AMANO Mayu

AMANO Mayu is dip-dyed in Peru imitating a dyeing technique used by the Incas.  An ethereal yarn is born!  So soft and luxurious with rich colorways, Mayu is a treat to knit with and a delight to wear.

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Cafe Au Lait Mitts by Paula McKeever

The Troops have made multiple pairs of Cafe Au Lait Mitts by Paula McKeever.  The easy all-over lace pattern and DK weight yarn will give you a lovely pair of mitts that’s quick to knit. You will need 2 skeins of Amano Mayu.

This pattern is available free on Ravelry.  

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Ramble Shawl by Andrea Mowry

"Ramble" by Andrea Mowry is the perfect choice for this beautiful dip-dyed yarn. Simple garter stripes kick off this bias shaped, asymmetrical shawl. Finishing off with brioche herringbone, letting the colors play together in a whole new way that offers a burst of light at the end - leaves you with a texture that makes you want to keep on knitting.

Our model knitter, Leigh, used 3 skeins of Amano Mayu in Stone Grey, and 3 skeins in Frost White.  This makes the yarn requirements very close, so be aware that if you achieve a different gauge, you may require an extra skein of each color.

We have a couple of other color combinations to provide some inspiration for you-try Sunny Morning with Celestial (red/grey combo) or Mystery Lake combined with New Red Rock (blue/peach combo).

Here is what Leigh had to say about this yarn and this project: "Ramble was delightful to knit up. The brioche section may look intimidating but is formed with a pretty straightforward repeat of brioche stitches. The Mayu is lovely and soft and a joy to knit with."

Find "Ramble" by Andrea Mowry on Ravelry and make yours with 3 skeins each of 2 different colors of Amano Mayu.

17 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch, after blocking

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Fiber: 60% Royal Alpaca, 20% Cashmere, 20% Silk
Weight/Length: 50 grams, 109 yds (100m)
Gauge/Needle Size: 22 sts = 4 inches on US 5 (3.75mm) needles
Care: Hand wash gently, lay flat to dry.