tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31880379558223710202023-11-16T12:06:46.523-05:00Ivy Brambles RamblingsOur inspirations are taken from the beautiful world of nature and the places we visit and enjoy. The ramblings and happenings, new patterns and hand dyed yarns from the folk at Ivy Brambles.Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-79504911866499920412012-11-23T05:06:00.000-05:002012-11-23T05:06:02.694-05:00Midnight Ruffles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some yarns speak volumes. That is certainly the case with the newest addition to the Ivy Brambles family the magnificent Silver Cloud. This lace weight yarn is 80% Suri alpaca, with a touch of Merino and Stellina to add a little glitz. At over 1000 yards plenty for a shawl like the Midnight Ruffles by Jocre Arts. Available in Ivy Brambles hand dyed colorways.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-89650534785255108672012-09-06T21:27:00.001-04:002012-09-06T21:27:16.116-04:00Silky Merino LightIt's not often I get this excited about a new yarn, but this time I am in good company. Those that have tried it have felt the same way as I did. Not only does our new Silky Merino Light take color quite spectacularly but our designers and customers have immediately fallen in love with it.<br />
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Our designer has so far come up with two spectacular designs. Gentle waves in Bluebell Woods has been an instant success and Falling Leaves in Echo Lake Colorway is no slouch either sure to become a favorite as we enter the fall season. So far we have sold out three times over, new stocks will be arriving this week!<br />
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Personally I am working up the Beaded Cashmere Scarf by Nancy Kimball in Silky Merino Light Storm colorway, and I have to tell you it is a pleasure to work with. Look out for this yarn to become a firm favorite with followers of the Ivy Brambles Yarns!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-65629258614058002872012-06-09T12:11:00.000-04:002012-06-09T12:11:54.328-04:00Lots of new stuff<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAS3qRUWa6GDrE0deoY8A3Hp46gtU0aUz7Isa91DT-VfS5T2Z_Vs5vgOSYiLNpGCAQcr7QO8wrqM_Ul5HQkwslDWR6srjFyDiTuPQoFWXL56F35jn1GHLxWvGgcesvFQ9hTBJlSYF-sBVk/s1600/flowerpetals2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAS3qRUWa6GDrE0deoY8A3Hp46gtU0aUz7Isa91DT-VfS5T2Z_Vs5vgOSYiLNpGCAQcr7QO8wrqM_Ul5HQkwslDWR6srjFyDiTuPQoFWXL56F35jn1GHLxWvGgcesvFQ9hTBJlSYF-sBVk/s320/flowerpetals2.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAS3qRUWa6GDrE0deoY8A3Hp46gtU0aUz7Isa91DT-VfS5T2Z_Vs5vgOSYiLNpGCAQcr7QO8wrqM_Ul5HQkwslDWR6srjFyDiTuPQoFWXL56F35jn1GHLxWvGgcesvFQ9hTBJlSYF-sBVk/s1600/flowerpetals2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>It is either a good thing or a bad thing that I just get to posting much news about what's going on at Ivy Brambles. The truth is that I have been just too busy with shows and getting all the new products and patterns ready for the growing number of customers. Hopefully this year will see us getting a portal up for our stores so they can order more efficiently. Just need to get to it. anyway for those of you wondering what is new (and who didn't just look on the website because I do keep that up to date) we have a whole lot.<br />
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For those wanting something with more substance we introduced Tornado. This super chunky yarn knits on size 11 needles and is just simply fun to work with. Takes color spectacularly, is very soft, knits fast and works up like a dream. We even have a lace shrug pattern for it!<br />
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Two new yarns this summer are Silky Merino Light (which might be my most favorite yarn of all time) and Bamboo Silk Sock. These yarns are also fabulous for shawlettes as well as being great for garments and other projects. Both have great yardage and represent a great value. Silky Merino Light is super soft and silky. Unlike other silk and wool blends this one uses fine merino and mulberry silk and is spun in a plied yarn that won't halo easily as so many silk and wool blends tend to. The Bamboo Silk Sock is a super soft sock yarn with the strength and silkiness of silk and bamboo and the washable properties of superwash merino.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-52632497948618116832011-02-28T16:14:00.003-05:002011-02-28T16:27:46.719-05:00New Patterns, New Yarns<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDxh8JgSSzf4w94n9c-_E5UPKzeaenFDsolVmdDwyynxt-W6FAgAn7pAI3Qpu6xrJqj5IMOqDT20d-Yra90Baw9AGOdRmVQlWhZQxMAMMLCl1WKwvxjooKe2qMYmGSHea7oidToZbOlWV/s1600/celticknotshawl01.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578852635204321970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrDxh8JgSSzf4w94n9c-_E5UPKzeaenFDsolVmdDwyynxt-W6FAgAn7pAI3Qpu6xrJqj5IMOqDT20d-Yra90Baw9AGOdRmVQlWhZQxMAMMLCl1WKwvxjooKe2qMYmGSHea7oidToZbOlWV/s400/celticknotshawl01.jpg" /></a> Two new patterns for Romantica this year, both are proving popular with knitters around the world. First the Spiral Celtic Knot, pictured above. It takes two skeins of our Romantica Merino Laceweight Yarn to make this spectacular shawl. Shown above in Night Sky colorway. If that wasn't enough pictured below is the breath taking Bayou Butterfly shawl in our Bluebell Woods colorway. This gorgeous shawl is nearly six feet across and takes just two skeins of Romantica Lace.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXS89PZSvmMUi4t8aVQsrCyCgCXl2Gr46iOpUIBz69poIQkOns8hY-OGIJEuVBmuETGWQWqRAcZQ2wu9whTisrTGSiAn1aZMkPdSfaRHP4khb5Y_gzbpca79IpIt4SuQV7hy-LtdqyuVcU/s1600/bayoubutterfly01.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578852617244640530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXS89PZSvmMUi4t8aVQsrCyCgCXl2Gr46iOpUIBz69poIQkOns8hY-OGIJEuVBmuETGWQWqRAcZQ2wu9whTisrTGSiAn1aZMkPdSfaRHP4khb5Y_gzbpca79IpIt4SuQV7hy-LtdqyuVcU/s400/bayoubutterfly01.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Hzmcf-6Xtd5My0TSxAF6d_Hnza7HQvpSFSemj_3jyZZ0e7JiXbeqpjIRGfAJP8hh9GqOeahgCYbmcCAK313fjcgyAX94gaju8OyVEx4ltiT3VniUyqtyi1g2XcGXyE0YMb55LXGZGw2S/s1600/roundaboutribhat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578852614310263554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Hzmcf-6Xtd5My0TSxAF6d_Hnza7HQvpSFSemj_3jyZZ0e7JiXbeqpjIRGfAJP8hh9GqOeahgCYbmcCAK313fjcgyAX94gaju8OyVEx4ltiT3VniUyqtyi1g2XcGXyE0YMb55LXGZGw2S/s400/roundaboutribhat.jpg" /></a> It is the season for hats. Pictured above is our new Roundabout Rib hat, made from just one skein of our Superwash Worsted weight yarn. This hat is shown in our Holly colorway. Pictured below is the Easy Watchman Cap in our brand new Bulky Superwash yarn. If you want a really quick project this one knits up fast using just one skein of our Superwash Bulky and shown in the Autumn Flame colorway.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXeXKaQvvIh9UTI0xpb5bCimQj4pJ92pBptRbIY9DFH64_wpuODwtCeAveA2FOci2Vx1-_eXyim4bWKpnt1-voHeX7okyPB_gsiqdcJte_wBeSqPaGBP9m8Yo1r2R0qZbIM27KGww36r8/s1600/easywatchmancap.