Second Chance Lace

Second Chance Lace is:

 

  • $20.00
  • This yarn is entirely recycled. Each lot is from a different recycled sweater, and therefore has a different fiber content and is listed separately.
  • Some yarns appear to be slightly crimped – this crimp will not affect knitting with it, and will come out in the final blocking.
  • Photos are adjusted so yarn color is maximally accurate, using a Mac screen.
  • Laceweight or Cobweb – see individual listings for weight & fiber content.
  • 500 yards/457 meters
  • Gauge: 9 st./in. on US 1 or 2
  • Care: Handwash only in cold water.

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Pokeberry Purple: Viscose adds a depth of color to this lovely skein, while angora lends a slight halo, and cashmere an exquisite softness.

  • Weight: Lace
  • Fiber content: 40% merino wool, 30% viscose, 20% angora, 10% cashmere
  • Unit weight: 62 grams (2.2 ounces)

$20.00 – 1 available

————————————————————————————————————————————————————–Groovy Green: This lot was dyed over a light grey heathered yarn, resulting in a steely depth of color. The exact fiber content is unknown, but the fiber is light, smooth and extremely soft.

  • Weight: Cobweb
  • Fiber content: Unknown – includes wool and cashmere.
  • Unit weight: 37 grams (1.3 ounces)

$20.00 – 3 available

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Black Bean Blue: This lot is 100% silk, two tiny two-plies plied together by hand to make a soft, light cable-ply. The remaining crimp will come out with final blocking.

  • Weight: Cobweb
  • Fiber content: 100% Silk
  • Unit weight: 31 grams (1.1 ounces)

$20.00 – 2 available

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Black Bean Blue: This lot was dyed over a lavender-colored yarn, resulting in a two-toned lace of lavender and purple. It is light and soft, with the slightest angora halo.
  • Weight: Lace
  • Fiber content: 40% wool, 30% viscose, 20% angora, 10% cashmere.
  • Unit weight: 37 grams (1.3 ounces)

$20.00 – 3 available

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Pokeberry Passion: The high viscose and angora content of this yarn gives it a red halo over white depths.
  • Weight: Lace
  • Fiber content: 40% viscose, 20% wool, 20% nylon, 20% angora
  • Unit weight: 50 grams (1.7 ounces)

$20.00 – 1 available