Louie & Lola Merino Silk Yak Fingering
$42.00 CAD
Unit price perWe're honoured to share this gorgeous collection by Louie & Lola Yarns. Hand-dyed in Tasmania, this yarn is luxuriously silky to the touch with a languid relaxed drape. It's ideal for shawls, cowls and other delicate garments.
You can use it on its own or combine it with L&L's coordinating line of exquisitely soft Mohair Silk Lace for a delightfully cozy knit!
Hand-dyed in Tasmania 60% Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 20% Yak.
Gauge: 7-8 sts - inch / 2.5 cm
Needles: 3-4 US/ 3.25-3.5 mm
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Westknits Kit - Chestnut Starfish
$170.00 CAD
Unit price perMeet Chestnut Starfish, a stunning West Wool kit curated for Westknitters who love bold colour play and beautifully soft yarn. This ten-skein palette combines warm chestnut tones with starfish coral, tiger brown, rich dijon, and sunny yellow—designed to shine in Stephen West’s iconic multi-colour shawls.
Originally assembled for the Aurora Cabin Shawl, this kit also works beautifully for other fingering-weight Westknits favourites. Aurora Cabin is the very motif featured on our embossed Mini Boxy Tote, making this colour kit a perfect match if you love coordinating your yarn and project bags.
What’s Inside
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Chestnut
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Starfish
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Bianca
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Dijon
- 2 skeins West Wool Tricycle – Tiger
- Westknits pattern download code
The included pattern download code can be redeemed for any Westknits pattern on Ravelry.
About the Aurora Cabin Shawl Pattern
This semi-circular shawl is knit seamlessly from the top centre downward, finishing with a dramatic chevron border and I-cord bind off. Stripes and slip-stitch motifs alternate throughout the design, but you’ll only ever work with one colour at a time—perfect for relaxing, rhythmic knitting that still delivers striking, multi-colour results.
Yarn requirements: 500g of fingering-weight yarn in five colours (included in the kit)
About West Wool Tricycle
The newest fingering-weight base from West Wool, Tricycle is beautifully soft, smooth, and springy—crafted exclusively for Stephen & Penelope and available in limited quantities here at Thread & Maple.
- Fibre: 100% Superwash Merino (South America)
- Weight: 50g per skein
- Yardage: 200m | 218yd
- Construction: Plied
- Gauge: 26 sts = 4"
- Recommended needles: 2.25–3.5mm (US 1–4)
- Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
Wrap yourself in the magic of Westknits colourwork with this thoughtful, ready-to-cast-on kit.
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Worsted Weight Yarn
$36.00 CAD
Unit price perIn collaboration with Scrumptiouspurl we have come up with a beautiful palette of exquisitely soft yarn. Perfect for shawls, sweaters, blankets and baby items.
Hand-dyed in Canada 80% superwash merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon.
185 yds / 169 m per 100 grams
Gauge: 18-20 sts - 4 inches / 10 cm
Needles: 6-8 US/ 4-5 mm
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185 yds/ 169 m per 100 grams
Gauge: 18-20 sts - 4 inches / 10 cm
Needles: 6-8 US/ 4-5 mm
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Louie & Lola Merino Possum Fingering
$42.00 CAD
Unit price perA woollen spun, non-superwash DK yarn which is super soft, light & airy. The possum fibre adds light brown undertone to the yarn, as well as a beautiful halo and warmth due to its excellent insulation properties.
It's fabulous for lightweight garments and accessories and would be an amazing addition to any collection.
Hand-dyed in Tasmania, 80% Merino / 20% Possum Fur
425m / weight 100g
Gauge: 22-27sts to 10cm using 3-4.5mm needles
Needles: 3-4.5 US/ 3.25-3.75 mm
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