Greetings from the Land of Oz:
A few words about recycled sari silk. Not all sari silks are the same. There are gorgeous, chunky ribbons silks, there are the looser-spun silks in the most OUTRAGEOUS range of wonderful colours (available from several vendors around Adelaide and beyond) and there's SIOz's sari silk, a different animal yet again.
Why I stock a particular sari silk -- the one I stock is more finely, thinly spun, and less prone to fuzzing to disintegration than some other types. I've stocked the one I find very knitter-friendly. Because it is thinner and tighter than the average sari silk, and made from 100% recycled silk, it is priced accordingly at $10.00 per 100 grams. I confess, I actually buy sari silk from neighbor vendors if it's the colours I like and MUST HAVE.
So, try some sari silk from Stranded In Oz. You won't be... SORRY. (apologies)
Advice on using sari silk: be SURE to purchase the latest issue of Yarn Magazine (see previous blog entry for other info re) for it's fantastic article on using recycled silk. Great, readable, practical advice.
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Clubs For 2013
Knitter's Club for 2013
If you're interested in seeing the types of yarns and designs in store, have a look at strandedinoz on Ravelry, as well as many issues of YARN magazine, and design listings for yarn companies like SWTC. And socks? I've been designing socks for years and haven't exhausted the possibilities yet!.
Spinning Club for 2013 An Aussie Spinner's Year - 6 installments of spinning fibre fun (done in 2 Parts) –
PRICING: To keep the cost of each club affordable, there will be 100gms of yarn or fibre as well as a little goodie for each pack. You may also get tempted from time to time with samples of other Stranded In Oz fibres and yarns.
Special links for subscriptions are on the webshop.
Shipments generally are sent around the 15th of the delivery month.
Email melissa@strandedinoz.com for yarn or fibre club inquiries.
A Merry Band of Knitters: 6 Installments of mostly 4ply/fingering wt yarn (done in 2 Parts) – for sock knitters and lovers of fine yarn knitting.
Club features: exclusive Stranded In Oz hand-painted, often limited edition mostly 4ply yarns and of course, SIOz best-sellers, such as Glinda, the Good Wool.
If you're interested in seeing the types of yarns and designs in store, have a look at strandedinoz on Ravelry, as well as many issues of YARN magazine, and design listings for yarn companies like SWTC. And socks? I've been designing socks for years and haven't exhausted the possibilities yet!.
Spinning Club for 2013 An Aussie Spinner's Year - 6 installments of spinning fibre fun (done in 2 Parts) –
This club features mostly Stranded In Oz Australian favourites – something for every spinner. You'll get a range of different types of wools, some superfine low micron top, a coloured sheepwool, as well as more unusual blends from both small breeders and commercial preparers.
PRICING: To keep the cost of each club affordable, there will be 100gms of yarn or fibre as well as a little goodie for each pack. You may also get tempted from time to time with samples of other Stranded In Oz fibres and yarns.
Special links for subscriptions are on the webshop.
Subscribers enjoy a 10% discount on all SIOz fibre purchases (regularly priced items only) during the period of time they are club members.
Shipments generally are sent around the 15th of the delivery month.
Email melissa@strandedinoz.com for yarn or fibre club inquiries.
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About Stranded In Oz Yarns and Fibres
SIOz is a fibre arts business run by Melissa Deutsch Scott who hand-dyes yarns and fibres in Port Adelaide, SA
"I'm am a firm believer in supporting the people and businesses around my home and that's why I've chosen to trade from my local market. So come up to the Port for a pleasant Sunday of shopping, eating, dolphin-watching, and of course to come and see and feel SIOz yarns and fibres."
SIOz stocks unique fibres from around Australia and the world. At the moment, I'm featuring Australian coloured merino and ethically-traded fibres produced in a small workshop just outside of Katmandu. In addition, I always stock soy yarns and Tofutsies, the soy sock yarn. Soy is an environmentally-friendly fibre that's especially good for Aussie warm weather.
"I'm am a firm believer in supporting the people and businesses around my home and that's why I've chosen to trade from my local market. So come up to the Port for a pleasant Sunday of shopping, eating, dolphin-watching, and of course to come and see and feel SIOz yarns and fibres."
SIOz stocks unique fibres from around Australia and the world. At the moment, I'm featuring Australian coloured merino and ethically-traded fibres produced in a small workshop just outside of Katmandu. In addition, I always stock soy yarns and Tofutsies, the soy sock yarn. Soy is an environmentally-friendly fibre that's especially good for Aussie warm weather.
Knitter's Day Out 2013
Knitter's Day Out 2013
Patterns in Yarn Mag - Back and Current Issues Available from SIOz
- A First for SIOz: Cover Socks Yarn 23!
- A Possum in Sheeps Clothing - Bunting
- A Sock For Helen
- Banana Smoothie Bag
- Breeze Socks
- Brighton Beach Bag
- Bushwalker Socks
- Cafe Latte Cardigan
- Circling the Square Shawl
- Gertrude's Garden Jacket
- Japanese Feather Vest
- Lone Heart Heel Sock
- Ride the Wave Soy Skirt
- Seriously Warm Socks
- She Wears Seashells - Sock
- Smiley Socks (That 70's Sock)
- SubTle, a Bamboo T
- Summer Socks
- Versailles Shawl
- VIP Bag
Patterns from Stranded In Oz
- A Coloured Sheep Shawl
- Baby Beantoes - free with Tofutsies Yarn Purchase
- Dueling Beanie - free with Hemp and Wool Yarn Purchase
- Easy Peasy Soy Sox - free with Tofutsies Yarn Purchase
- Emerald City Shawl Kit
- Milk Can Bag in Karaoke
- Soy Hand Cosies - Free with Tofutsies Purchase
- The Top Down Shawl Recipe - free with yarn purchase
- Twea Cosy in Therapi from SWTC
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