Loops Luxe Smoothie
The yarn:
Shelley's quest for the perfect wool/silk blend stopped dead in its tracks when she laid eyes on Smoothie. The perfect union of wool and silk make this heavy fingering/light sport weight yarn a true treat for your needles. Smoothie has a luxurious fiber base of wool and silk that creates a light and airy texture while having a stunning depth of color. With a subtle sheen coming from the silk, Smoothie feels like silk but is weighted enough to be perfect for any of your summer or fall projects!
Fiber: 80% Wool, 20% Silk
Weight/Length: 100g, 382yds (349m)
Gauge Designation: Heavy Fingering/Light Sport
Needle Size: US 4 (3.5mm)
Care: Hand wash cold and lay flat to dry
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"Mini Mock Neck Tank" by Jessie Maed Designs @jessssiemae
Worked seamlessly from the top down with subtle shoulder and arm shaping, and ribbed detailing at the neckline, armhole edges, underarm, and hem, this crop top is size-inclusive with sizes ranging from XS to 5X. And our Loops Luxe Smoothie add a shimmery sheen that makes it perfect for dressing up or down!
With recommended negative ease of 4.5-6.5 inches for finished bust sizes (23.5, 27.5, 31.5)35.5, 39.5, 43.5{47.5, 51.5, 55.5} in, you will need (1, 2, 2)2, 2, 2(2, 3, 3) skeins of Smoothie and size US 2 & 4 (2.75-3.5mm) needles to complete your tank.
The Mini Mock Neck Tank pattern by Jessie Maed Designs is available for purchase on Ravelry.
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"Dueling Skeins" by Loretta McCollough @knitstars
Take a simple pattern and add two luscious skeins of yarn and what do you get? A luxurious shawl that is light as a feather and can be worn in numerous ways. The stockinette shawl is knit on size US 4 (3.5mm) needles and has ribbed edgings to prevent rolling. After blocking, the shawl measures a generous 14in (36cm) wide x 72in (185cm) long.
The first half of the shawl is knit with one skein of Smoothie, and the second half is knit with one skein of Dream Bean.
The Dueling Skeins pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry.
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"Summer Soundtrack" by Elizabeth Smith @elizabethsmithknits
We're gearing up for warm weather knitting with this super-cute layering tee that's knit in a simple slip stitch pattern with dramatic results! And our Smoothie provides the drape and stitch definition we're looking for!
Worked with size US 5 (3.75mm) needles with finished bust measurement 38 (43.25, 48.5, 54) (59.25, 63.25, 68.75)in / 97 (110, 123, 137) (150, 161, 175)cm, you'll need 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skeins for Color A which is the dominant color on the bottom of the sweater, and 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skeins for Color B which is the dominant color on the bottom of the sweater.
The Summer Soundtrack pattern by Elizabeth Smith is available for purchase on Ravelry.
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"Summer Soundtrack Cowl" by Elizabeth Smith @elizabethsmithknits
A fun companion to the Summer Soundtrack tee is this cowl of the same name. Knit in the same simple slip stitch pattern, this will fly off your needles as you knit your way to the next colorwork round.
Knit on size US 5 (3.75mm) needles with a finished circumference of approximately 24 in (61cm), you will need 1 skein each of Color A and Color B.
The Summer Soundtrack Cowl by Elizabeth Smith is available for purchase on Ravelry.
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"Outline Tank" by Jessie Maed Designs @jessssiemae
Jessie Maed uses structural dropped stitches to pack a visual punch in this cute cropped top that is both quick and easy to knit. Hello Summer!
You’ll need 2 (2, 2, 3, 3){3, 4, 4, 4} skeins of “Smoothie” to fit finished bust sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46){48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62}”. Jessie uses a range of yardages--we have listed the skeins needed for the upper range here. The project uses sizes US3 & 4 (3.25-3.5mm) needles.
The Outline Tank pattern by Jessie Maed Designs is available for purchase on Ravelry.
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