Bear Creek yarn

Here's another great new yarn from Kraemer, the folks who brought you Perfection Worsted.  Bear Creek is a very loosely spun wool, almost like a pencil roving.  But unlike some loosely spun yarns that pull apart when you work with them, Bear Creek is wrapped with a fine nylon thread that holds the strand together and gives it a wonderful texture.

We have ten fabulous colors in stock:

Top Row, L-R: Berry Blast, Peach Cobbler, Blueberry Pie, Peppermint Stick, Grapevine.  Bottom Row, L-R: Orchid, Snickerdoodle, Black Licorice, Kiwi Ice, Pepper Pot.

This yarn is an ideal choice for those times when you need to whip up a project in a hurry.  It calls for a size 17 needle, with a gauge of 2 stitches per inch, so a little goes a long way.  Each skein has 130 yards and retails at $19.00/skein.  Stacy knit this Super Bulky Button Hat (free Ravelry download) in just a few hours, and used less than half a skein!

Bear Creek Button Hat in Peppermint Stick

By the way, this hat pattern is perfect for showcasing our wonderful handmade buttons from Gail Hughes.

Resin button created by Kentucky artist Gail Hughes

The hat was knit on a size 13 needle, creating a wonderfully cozy, squishy fabric.  Stacy reports, "I really enjoyed knitting with Bear Creek, and I don't normally knit with anything this thick.  But this was a pleasure!"