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 379px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578852610776687138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXeXKaQvvIh9UTI0xpb5bCimQj4pJ92pBptRbIY9DFH64_wpuODwtCeAveA2FOci2Vx1-_eXyim4bWKpnt1-voHeX7okyPB_gsiqdcJte_wBeSqPaGBP9m8Yo1r2R0qZbIM27KGww36r8/s400/easywatchmancap.jpg" /></a> You don't knit? Below is the Loo-Strife Crochet Hat. Made with less than one skein of our Sockscene sock yarn, shown in one of our newer colors, Dark Nebula.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFGTOUiM9dEQvGPKqtvGU_HpM33nhTSsn13cj-8BZ55yeUoWmySb5aY-Rnt76GFzWtdDrQHrG9a5boJHwPxMHZemAZR_CgzIq63FQw0LUsIC3-YgVpOE1jzVr3yWvmddSZ-O_-u4cF1E-/s1600/LooStrifeHat.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578852613219343426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFGTOUiM9dEQvGPKqtvGU_HpM33nhTSsn13cj-8BZ55yeUoWmySb5aY-Rnt76GFzWtdDrQHrG9a5boJHwPxMHZemAZR_CgzIq63FQw0LUsIC3-YgVpOE1jzVr3yWvmddSZ-O_-u4cF1E-/s400/LooStrifeHat.jpg" /></a> Check out our web site for new colors in Romantica, Superwash Worsted and Superwash Bulky yarns. We are adding new patterns every month so be sure to check back soon.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-87131373479004922872010-12-30T12:03:00.006-05:002010-12-30T12:23:48.747-05:00Romantica, hot for 2010!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHTq_BvIjDkLBLBqDJZJuBwu84UeyIvFUqhKXQx2Bg9x46qZf8qhOqZS_Oz-ND2hWx71ryZveKAzN4hBWVUiN4kJ8-AUsyC3Ab7ZIRB8wBz3qjcb6bH9vAH1CWcWblmX5wxZdGaEa7Cj7/s1600/halopave.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556524836779939970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHTq_BvIjDkLBLBqDJZJuBwu84UeyIvFUqhKXQx2Bg9x46qZf8qhOqZS_Oz-ND2hWx71ryZveKAzN4hBWVUiN4kJ8-AUsyC3Ab7ZIRB8wBz3qjcb6bH9vAH1CWcWblmX5wxZdGaEa7Cj7/s320/halopave.jpg" /></a>Hot for 2010 was our new Romantica yarn, now available in 38 colors and growing. The latest additions are some of the original variagated colorways and also some new ones, added earlier this year as sock yarn colors.<br /><br />A top pick for lace enthusiats is the Halo Pave shawl, which uses just one skein of Romantica and is shown in the most popular color Autumn Flame. This shawl is not terribly difficult, the center panel being knit and then the border being added later. This keeps the pattern work straight forward and results in a garment that has superior drape.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsNN72-dU2WP2a0j72seUuD4tlRZf-yXbTIvpAxwqPEaWuNmJSuBQsUxCLt0zuGBA6muDgGJRmmvS4rUaIu5d9whg8k7jIXpklewZtyKhJoVMB5VE8rJgTLCVabtmixwM8VZbuNwvi-GX/s1600/sunriseonbeach.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556526745593332818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsNN72-dU2WP2a0j72seUuD4tlRZf-yXbTIvpAxwqPEaWuNmJSuBQsUxCLt0zuGBA6muDgGJRmmvS4rUaIu5d9whg8k7jIXpklewZtyKhJoVMB5VE8rJgTLCVabtmixwM8VZbuNwvi-GX/s320/sunriseonbeach.jpg" /></a>For those looking for a less challenging project the Sunrise At The Beach shawl utilises the color changes in the variaged colorways to stunning effect. Shown in the Sunrise colorway this shawl uses less than one skein and can be finished fairly quickly.<br /><br />Our newest variageted colorways, also available in SockScene, are Hydrangea, Deep Sea, Wildflowers and Dark Nebula. These colors have been very popular this year and we expect them to continue to be for 2011.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MQrI1ANLynrIzhYmRaLNvhA6dLptt0XH1se1o3TPsep1uEvEGJYTiGMVi4uMOhUiLSt23jneHk062ZBMWL8J2M1UiiRB1njiUjNAQcG392JMC5YugqfSlT28CXIft5dvOmRfGYOvcKiR/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 107px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556524947154574786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MQrI1ANLynrIzhYmRaLNvhA6dLptt0XH1se1o3TPsep1uEvEGJYTiGMVi4uMOhUiLSt23jneHk062ZBMWL8J2M1UiiRB1njiUjNAQcG392JMC5YugqfSlT28CXIft5dvOmRfGYOvcKiR/s320/016.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUQzad-BQ6cQpFCurNtc87mVxCXobpIuOSycABOWA4I6NnzMyaZtFMFe9yPrMFGPRwNYjF5oBZL5UxIJenzWfJzWAfJZwcszH_pLbbnx0sW2mC_M_xr_G4nUjswWoTIVKPik4LhO87amV/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 107px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556524861937407570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUQzad-BQ6cQpFCurNtc87mVxCXobpIuOSycABOWA4I6NnzMyaZtFMFe9yPrMFGPRwNYjF5oBZL5UxIJenzWfJzWAfJZwcszH_pLbbnx0sW2mC_M_xr_G4nUjswWoTIVKPik4LhO87amV/s320/015.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqYaYQ9-PqxWrATZZBzQvQoMHi-S7dKQHbj14iiIjiyGFHB6uERLvhMHMowKNpH97LANIzQPBP3ltoUXM9F-t4xNPYCnVW_g6WAkVy0pUp8Z-cMWoXRbPwTjgST7FP6OGgkelNcUxipf1/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556524853077564498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPqYaYQ9-PqxWrATZZBzQvQoMHi-S7dKQHbj14iiIjiyGFHB6uERLvhMHMowKNpH97LANIzQPBP3ltoUXM9F-t4xNPYCnVW_g6WAkVy0pUp8Z-cMWoXRbPwTjgST7FP6OGgkelNcUxipf1/s320/014.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEah8TOYfWrtNIxWheuf4sxRnQ4fvH21R1efqCKEF96nhTisEVLuYFpyZfzEKRJWrJZWOyYWbUF7jWwQTCzCU0BnPjAyFunx42bcTV5dgi7TrVv_ZUtqNArDmmtvnS6EId4wVH9RLBb5zE/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 113px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556524848253655474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEah8TOYfWrtNIxWheuf4sxRnQ4fvH21R1efqCKEF96nhTisEVLuYFpyZfzEKRJWrJZWOyYWbUF7jWwQTCzCU0BnPjAyFunx42bcTV5dgi7TrVv_ZUtqNArDmmtvnS6EId4wVH9RLBb5zE/s320/012.JPG" /></a><br />Look out for new patterns coming in 2011.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-73934446107936428452010-07-30T14:20:00.011-04:002010-07-30T14:50:04.282-04:00Great New Patterns in our Favorite Yarns<div><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-V95MN26HEo0iEhqBv7sIqp3zlJryccmYg_r82sht318ESZ7hiHTp7LWw-Jzmn90bNqvusc2jyqYsHBllHmvX6d7F7gL3fh1hIpsxYQa3P1lrNQzbR1y2Ft4WwO_1Tq3dCGvhn7L3qO5/s1600/iceprincess.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499767291855183986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-V95MN26HEo0iEhqBv7sIqp3zlJryccmYg_r82sht318ESZ7hiHTp7LWw-Jzmn90bNqvusc2jyqYsHBllHmvX6d7F7gL3fh1hIpsxYQa3P1lrNQzbR1y2Ft4WwO_1Tq3dCGvhn7L3qO5/s320/iceprincess.jpg" /></a>Cool your feet this summer, while you knit our Ice Princess socks for the fall!<br />Just one skein of Ivy Brambles Sockscene, shown in colorway Bluebell Woods, makes this pair of very cool socks.<br/><br/><br/><br /></p></div><br /><div><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9rIm2nwqaKWuahK7NWY_Y8nBMBqF8qvQBRuo7wQIcFuaRx2Xnr3lv_-SGAM0ylMa0djlW80KGvxgmk96ZUa4ZLIp3tfjt_yPQHAID5YhgvsoDKOEhEJOuEHbnf-MgO77u9dRUY81xTX8/s1600/halopave.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499767287443533666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9rIm2nwqaKWuahK7NWY_Y8nBMBqF8qvQBRuo7wQIcFuaRx2Xnr3lv_-SGAM0ylMa0djlW80KGvxgmk96ZUa4ZLIp3tfjt_yPQHAID5YhgvsoDKOEhEJOuEHbnf-MgO77u9dRUY81xTX8/s320/halopave.jpg" /></a> A fast new favorite in Ivy Brambles Romantica, is the Halo Pave Shawl. Takes just one skein of this very popular superwash laceweight yarn. Shown in colorway Autumn Flame, a sure hit, and not terribly difficult.<br/><br/><br/><br /></p></div><br /><p></p><br /><div><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimA06Ouz3b79S2hk2awGcZHHt5lFjUXCCI5n85nW294dx0jiAntT5etrw428wcm_lvVRbFMt5fe5etFh-12wujFddg5KzpWE0OVNanU9ohJNQPje55BqI1rBcLl2elQTu2sJRh2J1CUVgq/s1600/hyacinth-2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 271px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499766881099455682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimA06Ouz3b79S2hk2awGcZHHt5lFjUXCCI5n85nW294dx0jiAntT5etrw428wcm_lvVRbFMt5fe5etFh-12wujFddg5KzpWE0OVNanU9ohJNQPje55BqI1rBcLl2elQTu2sJRh2J1CUVgq/s320/hyacinth-2.jpg" /></a><br />New this year is our fine quality Cashmere, available in 2 and 4 ply at a very reasonable price. This cashmere is fine quality Mongolian cashmere, and we have several patterns to support this fabulous yarn.