For my last pattern of 2017, I used this amazing Scheepjes River Washed XL yarn. I loved working with this yarn, and I think it works well for my amigurumi and lovey creations. I always use a 4mm (G) hook for my amigurumis, and the result is fantastic! The smaller hook creates a tighter stitch definition and it makes great shapes. For loveys, I like to use a 5mm (H) hook for the blanket. The stitches are just a little looser, and the effect looks wonderful. You can see the way the River Washed yarn worked up in my Mel the Monster and Friends patterns.
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There are 14 different colors of River Washed yarn, each named after rivers around the world. The curious thing about this yarn is the color. You choose a shade, but each one is actually composed of several colors! The main “core” of the yarn is one solid color, then there’s a fluffy outer layer that is made up of other colors. For example, the blue that I used for Mel (the Colorado colorway) is surrounded with some very nice red tones, and the green (the Congo colorway) has small yellow details. It’s like the yarn has a halo, and the colors are fantastic! The yarn is available in both a Sport weight, and an Aran weight. I used the River Washed XL Aran weight for my little monsters. I really can’t say enough wonderful things about this yarn!!
If you’re interested in purchasing some of this wonderful Scheepjes River Washed yarn, check out Wool Warehouse – they ship internationally! Also check out the Canadian online store Knotty House.
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