Koigu Spring 2017

Koigu Spring 2017

Chelsea is super soft and bouncy

Aran weight yarn. It is a great sweater yarn. Perfect definition for cables and textured knitting. Ideal for last minute quick knits like hats, cowl, scarves or baby blankets.

Aran weight yarn - 100% Merino wool, superwash - 100g skeins/125 yds/114m.

Gentle machine wash, delicate cycle and/ or hand wash 16sts = 4� on 5mm/ 8US

available at your local Koigu yarn store this Fall

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Introducing.......

New Chelsea Merino

KNIT FOR WELLNESS MAGIC in the MOTION We knit for the pure enjoyment that knitting brings us. Have you ever

wondered if there is more to it?

The “Relaxation Response� involves changing how we think which decreases breathing, heart rate, blood pressure and slow brain waves.

Hand-knitting is a relaxing activity by the very nature of repetition of sound and movement. Knitting helps to set aside intruding thoughts and feelings.

Knitting has the advantage of being easy to learn, portable and economical (this is inversely proportional to the size of your stash).

Knitting is more than a distraction. The repetitive, bilateral rhythmic mo-

tion increases chemicals in the brain that improve how one feels. These are the same chemicals that are increased by drugs used in treatment of depression, anxiety and pain.

The bilateral use of both hands and arms in knitting may be more relaxing and meditative than unilateral motion since it uses both sides of the brain. Knitting provides an opportunity to engage in a productive activity and gain control by increasing self-esteem and thinking positively. Science reports knitting helps people living with pain, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and lowers risk of dementia.

A 2010 Knitting Survey showed the more frequently the respondents knit, the calmer and happier they were. So knit on to stay well!

By Janice Sumpton 2017 Further reading

https://well.blogs.nytimes. com/2016/01/25/the-health-benefits-ofknitting/?_r=0 http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/25/health/ brain-crafting-benefits/

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Events for 2017..........

June 1-4

Jimmy Beans Wool Retreat - Lake Tahoe Koigu trunk show and small dye workshop for more information.... jimmybeansretreat@ gmail.com

June 9-12

TNNA - The National NeedleArts trade show email for wholesale information..... hello@koigu.com

August

18-20

Celebrate with Koigu 25 years with their 2nd Annual Tent sale more information check Facebook or email ..... hello@koigu.com

October 26-27

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Pro Ann Koig and SOL wait yarn

We are so excited to have Vogue Knitting Des October 26–29, 2017. Spend the weekend at th ters. Highlights of the weekend will include learn Koigu fashion show, wine tasting, smores by the Knitting. Space is extremely limited. Sign up he

eptember 14-17

oud to sponsor the Webs nual Knitting Retreat - a gu Trunk Show of new d Vintage Koigu .....

LD OUT contact for ting list ...agreeman@ n.com

Nov 17- 19

Shall We Knit Retreat Goderich , Ontario Koigu trunk show and Mitered knitting workshop for more information.... karen@shallweknit.ca

stinations join us for an unforgettable weekend in Ontario, Canada he luxurious Inn at Cobble Beach while you visit the our headquarning to dye the Koigu way, a studio tour and shopping experience, e fire, and an upcoming trends talk with Trisha Malcolm of Vogue ere: https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/ontario/

Sponsors .....

Seattle Nov. 3-5 New York Jan. 12-14

Koigu Jollie Waves

by Maie Landra

Tip#1 - Painting with Koigu When trying to achieve a soft blended palette, Try pick 3 colours with similar colour compounds and add one that gives a zest like the P133A

Finished Measurements:

26” (66cm) width and 81” (205cm) length

Materials:

KPPPM (Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino ) 2 skeins(50g) each colour A - P133A; B - P725; C P118L; D - P882B; 3 US/ 3mm straight needle, D - 3 crochet hook

Gauge:

26 sts knit st.st. makes 4”

Pattern : Multi of 10+1 Row 1: (RS) K1, * K2tog, K2, YO, K1, YO, K2, K2tog tbl, K1; rep from * to end.

Row 2: and every even row : K1,P to last st, K1.

Row 3: K1, *K2tog, K1, YO, K3, YO,K1, K2tog tbl, K1; rep from * to end.

Row 5: K1, *K2tog, YO, K5, YO, K2tog tbl, K1: repeat from * to end.

Row 6: K1, P to last st, K1

Shawl: Jollie Waves Shawl Kits are available at WEBS : Link https://www.yarn.com/products/koigu-jollie-waves-shawl-kit

CO with P133A- 110sts. Knit Row 1 & 2 with A- P133A , change to B - P725 and knit next 2 rows. Change to C - P118L and knit 2 rows. Change to D - P882B and knit 2 rows. Continue alternating colours every 2 rows in this manner, until the shawl is the desired length.

Crochet both ends. Make a 12” fringe with 6 strands each.

Block shawl - soak in water; then pin on a blocking board to desired length

Blocking Shawl

up close

Koigu Jollie Waves

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