<br /><br/><br />The Hyacynth Scarf is made from one (as shown) or two skeins of 4-ply cashmere for a longer scarf. Shown in Fire Red.<br/><br/><br/><br /></p></div><br /><div><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgep13sHVWuVYDMWLra73tuJEQwdcK1DVFSJ9afRe8oQC2q4VwIAPHnmyLsVCUDMyrR37ePXZ8Z8dGUu82SiZlNMbfm-3WOvg-2PJ_-TKt1eqoPP2jobXxNVqWyGp2EnZw6u5dRxV9oDEXZ/s1600/scarlett.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 235px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499766870823389314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgep13sHVWuVYDMWLra73tuJEQwdcK1DVFSJ9afRe8oQC2q4VwIAPHnmyLsVCUDMyrR37ePXZ8Z8dGUu82SiZlNMbfm-3WOvg-2PJ_-TKt1eqoPP2jobXxNVqWyGp2EnZw6u5dRxV9oDEXZ/s320/scarlett.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Beautiful but very easy lace pattern. This lace transitional scarf by Patti Waters in Ivy Brambles 2-Ply Cashmere is perfect for everyday wear, or for a special occasion.<br/><br/><br/><br />Shown in Flame Red.<br /></p><p><br /></p></div><br /><div><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOojz5fN1t0I7_eMm75hON1Dy5j73BKgc3jmoEg2ACivIsPinGQZq0R7gRgR4be3CtcLoxsnAFD0xQlWC_i1TTKzD54No8ylhUYYjvVYcRRHx-M_2ZFwK3ThW_8FwqgNJuNvIjaOshUPo/s1600/greentea.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 233px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499766865935594258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOojz5fN1t0I7_eMm75hON1Dy5j73BKgc3jmoEg2ACivIsPinGQZq0R7gRgR4be3CtcLoxsnAFD0xQlWC_i1TTKzD54No8ylhUYYjvVYcRRHx-M_2ZFwK3ThW_8FwqgNJuNvIjaOshUPo/s320/greentea.jpg" /></a><br/><br />The Green Tea Hat and Mittens take just one skein of 4-ply cashmere each and are sure to please. Super soft, light and warm and very stylish, this wonderful hat and mitts designed by Emily Elizabeth in Ivy Brambles 4-ply Cashmere Yarn is easy to knit and a delight to wear.<br /><br/><br />The hat and mitts require less than one skein each.<br /><br/><br />Shown in Spring Green.<br /></p></div><br /><div><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-O60ErXZGaaWJ9sAuGawFkM2D1YKAxAPL-2wn5EWBPkTARX63b3gTtwfsdQ1sLRiD40kP9ssJBIYd6gWjy4EPoyNrpg6wTZVlbhq1EQdytVYzsBnhPuxKvlL52UwfbTRhGv-myt8MTfB/s1600/lilyofvalleygloves2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499766861215617362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-O60ErXZGaaWJ9sAuGawFkM2D1YKAxAPL-2wn5EWBPkTARX63b3gTtwfsdQ1sLRiD40kP9ssJBIYd6gWjy4EPoyNrpg6wTZVlbhq1EQdytVYzsBnhPuxKvlL52UwfbTRhGv-myt8MTfB/s320/lilyofvalleygloves2.jpg" /></a> Two fabulous new patterns in Pure silk.<br /><br/><br />Elegant and stylish, these extra long lacy gloves feature a lily of the valley lace design with intricate detail.<br /><br/><br />Sample is shown in Colorway Aster<br /></p></div><br /><div><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQNZdx70S_CAbPilAtdy5AvjzBfuBCqSwOV3cOz1AP-PKqKfRMdpYMJjxjYw13rIFhyphenhyphenqi0cVNOFSdM90wi7a9c84w07Nzz5UfrOrycUPbX8yEPmccm5QMGBHtI2ZUgrdN2Il4qedmVdai/s1600/lilyofvalleyscarf.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 293px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499766858810188914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQNZdx70S_CAbPilAtdy5AvjzBfuBCqSwOV3cOz1AP-PKqKfRMdpYMJjxjYw13rIFhyphenhyphenqi0cVNOFSdM90wi7a9c84w07Nzz5UfrOrycUPbX8yEPmccm5QMGBHtI2ZUgrdN2Il4qedmVdai/s320/lilyofvalleyscarf.jpg" /></a>This stunning 25 x 60 inches pure silk shawl features a lovely band of lily of the valley running through the center and is edged with lacy leaves and flowery corners.<br /><br/><br />Requires just one skein of Ivy Brambles Pure Silk Yarn.<br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-4627857649824370592009-12-16T21:44:00.007-05:002009-12-16T22:12:10.816-05:00Cashmere, Lace and all Things Nice<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc19ifARXufHbc8izcC_N2XzG3gUAAus6DsPEJAg2pADCrhUDyUW99E93T1OUdiu5o7lB1d2132rBKRp897hnhxVmJ3f574sHHA_vm5i5Dx_wCXC8tpmS99yVC2pB5BFja3RyNzO-16oiQ/s1600-h/cash4ply.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416032323860339890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc19ifARXufHbc8izcC_N2XzG3gUAAus6DsPEJAg2pADCrhUDyUW99E93T1OUdiu5o7lB1d2132rBKRp897hnhxVmJ3f574sHHA_vm5i5Dx_wCXC8tpmS99yVC2pB5BFja3RyNzO-16oiQ/s320/cash4ply.JPG" /></a>Lots of new stuff for the New Year. Firstly we have a new 100% Cashmere, available in 2-ply and 4-ply, in a so, so soft 2 oz skeins, in 13 solid colorways. The 2-ply is fingering weight and 400 yards per skein, and the 4 ply is DK weight and 200 yards. Both at the incredible price of $29.95 for 100% Mongolian Cashmere. Wow!<br /><br /></p><br /><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrVpNvAJmxFbYYUOpxphfd5AJtZgn5sKmfPWS707jIZ_-VUzMUqSuqeKMkScCmEsJEzVf_RTY10BK-uudH5aP8cVTXMse2wTsoFQmyyAg2nAgt8ReCDie44lO-1F5MUoR8EqmlI2mLycfZ/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416032332360606370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrVpNvAJmxFbYYUOpxphfd5AJtZgn5sKmfPWS707jIZ_-VUzMUqSuqeKMkScCmEsJEzVf_RTY10BK-uudH5aP8cVTXMse2wTsoFQmyyAg2nAgt8ReCDie44lO-1F5MUoR8EqmlI2mLycfZ/s320/011.JPG" /></a>All new, all fantastically hand dyed in our unique colorways, and all so soft, is our new Romantica Merino Lace Yarn, 100% Superwash, Super Fine Micron Merino wool, 1000 yards and 4 oz hanks. Look to see new patterns soon for this wonderful yarn. We are already sold out for 2009 but have more on order for January 2010.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbHOEPH4K1Dv9z5HiuGlmgI70IewTF5MQKR-7Z_JpYWi3vqsJzmw0F5Jlyv1loOadKlKTqr1RqRdbONoFj2h8ylNf8wLx3wrAnvZptNq5x0ylFjRbw3q3bauUs3IkAX2NPlslO9ol-xjQ/s1600-h/arrowheadsocks.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416032336876548258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbHOEPH4K1Dv9z5HiuGlmgI70IewTF5MQKR-7Z_JpYWi3vqsJzmw0F5Jlyv1loOadKlKTqr1RqRdbONoFj2h8ylNf8wLx3wrAnvZptNq5x0ylFjRbw3q3bauUs3IkAX2NPlslO9ol-xjQ/s320/arrowheadsocks.jpg" aligh="top" /></a>Great new patterns (see our website for a complete list) featuring hot new designs from up and coming designer Patti Waters, like the Arrow Head socks in our Sockscene colorway Wild Blackberries, always a favorite.<br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr993EXEWGAUFfReIR6lSAVLD15R8cnxbGgHGQjKpOZlR8womsKc2ixTG6-D8NPj31TCW7NRX8-661yS53rW-twCa1miFXZeK4g7zrtBm0-0NJcc5MOQSgptCz1CbPaN_bM5Rryspob-4U/s1600-h/waterscarfmitts.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 309px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416032343534665266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr993EXEWGAUFfReIR6lSAVLD15R8cnxbGgHGQjKpOZlR8womsKc2ixTG6-D8NPj31TCW7NRX8-661yS53rW-twCa1miFXZeK4g7zrtBm0-0NJcc5MOQSgptCz1CbPaN_bM5Rryspob-4U/s320/waterscarfmitts.jpg" /></a>The Waters Scarf and Mitts pattern by Patti Waters features an interesting ripple effect and is knit lengthwise on circular needles. A great holiday gift that is sure to please knit in Bluebell Woods colorway in our Superwash Worsted Yarn. The scarf and mitts each take just one skein.