First Impressions

The word "novelty" tends to conjure up images of the new and unusual, but I haven't seen a new or unusual novelty yarn in a long, long time.

My hope was recently renewed when I set eyes on this surprising creation from Cascade Yarns.

It begins with a railroad-style ribbon with zigzagging ties between the rails. A strand of space-dyed satin runs down the middle, and it forms loops on the outsides of the rails every inch, like butterfly wings.

The color choices are outstanding, ranging from stark contrasts to warm complements. The contrasting colors ...    Read more