What to knit now - Tukuwool Fingering from Finland! Plus, new classes with Tori!

Tukuwool Fingering

If you have been feeling the need to start a new project and find a yarn that transports you to a different place, Tukuwool Fingering is the yarn for you!
 
Tukuwool Fingering is a unique fingering weight wool from Finland. The wool is made from two different breeds of sheep, Finnish Landrace (Finnsheep) Wool and Kainuun Harmas. This wonderful, 2-ply yarn has a very special twist that creates a light and lively yarn and provides a very enjoyable knitting experience for those who are fans of woolly wools like me. This versatile yarn is designed for knit projects such as cardigans, pullovers, mittens and shawls. Tukuwool Fingering is sourced, scoured, milled and dyed in Finland.

My first pattern suggestion for Tukuwool Fingering must be one that I just finished knitting with this yarn and really enjoyed, forager by Isabell Kramer. Forager is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is shaped by using a modified version of the contiguous set-in sleeves method. As the pattern calls for a DK-weight gauge, I held a strand of our Tynn Silk Mohair with my Aubergine colored Tukuwool Fingering.

Another pattern suggestion which was designed for Tukuwool Fingering comes from Kristin Drysdale. Marit is a Fair Isle cardigan worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up until the neckband shaping, which is worked flat. Then the center steek is cut and steeks are cut for the armholes from the existing stitches for the body. There are three colors in the pattern design, but only two colors are knitted at once.

If you are looking for a classic cardigan using Tukuwool Fingering, I have two suggestions. The first, Sammal is by Joji Locatelli.

From Joji, “Sammal is a classic textured button-down cardigan. Sometimes that’s all I want to reach for in my closet… It is worked from the top-down seamlessly with raglan sleeves, and it features tiny braids in the front that add a bit charm.The Finnish yarn (from Tukuwool) that I used for this design is light and cozy at the same time, and it makes this little sweater a timeless beauty.”

The second cardigan is Stockbridge by Ysolda Teague. This is the classic fitted cardigan that every wardrobe needs. Fronts and backs are worked in one piece to the underarms. Then, the upper back and fronts are worked separately to allow for slightly different shaping. Stitches are later picked up for the sleeves and the collar. Stockbridge was designed for Tukuwool Fingering, and Ysolda uses many interesting, though not difficult, techniques to create a very neat in appearance cardigan sweater.

My last project suggestion for Tukuwool Fingering is Tuku Honey by Andrea Mowry. 

From Andrea, I wanted the perfect socks to wear with my favorite boots! These socks hit just above the ankle, perfect for chelsea style boots. The sweet garter panel framed by honeycomb cables makes for an addictive little knit! They are my go to travel knit, and I hope you love them just as much as I do! These socks are worked from the toe up using magic loop.

As you can see from the designers featured above who have all created gorgeous patterns with Tukuwool Fingering, this yarn is one you should try. You will enjoy working with this yarn and will cherish your finished project for years to come.

Our sale room is fully restocked. Stop by and find some gorgeous yarn for 30% off!

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March and April Classes with Tori

Musselburgh Hat** – Mondays, March 24, April 7 & 21 from 5:30-7:30pm ($70)

Learn how to knit the Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague! This is an advanced beginner class for those who can knit and purl and have successfully finished a few projects. Ideally, this knitter will also have some experience in working in the round. The skills taught in this class will be the pinhole cast-on, using double-pointed needles, increasing and decreasing stitches, understanding gauge, and knitting in the round. Though Musselburgh hat can be knit using different yarn weights, DK will be used in this class. Recommended yarns for the class are Leizu DK from Julie Asselin, Double Sunday from Sandnes Garn, Pure Alpaca from Rowan, or either of our Dragon Hoard DK weight yarns.

Anker Summer Shirt** – Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, and 30 from 6-8pm ($140)

Are you ready to knit a cute top for summer? Join Tori as she teaches PetiteKnit’s Anker Summer Shirt. This is a great class for knitters who are comfortable with basic knitting techniques and are ready to knit their first sweater/top. Classes will focus on basic garment techniques, including raglan increases, swatching in the round, picking up stitches, sizing, reading sweater patterns, as well as other garment techniques. There is no homework for this class, which is nice. Recommended yarns are Line or Duo from Sandnes Garn or Tosh Wool + Cotton from Madelinetosh.

Lightweight Hipster** - Tuesdays, April 8, 15, May 6 from 6-8pm ($70)

Have you wanted to try a lace project but didn’t know where to start? Or, are you looking to knit a cute accessory for summer? Tori will guide you through Joji Locatelli’s Lightweight Hipster. This scarf is the perfect project for a beautiful skein of hand dyed fingering weight yarn. Myth Fingering from Dragon Hoard,  Salta Fingring from Yarnaceous, and Kokon Bleu which has just been restocked are all perfect yarn choices. Classes will focus on lace knitting and the basics of shawl construction.

Here is the fine print on classes: 

* Please note that supplies need to be purchased from Wasatch and Wool Yarns, but as a thank you for attending our classes, students will receive a 10% discount on all non-sale supplies. They will also receive a 10% discount on the final day of class for all non-sale purchases. Participants not using yarn from Wasatch and Wool will be charged an additional $35. We recommend that needles are purchased from Wasatch and Wool as there are significant differences between needle brands. 

*Classes, if cancelled 10 days before the first day of class, can be exchanged for a future class only. We enforce this policy on behalf of our teachers who have committed their time and expertise. There are no exchanges or refunds for classes cancelled less than 10 days from the first day of class.

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Help Sessions with Susan

Our help sessions with Susan have come to an end.  We wish Susan the best with her move and relocation to Massachusetts!

Some good news is that Annabel Jamail who many of you know will be filling in for her. She will be joining us Wednesday, March 12th and then more dates coming up in April!

$25 fee per session
Or free if your yarn was purchased from Wasatch and Wool. 

Join us Wednesday mornings at 11am for our Sit and Stitch.

There is no charge, but we request that you use yarn purchased from Wasatch and Wool.

We love it when visitors drop by for our knitting get-togethers. If you are working on a project from home, let us help you find a souvenir that you can bring back from your trip to Park City.

Happy Knitting and Crocheting,
Margaux