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichTFjdq-1_gHuHskeTS9wNHOF1TUkU1QbeaKsYpdcNHZvT-9DJAj31RoWWm7EBDJjcE6TtXbtU3YgD6MHBNRezWhC93voTCRK-wQv1sLXGwnXnwDe6ILbVZSO19yLtHgnXM3jrL8WOZfv/s1600-h/swarlyhat.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416032334657168434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichTFjdq-1_gHuHskeTS9wNHOF1TUkU1QbeaKsYpdcNHZvT-9DJAj31RoWWm7EBDJjcE6TtXbtU3YgD6MHBNRezWhC93voTCRK-wQv1sLXGwnXnwDe6ILbVZSO19yLtHgnXM3jrL8WOZfv/s320/swarlyhat.jpg" /></a>Finally from Patti is the Swarly Hat (I must ask her what swarly means if anything) This is knit in two colors of our Superwash Worsted, as pictured in one of our new colorways Night Sky, with accent colors in Grand Canyon.<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-35235436919176374072009-10-31T13:07:00.004-04:002009-11-05T09:59:17.868-05:00New Patterns for Ivy Brambles Yarns<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiiUtu8XT_4xksFTMWpYspYhFcjU-SxNxkiWnKao9DI9ZcNPTlD8-OPctvVYsD-4kxCj9aqOnZJHuUNN2ZR8WxpFGwBIVlp5xS-aXOdfXHKq4tnlvsunYEgjG54i5D4h4tB4h1bFmtsAb/s1600-h/oceansedgescarf.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400629497600651042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiiUtu8XT_4xksFTMWpYspYhFcjU-SxNxkiWnKao9DI9ZcNPTlD8-OPctvVYsD-4kxCj9aqOnZJHuUNN2ZR8WxpFGwBIVlp5xS-aXOdfXHKq4tnlvsunYEgjG54i5D4h4tB4h1bFmtsAb/s320/oceansedgescarf.jpg" /></a>It has been a great year for our yarns so far with many new designs.<br /><br />The absolutely amazing Oceans Edge Silk Shawl by Jocre Arts uses one skein of our Pure Silk yarn and attracted the most interest at Stitches East last month.<br /><br />The Oceans Edge shawl measures 78" x 38" and is shown in our Friars Bay colorway. A luxurious triangular shawl showing the pull of the soft waves washing over the rippled sand at the ocean’s edge. This spectacular design is both breathtaking and fun to knit!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZHgJDq_qxJ_vdcVLgJg8nQ17rJLECGu7yP8qBD_UarXuKNUWg1q41jGZvSLT6u064bzZfqYjNMIHR47URytJGv4SJ5lSMA9t0bq1t22-AVJ962rYFqVtNNCwCbgC_7s5CrPRQep0IuBh/s1600-h/crochetsilk-2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400629844088593778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZHgJDq_qxJ_vdcVLgJg8nQ17rJLECGu7yP8qBD_UarXuKNUWg1q41jGZvSLT6u064bzZfqYjNMIHR47URytJGv4SJ5lSMA9t0bq1t22-AVJ962rYFqVtNNCwCbgC_7s5CrPRQep0IuBh/s320/crochetsilk-2.jpg" /></a>For the crocheter we have added two new crochet designs, the Split Shell Silk scarf in our Pure Silk, and two designs using our sock yarns.<br /><br />The Split Shell Scarf is light and airy, while also being warm and very soft!<br /><br />Crocheted in a lacy “Split Shell” design this scarf can be made to any length.<br /><br />Pure silk luxury!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvUsj1FQRm-bN4dO3FjmIfjHoHRrmzSB3MUy4VsIpnyJmyx3Roeoy-vWyljStk8foI2bzGM9nWud0VBXCFwuO6irxdOC-eijuKmOl2SHLEQVaGTKS9zpJyg5hJNwJnhE-8zfyyCYwbun6/s1600-h/crochetswingvest-1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 182px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400629505683322898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvUsj1FQRm-bN4dO3FjmIfjHoHRrmzSB3MUy4VsIpnyJmyx3Roeoy-vWyljStk8foI2bzGM9nWud0VBXCFwuO6irxdOC-eijuKmOl2SHLEQVaGTKS9zpJyg5hJNwJnhE-8zfyyCYwbun6/s320/crochetswingvest-1.jpg" /></a>Our Swing vest is an easy crocheted loose fitting swing style vest worked in a lacy "split shell" stitch and features a spiral loop closure.<br /><br />The vest uses three skeins of Ivy Brambles Sockscene and is shown here in our Autumn Flame colorway.<br /><br />Another great design by Janet Magnuson.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0hEB8Afgjen6K1bLkRs1l_lhHf5IkxXpAhXMoB1Z82ggVizWm5qjhas6oUQuT0eqzIyUFTgxXY6T3nszhwWsQddxhw8MEN6qj1jQOGP2ShhU7MmT28dmmHgQbNCcjM5iXxMg2JMZJRK2/s1600-h/wovenknitcowl.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 281px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400629513546340226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0hEB8Afgjen6K1bLkRs1l_lhHf5IkxXpAhXMoB1Z82ggVizWm5qjhas6oUQuT0eqzIyUFTgxXY6T3nszhwWsQddxhw8MEN6qj1jQOGP2ShhU7MmT28dmmHgQbNCcjM5iXxMg2JMZJRK2/s320/wovenknitcowl.jpg" /></a>Another great design by Janet Magnuson is the Woven Knit cowl. This adjustable cowl drapes beautifully, and is wonderfully soft and lightweight. The stitch resembles woven fabric and is knit as a simple rectangle. Crochet flowers and loops or I-cord and buttons are added as fasteners.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-29114149345041320762009-10-15T16:26:00.010-04:002009-10-15T16:48:14.530-04:00New T Shirt Designs, Tote Bags and Lower Prices<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGifQF_qI/AAAAAAAAApQ/DYs3IaXwawY/s1600-h/blue-baby.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392927005862133410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGifQF_qI/AAAAAAAAApQ/DYs3IaXwawY/s200/blue-baby.JPG" /></a>We have been working hard on new designs, sizes and T Shirts and on lowering our cost basis for our products.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGvnXj0NI/AAAAAAAAApg/MQ6FOsPOUlQ/s1600-h/wlst-3fr-purp.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392927231379230930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGvnXj0NI/AAAAAAAAApg/MQ6FOsPOUlQ/s200/wlst-3fr-purp.JPG" /></a>We have significantly reduced our T Shirt production costs and these are now being passed on directly to our retailers and customers.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGvcqQnhI/AAAAAAAAApY/tu6jvKjWII4/s1600-h/lv-pink-3w.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 174px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392927228504874514" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGvcqQnhI/AAAAAAAAApY/tu6jvKjWII4/s200/lv-pink-3w.JPG" /></a>We have new T shirt styles (V Neck and Long Sleeve) and have expanded sizes on the short sleeve T shirts to include youth sizes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><br /></p><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGiHCTWGI/AAAAAAAAApI/vxzm1sbJlZA/s1600-h/fuch-dizzy.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 192px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392926999361837154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteGiHCTWGI/AAAAAAAAApI/vxzm1sbJlZA/s200/fuch-dizzy.JPG" /></a>Three new designs have been added to the shirt line, two Knit-New-Baby and Witches were previously available only on the greeting cards, and "Spinning With Friends" Dizzy is a totally new design. Three more brand new designs will follow for the Winter season.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteHtRMRHyI/AAAAAAAAApw/0L3ePwRw5iY/s1600-h/tote-pink-3w.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 178px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392928290578177826" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteHtRMRHyI/AAAAAAAAApw/0L3ePwRw5iY/s200/tote-pink-3w.JPG" /></a>Two new lines of tote bags are also new. The boat tote which features a full gusset, popper closure and front pocket, and the everyday tote which is generous in size and fully gussetted.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteHtGAlpPI/AAAAAAAAApo/zCfuKDjLJRc/s1600-h/lbt-purp-3friends.