[Nfb-krafters-korner] homespun yarn color descriptions

[River Woman]

Ella rae, a Turkish yarn, comes in all sorts of colors in the HEATHERs - I 
just finished a great shrug out of the red heathers - and a shawl from a 
cornflower blue heather.  I love this yarn!
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Zimmer, Cindy" <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] homespun yarn color descriptions


> Tweed is a blend of different colors together. I usually think of it as 
> browns, with tans etc.  but it can be a variety of different colors 
> blended together.  Heather is a light gray but not solid gray.  It is 
> light speckled gray.
>
> Cindy Z.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 4:00 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] homespun yarn color descriptions
>
> Folks had been talking about this yarn, wondering what colors were
> available. There are actually 60 different colors. I was going to list my
> favorites, but there are just too many.  You can't feel the yarn, within 
> my
> email, <smile> but it is nubby, soft and 5-ply. Enjoy picturing the 
> colors,
> those of you who can. for those of you who have never seen colors, these
> shades are wonderful! This yarn is great for scarves and shawls. Works 
> well
> on a KK loom.
>
>
>
> Cathy
>
>
>
> PS, would some one please describe what a tweed is and what a heather is?
>
> I believe that the term "painterly colors" refers to the way in which the
> colors fade into one another.
>
>
>
> Entire list follows:
>
>
>
> Homespun yarn
>
> Weight Category: 5 -
>
> Bulky Weight: Chunky, Craft, Rug Yarn
>
> 6.00 oz./170 g (185 yd/169 m)
>
> 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester
>
> Gauge:
>
> Knit: 14 stitches x 20 rows = 4" (10cm) on size 10 (6mm) needles
>
> Crochet: 10 sc and 10 rows = 4" (10cm) with size K-10.5 (6.5mm) hook
>
>
>
> Product Care Instructions: Machine wash. Initial water temperature should
> not exceed 40C or 105F. No bleach product may be used. A machine dryer may
> be
>
> regularly used at the hottest available temperature setting. Item may not 
> be
> smoothed or finished with an iron.
>
> Available in 60 Colors
>
>
>
> Hepplewhite
>
> Article: #790-300   UPC: 023032793009
>
> Heathered Solid Bright true white
>
>
>
> Article: #790-301   UPC: 023032793016
>
>
>
> Tweed Muted camel, cream and medium gray
>
>
>
> Colonial
>
> Article: #790-302   UPC: 023032793023
>
> Heathered Solid Dark and medium blue
>
> Deco
>
> Article: #790-309   UPC: 023032793092
>
> Heathered Solid Soft cream
>
>
>
> Rococo
>
> Article: #790-311   UPC: 023032793115
>
> Heathered Solid Light cool beige
>
> Edwardian
>
> Article: #790-312   UPC: 023032793122
>
> Heathered Solid Deepest gray
>
> Tudor
>
> Article: #790-315   UPC: 023032793153
>
> 'Painterly' color Soft shades of tan, cream, and rose
>
>
>
> Sierra
>
> Article: #790-318   UPC: 023032793184
>
> 'Painterly' color Medium tans and browns
>
> Regency
>
> Article: #790-320   UPC: 023032793207
>
> 'Painterly' color Soft teal and gray
>
>
>
> Baroque
>
> Article: #790-322   UPC: 023032793221
>
> Heathered Solid Medium violet and dark rose
>
> Waterfall
>
> Article: #790-329   UPC: 023032793290
>
>
>
> 'Painterly' color Denim and light sky blue
>
>
>
> Gothic
>
> Article: #790-334   UPC: 023032793344
>
> Heathered Solid Darkest violet and black
>
>
>
> Prairie
>
> Article: #790-335   UPC: 023032793351
>
> 'Painterly' color Medium cool browns and olive green
>
> Barrington
>
> Article: #790-336   UPC: 023032793368
>
> Heathered Solid Deep violet and teal
>
>
>
> Nouveau
>
> Article: #790-338   UPC: 023032793382
>
> 'Painterly' color Chocolate, gray, and tan
>
>
>
> Windsor
>
> Article: #790-341   UPC: 023032793412
>
> 'Painterly' color Lavendar, medium blue, and cool green
>
> Corinthian
>
> Article: #790-345   UPC: 023032793450
>
> 'Painterly' color Tan, ruby, and amethyst
>
>
>
> Mediterranean
>
> Article: #790-347   UPC: 023032793474
>
> 'Painterly' color Dusty olive and warm tan
>
>
>
> Delft
>
> Article: #790-355   UPC: 023032793559
>
> 'Painterly' color Medium blues and white
>
>
>
> Quartz
>
> Article: #790-362   UPC: 023032793627
>
> 'Painterly' color Light beige, lavender, and soft teal
>
>
>
> Montana Sky
>
> Article: #790-368   UPC: 023032793689
>
> Heathered Solid Deep and medium blue
