mainly because the colors were so...well, Waverly-inspired!  There aren't many of these colors out there available for off-the-shelf purchase.  I picked up a skein and was surprised how soft the yarn was.  The colors are marketed for home-use, and easily combined for endless color combinations.  But, my eye saw many hat variations, as well.  I was particularly excited, because I have been looking for a specific color combination for my "Dino-Mite" dinosaur hat and found the colors in this Bernat line.  




I used the colors "Aqua Frost" for the body and "Greek Sea" for the spots.  The spikes are a different type of yarn.


The price point at my local Jo-Ann store is $3.27, but on-line vendors have the yarn listed a bit higher.  I used 40% off coupons for both skein colors I purchased, so, experimenting with the yarn was well worthwhile.  Compared to the Lion Brand "Vanna's Choice", I prefer the Bernat Waverly line because of the softness and texture.  


To see all the colors available, go to http://www.yarnsupply.com/bernat-waverly-yarn.html.  They also listing the yarn at $3.29 per skein...not a bad deal.


The yarn details are as follows:
100% acrylic
3-1/2 oz. (100 grams) 197 yards
Medium Weight #4
Suggested crochet hook:  H8
Dyelotted
Machine Wash and Dry

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

SOCK MONKEY ENSEMBLE


I am so excited to share with you my new sock monkey ensemble.  This ensemble is perfect for photographers.  I have made it gender neutral in a great maple ragg yarn with red and off-white accents.  All flowers have attached clips and can be removed for the little guys and added for the little girls.  Photographers can use the diaper cover with the headband only...or use it with the monkey hat.



Details on purchasing the Sock Monkey Ensemble can be found here:
SOCK MONKEY PHOTO PROP ENSEMBLE

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Miss Scarlett in HOTH's Sock Monkey Hat in Pink