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392928287576401138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SteHtGAlpPI/AAAAAAAAApo/zCfuKDjLJRc/s200/lbt-purp-3friends.JPG" /></a>We have not been standing still on our yarn lines either. We have added a few new colors to our sock, silk and worsted lines and are busy working on new patterns for this season.<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-38118921528959322332009-07-23T16:25:00.006-04:002009-07-23T16:49:26.399-04:00Ravelry Dye-For-Glory - Sock Summit 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IqjF8-FBaBdjX_Pk2B6cZ06k1W9sWrYjNVp7oulGReT6eZHLacvFJNfgiXrlJrJhyaEeUJhUMcxBBenyBKBnCqZaA4rPzOgH4RLZd0hmmZAQISn_lOh2plsoQWxmQfbONQJstoHtl3sv/s1600-h/dayatthebeach-ph.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361755962932815122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IqjF8-FBaBdjX_Pk2B6cZ06k1W9sWrYjNVp7oulGReT6eZHLacvFJNfgiXrlJrJhyaEeUJhUMcxBBenyBKBnCqZaA4rPzOgH4RLZd0hmmZAQISn_lOh2plsoQWxmQfbONQJstoHtl3sv/s200/dayatthebeach-ph.jpg" /></a> <div><div>We are happy to announce that our sock yarns will be available at Sock Summit next month in Oregon. You will find us at the Cherry Tree Hill booth where Cheryl Potter has kindly agreed to sell our yarns.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>The Sock Summit yarns are dyed on Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Select and available as a limited edition only, these are labelled "Light Fingering" and are very slightly lighter gauge than our regular fingering weight yarn (420 yards v.s. 410) but still a superwash Merino.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>We also have an entry in Ravelry's Dye-For-Glory contest, if you are a Ravelry member you can vote for us at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/socksummit?category=128">http://www.ravelry.com/socksummit?category=128</a>, our entry is "A Day at the Beach" in beautiful sunny pastels. The yarn colorway will be available in our regular SockScene and for a limited time on the Cherry Tree SuperSock Select base yarn.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJ8eeivgV0pus93rPvRR3fNsPLz0a8CFCenOZPuSrLofYQekDVoCZ1HWH9t0uc8Kyoc6fGVBhrpFokg_pJLrWXw-1LAjHBQmuJOq2a35pWrr7dYO0J3U5EVIP8OLhVZ-lUbIPrLDA5XAh/s1600-h/dayatthebeach.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361755956656402018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJ8eeivgV0pus93rPvRR3fNsPLz0a8CFCenOZPuSrLofYQekDVoCZ1HWH9t0uc8Kyoc6fGVBhrpFokg_pJLrWXw-1LAjHBQmuJOq2a35pWrr7dYO0J3U5EVIP8OLhVZ-lUbIPrLDA5XAh/s200/dayatthebeach.JPG" /></a>So what's the difference between these two base yarns, both 100% Superwash Merino? The SuperSock Select is a finer micron Merino and feels a touch softer but has a little more Merino "fuzz" due to the finer wool, the standard SockScene yarn is a tiny bit less soft and a touch thicker with more "sproing" or bounce but 10 yards less per 4oz skein. In a blind test at a LYS the two tied for first place out of the yarns being tested which included some very popular hand dyes. We put it down to the love we show our yarns during the hand dye process!</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-58288780460362184712009-07-01T21:26:00.004-04:002009-07-05T08:44:03.595-04:00Patterns, Stores and Venues<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqsbkYE_8gtwbyLwKxmoxPuYHWYgQQksR7aBPuQbwYL8QH20tobLLIrMx4RGcur44v-5yzzL8B3jhe4I3WlLesHezQ96pWUjuePGIz2wtEPGT-nPTUy2ayoPv5asbeXGfUeofcPyDav3l/s1600-h/pendenza.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 198px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353670280363824962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxqsbkYE_8gtwbyLwKxmoxPuYHWYgQQksR7aBPuQbwYL8QH20tobLLIrMx4RGcur44v-5yzzL8B3jhe4I3WlLesHezQ96pWUjuePGIz2wtEPGT-nPTUy2ayoPv5asbeXGfUeofcPyDav3l/s400/pendenza.jpg" /></a>The outcome of our recent road trip to Ohio has been quite interesting, I can tell you a little bit but not much yet, but you can now find our yarn and Knitting With Friends® products at a few more <a href="http://www.ivybrambles.com/retailers.php">locations. </a>Also we will be in The Yarn and Fiber booth at Stitches East and TKGA Buffalo, NY and Cherry Tree Hill will be taking our sock yarn to Sock Summit. Expect to see our yarns appearing in a few publications later this year.<br /><div></div><br /><div>We now have the first garments arriving for our trunk show this fall, we will publish a schedule of what and where as soon as we know.</div><br /><div></div><div>Check out Andi Smith's (KnitBrit.com) fantastic new <a href="http://blog.knitbrit.com/pendenza-scarf-and-hat/">Hat and Scarf pattern</a> in our Superwash Worsted, just two skeins for this diagonally cabled set.</div><div></div><div>The feedback we have received for our yarns from designers and customers has been truly encouraging and we are working hard to bring you more yarns, more colorways and more patterns, thanks to everyone for their support! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-77019585687996275182009-06-18T21:11:00.002-04:002009-06-18T21:25:03.625-04:00The Knitters Connection - Columbus Ohio<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1HEWPoERW9RVrA_EMMnvXBJMHNndqdMX27-rGjtcBZK5vWTPIi9pCn5Y-x27JHnjWWI7PahqiSO2PZ8X0O-vixkfeDXLluS16XJPlorpNYBktbzlXufuaYPWC1HPHJ55mwi2oXdKOJVQ/s1600-h/IMG00012-20090617-1629.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348840675746770354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1HEWPoERW9RVrA_EMMnvXBJMHNndqdMX27-rGjtcBZK5vWTPIi9pCn5Y-x27JHnjWWI7PahqiSO2PZ8X0O-vixkfeDXLluS16XJPlorpNYBktbzlXufuaYPWC1HPHJ55mwi2oXdKOJVQ/s320/IMG00012-20090617-1629.jpg" /></a> After a days rest from TNNA we got to set up for The Knitters Connection at the convention center in Columbus Ohio.<br /><br />TNNA had been a great place to meet designers and the many shop owners from around the country. We already had a lot of patterns "in the works" with various designers and took this opportunity to encourage a few more, will post their designs as they come.<br /><br />Anyway didn't know what to expect from Knitters connection, a relatively small show but with classes, and a great opportunity to meet some knitters and some guests from the Quilting Show going on next door. This was the first time we had offered Ivy Brambles to the public as ourselves rather than through a store, and we have received a very warm welcome with much better sales than we could have hoped for. Thank you Columbus we will keep the hand dyed yarn, t-shirts and novelties rolling.....<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-76760526963775517462009-06-12T22:22:00.004-04:002009-06-12T22:29:45.516-04:00TNNA Columbus 2009 - We have arrived!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCHKUbfNrvUbs9y3yoYYJ_YzdqfznecEbIdLy9qBuGqW-DWBm5kjoLBIRbYo9Kb28W-bljN3UWMXbXvInNxLT_BpTwGTsW11GJEp4BPYMsALWr9InNmT1xMvj-NP0PiRBPAEIDu2o23Cj/s1600-h/ivy2009tnna.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346633446124126082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCHKUbfNrvUbs9y3yoYYJ_YzdqfznecEbIdLy9qBuGqW-DWBm5kjoLBIRbYo9Kb28W-bljN3UWMXbXvInNxLT_BpTwGTsW11GJEp4BPYMsALWr9InNmT1xMvj-NP0PiRBPAEIDu2o23Cj/s320/ivy2009tnna.jpg" border="0" /></a>Well it had to happen some time. We took the trip to TNNA in Columbus Ohio this year and with luck you will be seeing Ivy Brambles products in at least a few more store here in the US this coming season.