>
>
>
> Black
>
> Article: #790-373   UPC: 023032793733
>
> Heathered Solid True black
>
>
>
> Candy Apple
>
> Article: #790-375   UPC: 023032793757
>
> Heathered Solid Deep red
>
>
>
> Harvest
>
> Article: #790-377   UPC: 023032793770
>
> 'Painterly' color Oranges and greens
>
>
>
> Olive
>
> Article: #790-378   UPC: 023032793788
>
> Heathered Solid Dusty gray-green
>
>
>
> Barley
>
> Article: #790-381   UPC: 023032793818
>
> Tweed Mixed browns
>
>
>
> Grape
>
> Article: #790-386   UPC: 023032793863
>
> Heathered Solid Deep warm purple
>
>
>
> Cream
>
> Article: #790-393   UPC: 023032793931
>
>
>
> Heathered Solid Light natural beige
>
> Golden
>
> Article: #790-394   UPC: 023032793948
>
> Heathered Solid Light and medium yellow
>
>
>
> Meadow
>
> Article: #790-395   UPC: 023032793955
>
> 'Painterly' color Sage, gold, cream, and blue
>
>
>
> Fiesta
>
> Article: #790-396   UPC: 023032793962
>
> 'Painterly' color Purple, green, red, and gold
>
>
>
> Russet
>
> Article: #790-397   UPC: 023032793979
>
>
>
> Heathered Solid Medium reddish-brown
>
>
>
> Plum
>
> Article: #790-398   UPC: 023032793986
>
> Heathered Solid Deep purple with magenta
>
>
>
> Apple Green
>
> Article: #790-399   UPC: 023032793993
>
> Heathered Solid Muted medium green
>
>
>
> Saffron
>
> Article: #790-401   UPC: 023032794013
>
>
>
> Heathered Solid Rich burnt orange
>
> Earth
>
> Article: #790-403   UPC: 023032794037
>
>
>
> Heathered Solid True medium brown
>
>
>
> Lagoon
>
> Article: #790-404   UPC: 023032794044
>
> 'Painterly' color Deep blue, emerald, and chocolate brown
>
>
>
> Parfait
>
> Article: #790-405   UPC: 023032794051
>
> 'Painterly' color Bubblegum pink and soft white
>
>
>
> Ocean
>
> Article: #790-406   UPC: 023032794068
>
> 'Painterly' color Soft white, true blue, soft green, and dusty purple
>
> Painted Desert
>
> Article: #790-407   UPC: 023032794075
>
> 'Painterly' color Rust, blue, gold, and red
>
>
>
> Wild Fire
>
> Article: #790-408   UPC: 023032794082
>
> 'Painterly' color Burnt sienna, gold, and green
>
> Bourbon
>
> Article: #790-409   UPC: 023032794099
>
> 'Painterly' color Gold with accents of brown and rust
>
> Herb Garden
>
> Article: #790-410   UPC: 023032794105
>
> 'Painterly' color Cool medium green with red and brown
>
> Mixed Berries
>
> Article: #790-411   UPC: 023032794112
>
> 'Painterly' color Medium purple with fuchsia and white
>
>
>
> Pearls
>
> Article: #790-412   UPC: 023032794129
>
> 'Painterly' color Creamy white and taupe
>
> Marble
>
> Article: #790-413   UPC: 023032794136
>
> 'Painterly' color Cream with light orange and taupe
>
> Amethyst
>
> Article: #790-414   UPC: 023032794143
>
> 'Painterly' color Cool shades of purple and dusty blue
>
> Pesto
>
> Article: #790-415   UPC: 023032794150
>
>
>
> 'Painterly' color Sky blue and grass green
>
>
>
> Coral Reef
>
> Article: #790-416   UPC: 023032794167
>
> 'Painterly' color Light orange, fuchsia, and dusty blue
>
>
>
> Great Plains
>
> Article: #790-417   UPC: 023032794174
>
> 'Painterly' color Dusty shades of purple, blue, pink, and green
>
> Ambrosia
>
> Article: #790-418   UPC: 023032794181
>
> 'Painterly' color Magenta, bright purple, and blue
>
> Tumbleweed
>
> Article: #790-419   UPC: 023032794198
>
> 'Painterly' color Warm medium brown and grey
>
> Vintage
>
> Article: #790-420   UPC: 023032794204
>
> 'Painterly' color Medium blue, olive green, and warm medium brown
>
> Purple Haze
>
> Article: #790-421   UPC: 023032794211
>
> 'Painterly' color Grape purple, lavender, and medium blue
>
> Wisteria
>
> Article: #790-422   UPC: 023032794228
>
> 'Painterly' color Pale yellow, light blue, rich pink, and lavender
>
> Mimosa
>
> Article: #790-423   UPC: 023032794235
>
> 'Painterly' color White, medium pink, medium blue, and golden orange
>
> Seafoam
>
> Article: #790-424   UPC: 023032794242
>
> 'Painterly' color White, lightest green, and light blue
>
> Spice
>
> Article: #790-425   UPC: 023032794259
>
> 'Painterly' color Burnt orange, light orange, and white
>
> Tulips
>
> Article: #790-426   UPC: 023032794266
>
> 'Painterly' color Vivid fuchsia and light orange
>
>
>
> Cherry Blossom
>
> Article: #790-427   UPC: 023032794273
>
> 'Painterly' color White, fuchsia, dark magenta, and medium purple
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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