<br /><div></div><br /><div>It was quite a long drive from New Hampshire, but everything went smoothly and we set up on time. The booth looks great (the picture doesn't do it justice as I used my Cell-Phone) with our very popular silk, and Worsted Superwash taking center stage, and our new Shetland 2-ply getting immediate attention from the booths around us. </div><div> </div><div>The Shetland is not yet available in any stores, TNNA orders will be the first time anyone has got their hand on this new yarn and we will have two new sweater patterns available as soon as they come back from the test knitters!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-76316666677129168402009-05-31T12:20:00.008-04:002009-05-31T12:38:52.079-04:00A Star Studded Gawain!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIgXcCx_d-Y8awbIuZM25QBe67hEACXCbIrgPr1VBTiNW0VhpkkOOOFdOLuXhlEaXqjZ6BcPgRqMyMEoyz9to64UAkRW1gSQQACH6f6YlcymB3cWZBpgWBW99zi4VLo9Eihjlkj2uS48p/s1600-h/kellys_gawain.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342023913330554978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIgXcCx_d-Y8awbIuZM25QBe67hEACXCbIrgPr1VBTiNW0VhpkkOOOFdOLuXhlEaXqjZ6BcPgRqMyMEoyz9to64UAkRW1gSQQACH6f6YlcymB3cWZBpgWBW99zi4VLo9Eihjlkj2uS48p/s400/kellys_gawain.jpg" border="0" /></a>Some of you may be familiar with the gorgeous Gawain sweater pattern by the fabulous designer Alison Green Will, certainly we were, hence why we asked Kelly to knit one up in our Superwash Worsted in the Coppermine colorway.<br /><br /><br />What we didn't expect was a surprise visit from designer Ysolda Teague to our local yarn store, and the offer to model the sweater for us by none other than the celebrated young Scottish designer herself.<br /><br /><br />Ysolda was on a trip to the US promoting her new book which I understand sold out within a few minutes of her visit to the store.<br /><br /><br />Unfortunately I was unable to be there myself but look forward to meeting her in the fall to see what she has done with some of our yarns!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHDY3ywjRqSVXCiRpamw-m0MsKEo7dI3GdOTdJumeb7Ep4NM6tIQH1KYA2zdKJwWzdxzDsQ3woQVtkY0fQWMH37fYh0uEPR0R2_xsoFQzgsAaLhkC6jieRsBWGMNVzb6PbGEd77_DVxOE/s1600-h/gawain_detail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342024254599867170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHDY3ywjRqSVXCiRpamw-m0MsKEo7dI3GdOTdJumeb7Ep4NM6tIQH1KYA2zdKJwWzdxzDsQ3woQVtkY0fQWMH37fYh0uEPR0R2_xsoFQzgsAaLhkC6jieRsBWGMNVzb6PbGEd77_DVxOE/s200/gawain_detail.jpg" border="0" /></a>Gawain knit up very nicely in Coppermine, the cables held up very well knit to gauge with no sacrifice in the softness of the yarn.<br /><br /><br />We will be bringing this garment with us to TNNA in Ohio in two weeks time, and to The Knitter Connection that follows. See you there!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-59746500944560909572009-04-20T15:32:00.004-04:002009-04-22T21:38:02.357-04:00New Patterns from our talented designers<div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VodruWbLZbzoSQE-S-Hx-Igyy_MddwKwYVGVIIAoeKFd7Bbsk_Ug13ITDCyRYBd9GIZo5GspqsohOaNYMzUaaMo-g6aS4khKVb82LEY4mWtzzrAmza_j-UKJvSwJb2Ot9whG5sVzQel0/s1600-h/lacycowl.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327478366597182146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 317px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5VodruWbLZbzoSQE-S-Hx-Igyy_MddwKwYVGVIIAoeKFd7Bbsk_Ug13ITDCyRYBd9GIZo5GspqsohOaNYMzUaaMo-g6aS4khKVb82LEY4mWtzzrAmza_j-UKJvSwJb2Ot9whG5sVzQel0/s320/lacycowl.JPG" border="0" /></a>Crochet designer Janet Magnuson has created for us this Lacy Crochet Up or Down Cowl. Easy to wear and completely adjustable when on, this Lacy Crochet Cowl is a unique blend of fabulous design coupled with Ivy Brambles super soft and luscious Silk and Wool 50/50 blend yarn. This wonderful cowl can be worn up or down. When worn with seamed end up, cowl fits comfortably with split side on your shoulders for a loose turtleneck style. When worn with seam edge up, the cowl becomes completely adjustable and features a crocheted flower which adds beauty and functionality as a button – simply place the button through any of the spaces between the shells and the cowl fits you as you would like it to every time. And, the cowl only requires one skein of yarn!<br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/Se8BWs0ar0I/AAAAAAAAAms/Ows3nNcirLg/s1600-h/ladyolivia.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327478373702348610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/Se8BWs0ar0I/AAAAAAAAAms/Ows3nNcirLg/s320/ladyolivia.JPG" border="0" /></a>Designer Debbi Blouin has created for us The Lady Olivias Sock. This pattern is an elegant sock pattern using Ivy Brambles SockScene sock yarn in Bushkill Falls Colorway, requires one skein of Ivy Brambles Fingering Weight sock yarn for one pair. This pattern is designed to be knit using the Magic Loop method.</div><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4XzWKvTG0Af3Kg-V81_qbRzl-n-a7o9WPV47ZI5zksJf1buMIwH9CQOizD9hXAgHyY_4yW-xC_jujTuklMJEcHoUCWuap2-ouINjGXmQAgHmAbAU38-1e9Sl4F46re6m2mdz-HVhyESe/s1600-h/latticescarf.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327478373537860834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4XzWKvTG0Af3Kg-V81_qbRzl-n-a7o9WPV47ZI5zksJf1buMIwH9CQOizD9hXAgHyY_4yW-xC_jujTuklMJEcHoUCWuap2-ouINjGXmQAgHmAbAU38-1e9Sl4F46re6m2mdz-HVhyESe/s320/latticescarf.JPG" border="0" /></a>Easy and elegant crochet scarf that is sure to please! When worn, simple flowers poke through the overall lattice work and create a beautiful and adjustable scarf that can be worn in many ways simply by poking the flowers through the latticework to hold the scarf in place. Another beautiful design by crochet designer Janet Magnuson. The beauty of this scarf when coupled with the hand-dyed Ivy Brambles Superwash yarn creates an accessory that will be admired by all around you. Sample is shown in Colorway Friar’s Bay.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhiBLV693KYnlDl7D2EFpb0oe1Ps64IPRC3SAUq7cEi1n2CiHN97nVLzs4mpCaqzMHQaNOKtOVoXxKnfHP8ITwAAPsyyA3AziPfC-xSnFpVyP04LfJ8sqQGub4bhPSgmd62BV6_b7kYpIQ/s1600-h/diamonddeligt.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327694551500478290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 258px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhiBLV693KYnlDl7D2EFpb0oe1Ps64IPRC3SAUq7cEi1n2CiHN97nVLzs4mpCaqzMHQaNOKtOVoXxKnfHP8ITwAAPsyyA3AziPfC-xSnFpVyP04LfJ8sqQGub4bhPSgmd62BV6_b7kYpIQ/s320/diamonddeligt.JPG" border="0" /></a>Donna Haddad has created for us the "Diamond Delight" Shawl Pattern. Diamond Delight Shawl is an easy lace shawl that incorporates two lace motifs that blend well together. When knit in Kauni Effektgarn the long striping effect makes for spectuctular deep v-shape stripes.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOVPmFXteudpdd7VoEVFy41X-butUOGPjR90cc1pRMKca6ZorN8F2q_eKADR1hVsKoun_J1N1xBNz9W6J8Mrt21CZr_JHEnmWDAQ-9sfm88MUbRm4iIMP-TwLG-r3Rhf1Far1PmYLP6xX/s1600-h/lovelyinlace.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327478374648319474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVOVPmFXteudpdd7VoEVFy41X-butUOGPjR90cc1pRMKca6ZorN8F2q_eKADR1hVsKoun_J1N1xBNz9W6J8Mrt21CZr_JHEnmWDAQ-9sfm88MUbRm4iIMP-TwLG-r3Rhf1Far1PmYLP6xX/s320/lovelyinlace.JPG" border="0" /></a>A darling lace sweater that knits up fast and beautiful with an easy to follow lace pattern that adds that extra touch of love and specialness. Sample shown in Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted yarn in Colorway Aster. This is a wonderful combination of lace and hand-dyed machine washable yarn – an instant heirloom sweater that can be enjoyed for many generations. </div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-35461324700365831072009-03-26T16:34:00.002-04:002009-03-26T16:47:38.424-04:00New Patterns for Pure Silk and Worsted<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/ScvnKh-FWWI/AAAAAAAAAls/FC8dMfkdWRU/s1600-h/ivybramblesscarf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317597953144478050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 261px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/ScvnKh-FWWI/AAAAAAAAAls/FC8dMfkdWRU/s320/ivybramblesscarf.jpg" border="0" /></a>It took little to persuade Jocre Arts to come up with some exclusive patterns for our Pure Silk 20-2 yarn. "Wonderful to knit lace work with". Jocre Arts have been producing fine lace work and lace patterns for a number of years and were delighted to have the opportunity to try our silk.<br /><br />Pictured left is the Ivy Brambles Silk Scarf featuring a vertical lace trellis and Jenns Fern pattern.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RaBVSQQpJkreJ-2yx_dWmCVRqDzF_kNWgz5bz84xmgi4d4GP1J6VeJ6h2Js5S1_qG9sw-zt9An7ao6Ubnn3HLJj48sh4tcBJ_eEkHtZGWXedYiXMtTJGjoKBylpWsrU7uReZIAIU3AOO/s1600-h/silkgloves.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317597961400537298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RaBVSQQpJkreJ-2yx_dWmCVRqDzF_kNWgz5bz84xmgi4d4GP1J6VeJ6h2Js5S1_qG9sw-zt9An7ao6Ubnn3HLJj48sh4tcBJ_eEkHtZGWXedYiXMtTJGjoKBylpWsrU7uReZIAIU3AOO/s320/silkgloves.jpg" border="0" /></a>Jocre have produced three fabulous one skein patterns (actually much less for the gloves). One skein will make both the scarf and either one or possibly both pairs of fabulous silk fingerless gloves. To the left is the Trellis Grapevine pattern fingerless gloves.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikk4fWVEKWV_UdJ1tOxcQoYo-c6BvRlvMIxMSsD7aauTIXtCK6o70leLPspdpM350yigALGvwxX0xwH9CSu0Bqosi64Hc8TzuBJhQ8nHborkyL7pYEIvfCX0oKHcmf0_SX6lIl7vs2gCJp/s1600-h/cockleshellsilkgloves.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317597953399626450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikk4fWVEKWV_UdJ1tOxcQoYo-c6BvRlvMIxMSsD7aauTIXtCK6o70leLPspdpM350yigALGvwxX0xwH9CSu0Bqosi64Hc8TzuBJhQ8nHborkyL7pYEIvfCX0oKHcmf0_SX6lIl7vs2gCJp/s320/cockleshellsilkgloves.jpg" border="0" /></a>The last pair of fingerless gloves features a cockleshell pattern. All three patterns are available from your local (or online) Ivy Brambles retailer.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8g9_IOgQqc3ASy7I7-IMDjud2RuwN7dj05bd2rcsPo0yreyp-co8odBzTLaVu1ypTmM_Xlcawh2Rmkq3tNbfQb0cDK8XmdXa4r53QyS2HUwjg1sp1qEbuPF3Vpvde3xj18NgD_mMUcun/s1600-h/springsavasanayogasocks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317597966219760786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8g9_IOgQqc3ASy7I7-IMDjud2RuwN7dj05bd2rcsPo0yreyp-co8odBzTLaVu1ypTmM_Xlcawh2Rmkq3tNbfQb0cDK8XmdXa4r53QyS2HUwjg1sp1qEbuPF3Vpvde3xj18NgD_mMUcun/s320/springsavasanayogasocks.jpg" border="0" /></a>We launched our new worsted weight Superwash yarn earlier this year, at a very competitive price, and the patterns have started to follow. The first new pattern is these fun new socks from Gina House available exclusively from Ivy Brambles. The perfect socks to wear when relaxing after excercise, or any time you need to put your feet up!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-16592032427214267522009-02-06T19:48:00.002-05:002009-02-06T19:51:11.444-05:00New Worsted Weight Yarn<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SYza1Vq6NdI/AAAAAAAAAlE/e2966HLX-dU/s1600-h/120.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299851471393273298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SYza1Vq6NdI/AAAAAAAAAlE/e2966HLX-dU/s320/120.JPG" border="0" /></a>We are pleased to announce our new Worsted Weight Superwash Yarn available in 24 delicious colors.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Ivy Brambles Superwash Worsted Yarn is a deliciously soft worsted weight yarn that is machine washable (cool) and dryable (low heat) designed for sweaters, baby garments and accessories desiring a worsted yarn. This is truly a spectacular yarn! </div><br /><div><br />100% Superwash Merino WoolApprox 4oz (115g) 250 yards (230 m)</div><br /><div>Knits to a gauge of 4.5 - 5 sts per inch on US size 7 - 8 needles</div><br /><div>18 - 20 rows and 24 - 28 rows per 4 inches (10 cm)</div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-83477742545105944472009-02-04T18:46:00.004-05:002009-02-04T18:48:37.400-05:00New colors for 2009<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SYopGZ9iG8I/AAAAAAAAAk8/4tCzafgP0DI/s1600-h/storm.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299093101579738050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SYopGZ9iG8I/AAAAAAAAAk8/4tCzafgP0DI/s320/storm.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SYopGI6zFiI/AAAAAAAAAk0/aQbCBLEeBcM/s1600-h/pinkrose.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299093097004865058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UBSFj_TQ6xw/SYopGI6zFiI/AAAAAAAAAk0/aQbCBLEeBcM/s320/pinkrose.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>We are pleased to announce new colors for January 2009, these include Pink Rose, a subtle blend of pinks, and storm, a gray with a touch of pink. Seven new colors will be following in February.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-14204661280709131632008-09-20T12:43:00.004-04:002008-09-20T12:49:57.778-04:00New Season and a Fabulous Shawl by Tonia Barry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6QiIEkkSz9B9llcno1SytpRDQQ7oMaI0Ce15V7uvg-QRVKYyg2zY9EDgzmSQ-8bu4WvQRAYW-J6nCWvsgl6Zly0TJ2Rghk6eInG98KqDFT2WTXLXsVtKek6zI3eHa5RE294FQS4ASzVg5/s1600-h/sunrisewrap.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248145304710066018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6QiIEkkSz9B9llcno1SytpRDQQ7oMaI0Ce15V7uvg-QRVKYyg2zY9EDgzmSQ-8bu4WvQRAYW-J6nCWvsgl6Zly0TJ2Rghk6eInG98KqDFT2WTXLXsVtKek6zI3eHa5RE294FQS4ASzVg5/s400/sunrisewrap.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Sunshine Wrap by Tonia Barry!<br /><br />Pattern designer Tonia Barry of <a href="http://www.toniabarryoriginaldesigns.com/">http://www.toniabarryoriginaldesigns.com/</a> put together this fabulous pattern using our <a href="http://www.ivybrambles.com/index.php?cPath=1038_1061">Rondure Silk Boucle</a> yarn, in colorway "Poppies".<br /><br /><br /><br />Ivy Brambles Rondure Silk Boucle is an exciting, pretty, fun, new, stunning hand painted Boucle! Need we say more?<br /><br /><br /><br />100% pure silk, 310 yards, 3.5 ozs per skein, and 100% luxury!<br /><br />This yarn is available at the <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/">Yarn and Fiber Company </a>in Derry, NH.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-19585378828135271032008-02-07T19:42:00.001-05:002008-02-07T19:54:36.707-05:00Ivy Brambles Pure Silk<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGMrq8Bbq1hfvJS7KQn6fQRy17mJJ_-_wkaZCFsYNbhazIkeTg7qeAgaCq1tO0ntBj1xDGtCCbn-d-p_QTb-_ojQuaQ6XZn4s6VsrQhzOnZ95FVUwMAUcHaJOE2IFGI7WfvC6yUwXBdZh/s1600-h/puresilk.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164403783927040754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQGMrq8Bbq1hfvJS7KQn6fQRy17mJJ_-_wkaZCFsYNbhazIkeTg7qeAgaCq1tO0ntBj1xDGtCCbn-d-p_QTb-_ojQuaQ6XZn4s6VsrQhzOnZ95FVUwMAUcHaJOE2IFGI7WfvC6yUwXBdZh/s320/puresilk.jpg" border="0" /></a> As well as expanding our line of sock yarns to include new semi-solid and multi color yarns we have now added a new 2 ply silk for those of you who simply must have the best for your lace projects.<br /><br />Ivy Brambles Pure Silk is 100% finest silk, in 3.5 oz skeins (100 grams) and 1093 yards (1009 meters).<br /><br />Simply wonderful for that special lace project when it demands the best!<br /><br />Award winning designer Tonia Barry will be featuring this yarn in an upcomming project, and we would like to extend our thanks to Tonia for her support.<br /><br />Tonia can be found online at <a href="http://www.toniabarryoriginaldesigns.com/">http://www.toniabarryoriginaldesigns.com/</a><br /><br />As with all our yarns Pure Silk can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/ivybramblesyarn.php?cPath=22_1038_1138">The Yarn and Fiber Company</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-77270432474495058622007-12-18T21:57:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:03:47.183-05:00SockScene Socks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4oQ4VnFL9V7GDPHu-WzyjA0gYOqey50gfSZI7BBUDJjpzpzWh_qFyxGCC2lX3u8cVrpQBh7aw0sGAqXyRIHMqehyHWfMMyto5EaGt6VfdyUtgfcVM1bvYfPJD3iHAJnFBAMRJz6UdXsl/s1600-h/sockscenesocks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145513578130209090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4oQ4VnFL9V7GDPHu-WzyjA0gYOqey50gfSZI7BBUDJjpzpzWh_qFyxGCC2lX3u8cVrpQBh7aw0sGAqXyRIHMqehyHWfMMyto5EaGt6VfdyUtgfcVM1bvYfPJD3iHAJnFBAMRJz6UdXsl/s400/sockscenesocks.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>If you, like us, were wondering how SockScene knit up, we are pleased to be able to provide the answer. We have a couple of socks on display at "The Yarn and Fiber Company" knit in Ivy's colorways "Acadia" and "The Basin", left to right respectively.</div><div> </div><div>The Yarn and Fiber Company currently carry <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/socksceneyarn.php?cPath=22_1038_1047">19 of our SockScene colorways</a>, although some are now on backorder due to the high demand. We hope to fill these within a few days as we add more yarn types and weights.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-28289779464376046202007-12-12T09:43:00.000-05:002007-12-12T09:51:51.557-05:00Rondure Silk Boucle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxq9NrpK6v1xq647uMWexE0qhFrrt3cyQEyPPzAMtqaM8Ks0CJlYJldypAU07BJcdprNR42Jo41acUVHnFW_iPssPMxf9tj7VoWkeYIonKQeAW1oiqdZzgPa4Cvg2BJ9Audagad1wqbW6/s1600-h/rondure.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143099145551731602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBxq9NrpK6v1xq647uMWexE0qhFrrt3cyQEyPPzAMtqaM8Ks0CJlYJldypAU07BJcdprNR42Jo41acUVHnFW_iPssPMxf9tj7VoWkeYIonKQeAW1oiqdZzgPa4Cvg2BJ9Audagad1wqbW6/s400/rondure.jpg" border="0" /></a>We had been asked quite a few times for a great yarn for those special projects, flouncy shawls and beautiful scarves. After careful thought we found there are a few hand dye companies that offer boucles in various mixes, but nothing to justify the time and effort that our customers put into the work to create that extra special garment.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Ivy Brambles is pleased to release "Rodure Silk Boucle", a 100% silk boucle that is just total luxury. Available in our semi-solid colorways and a few selected variagated colorways. The yarn is designed to be used in place of simpler yarns to allow those relatively easy projects to produce results as spectacular as a more time consuming lace project. Each 3.5 oz skein is 310 yards, enough for most one skein projects, and is reasonably priced at $56 SRP. Available from selected retailers.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-85025822052831559612007-11-28T10:19:00.001-05:002007-11-28T10:24:42.771-05:00SockScene shipping<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5EEEVBb2tJapzsrxCN8MOfNkiC8UzHtgsKvQP6L7-6W7493bE3OyxpqVkxyDhmn981SgyQUZhGWzdzbdm9Pv3aArzUsNT3dQ3RR0oJ4zR7EpeP4dAQ66nFMjy7-L2JFqaisaORGNQqGK/s1600-h/sockscene.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137911649614043874" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5EEEVBb2tJapzsrxCN8MOfNkiC8UzHtgsKvQP6L7-6W7493bE3OyxpqVkxyDhmn981SgyQUZhGWzdzbdm9Pv3aArzUsNT3dQ3RR0oJ4zR7EpeP4dAQ66nFMjy7-L2JFqaisaORGNQqGK/s400/sockscene.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We are especially pleased to announce that SockScene is now shipping to selected <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/ivybramblesyarn.php?cPath=22_1038">US retailers</a>, and is selling very well. Super soft, Superwash, and knits beautifully too!</div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-11605443203128269842007-11-05T22:35:00.000-05:002007-11-28T10:25:13.235-05:00Ivy's SockScene Sock YarnIvy's <a href="http://www.ivybrambles.com/socksceneyarn.php">SockScene sock yarn </a>is now available to select US retailers. A 100% Merino super-wash machine washable and dryable yarn, comes in 4oz (100 gram) skeins (approx 410 yards) and is available initially in six colorways, with more to follow.<br /><br />Each colorway is a classic "Inspired by Nature" color palette, chosen for inspirational beauty from locations around the world, then hand dyed by artisans in our dye studio. Each colorway is accompanied by the "Scene" that inspired it, from a beautiful ocean vista to a simple rock pool in Acadia National Park.<br /><br />At Ivy Brambles we use a very wide color palette, rather than just simply mixing primary colors. This process gives a greater color gamut (range of color) at some expense in the dying process, but we think the results are well worth it. We strive to produce a very consistent color mix for each of our colorways, with little variation between dye lots.<br /><br />We will be adding new lines and colorways soon, as we ramp up our new US dye studio.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3188037955822371020.post-81328180459360532792007-10-30T13:37:00.000-04:002007-10-30T13:43:52.901-04:00Welcome To Our BlogWelcome to the Ivy Brambles Blog, the place to get all the latest news and gossip from the staff at Ivy Brambles.<br /><br />We are currently in the process of creating our website, thanks to our friends at CYDJ Designs for their help with this process, soon we will begin adding our products to the site and making these more widely available.<br /><br />Products include the Ivy Brambles pattern collection, and a new line of hand dyed yarns using the Ivy Brambles hand dye recipe and traditional dyes. Initially these will be exclusively available at "<a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/">The Yarn and Fiber Company</a>".<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright (c) Ivy Brambles</div>Jerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08834722678596259847noreply@blogger.com0