Lorna's Laces New Summer 2011 Colors

Buckingham Fountain (Shades of Taupe)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

Magnificent Mile (Soft yellows, like a Banana. Very sweet.)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

Grant Park (Chartreuse, moss green and forest green shades.)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

Lincoln Park Zoo (Strawberry Pinks!)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

Navy Pier (Shades of blue, with touches of dark sea green.)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

Skyway (Shades of Dark Green)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

The L (Wine & Plum)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

Bean (Shades of very light grey leaning a bit toward blue-green)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

Outer Drive (Aqua Blue & Aqua Green)

photo done in Shepherd Worsted

New Color from Lorna's Laces     Brooklyn Tweed Grand Street Ink

It's here, it's here! Grand Street Ink, the latest in the Color Commentary Series. It's a really rich, wine-y brown-y purple-y beauty. The original color inspiration came from some wonderful graffiti that Jaren Flood (http://brooklyntweed.net/blog/) saw on Grand Street in Brooklyn that used heavy swaths of rich indigo and black.

(Photo is in Helen's Lace.)

Lorna's Laces New Spring 2011 Colors

Kerfuffle (deep dark plum-black)

Tomfoolery

Shenanigans

Hullabaloo

Monkey Shines

Lorna's Laces New Summer 2010 Colors

Fjord

Patina

Robot Overlord

Turtle Rodeo

Unicorn Parade

Lorna's Laces New Spring 2010 Colors

Avondale
Tonal shades of acid rinsed denim, aqua and dolphin blue.

Humboldt
a dusty mauve, dusty moss and green gray.
(This is looking darker on my monitor than it really is. A very difficult color to reproduce digitally!)

Pullman
Sober shades of charcoal and grey.

Catalpa
soft sage, whipped butter, yellow and wheat.

Calumet

Chocolate, dark plum, dark eggplant, dark denim and charcoal.

Zombie BBQ
deep red, moss green, soft lime, dusty lavender.

Lorna's Laces New Summer 2009 Colors

Sheridan #909
Tonal shades of navy, denim and dark blue.

Midway #809
a dusty-pale grey, lavender and blue.

Hermosa #709
Shades of Plum, grey, denim and dusty-eggplant.

Fiddlehead #609
Cedar, tan, olive and dusty-blue-grey.

Valentine #58 (Re-Introduction)
Tonal shades of red, fuschia and eggplant.

Lorna's Laces New Spring 2009 Colors

Andersonville #109
Avocado, tan and denim.

Beverly #209
Heavily saturated shades of cyan, lime, dark green and dark denim

Montrose #309
dusty grey-lavender, pewter, pale lime and tan. Rather breathtaking!

Rockwell #409
Burnt plum, dusty lavender, olive and soft terracotta

Satsuma #509
Bright shades of Tangerine

Lorna's Laces New June 2008 Colors

Woodlawn #118
Caramel shades, mustard and dusty coral.

Ashburn #608
Plum, island blue, celery and taupe.

South Shore #908
Soft dusty blue, sagey-cedar green, lavendar and soft island blue (aqua).

Maple Grove #808
The colors of maple leaves in the fall. Old red, chocolate brown and tan.

Lorna's Laces New Spring 2008 Colors

Huron #308
Soft dusty blue, sagey-cedar green and all the shades you can imagine as they blend from one to another.

Winona #508
Bright sunshine yellow and cotton candy pink. I see shades of sherbet orange as it changes between the yellow and pink.

Butterscotch #55ns

Edgewater #208
Dark blue, sky blue of the sky, chocolate and cedar green.

Apple Hill #108
Talk about bright! Almost neon strawberry red, cotton candy pink, medium blue and strong lavender. You can see a plummy pink where the lavender changes to bright pink.

Pilsen #408
Dark plum, chocolate and dark cranberry red. Where the dark plum changes to chocolate it does through a very dusty mauvey shade.

Amish #50

Aqua #13ns

Argyle #501

Aslan #76

Baltic Sea #0901

Berry #23ns

Bittersweet #630

Black Purl #27

Black Watch #304

Blackberry #4ns

Bold Red #11ns

Brick #38ns

Bucks Bar #142

Camouflage #708

Carol Green #47ns

Carrot #42ns

Cedar #7ns

Charcoal #16ns

Childs Play #62

China Blue #41ns

Chino #15ns

Chocolate #36ns

Circus #90

Clay #17

Confetti #28

Cool #42

Country Christmas #206

Cranberry #45ns

Daffodil #204

Denim #14ns

Desert Flower #100

Devon #407

Douglas Fir #6ns

Embers #66

Envy #207

Firefly #54ns

Flames #146

Franklin's Panopticon     a Color Commentary Series color   

Forest #37

Georgetown #152

Glenwood #105

Gold Hill #64

Grapevine #3ns

Grays Corner #44

Green Valley #84

Happy Valley #24

Harvest #8ns

Hawaii #212

Icehouse #162

Iris Garden #12

Irving Park #205

Island Blue #51ns

Jay Pond #132

Jeans #46

Lakeview #504

Layette #303

Liberty #1776

Lilac #12ns

Lorikeet #103

Manzanita #2ns

Miata #301

Mineshaft #102

Mint #25ns

Mixed Berries #38

Mother Lode #74

Mt Creek #56

Natural #0

Navy #24ns

Neon #401

Newton #36

Old Rose #44ns

Pale Pink #29ns

Parfait #80

Peach #10ns

Periwinkle 49ns

Pewter 9ns

Pine #20ns

Pink Blossom #1ns

Pioneer #16

Pond Blue #5ns

Poppy #50ns

Powder Blue #21ns

Purple Club #701

Purple Iris #48

Rainbow #601

Ravenswood #773

Red Rover #107

River #92

Safari #305

Sage #43ns

Sand Ridge #112

Seaside #203

Shadow #101

Sherbert #801

Somerset #32

Springer #14

Sunshine #40ns

Sweetie #222

Tahoe #34

Tickled Pink #307

Turquoise #22ns

Tuscany #403

Uptown #104

Valentine #58

Vera #70

Violet #37ns

Watercolor #18

Whisper #53ns

Whitewater #86

Wisteria #26

Yellowstone #201

Lorna's Laces Basic Sock

This pattern includes instructions for 3 weights of yarns: Shepherd Sock, Shepherd Sport and Shepherd Worsted

2 skeins of Shepherd Sock US#0 double pointed needles.

2 skeins of Shepherd Sport US#2 double pointed needles.

most sizes use one skein of Shepherd Worsted US#4 double pointed needles.

Sample shown is done in color Tickled Pink

Lorna's Laces Diagonal Steps Sweater

Finished Chest Measurements: 39, 42.5, 46 50 inches.

Materials: 5, 6, 6, 7 hanks of Shepherd Worsted.

Lorna's Laces Candy Dots Cardigan

Finished measurements: 20, 22, 24 & 28" (which is 6 mos, 1, 2, 3-4 years)

Materials: 1, 2, 2, 2, hanks of Shepherd Worsted Natural, and 1 hank each of Periwinkle (in ribs) and 1 hank of Child's Play (for dots). US#6 & #8 needles, G crochet hook and 4, 4, 5, 5, 1/2" buttons.

Gauge is 4.5 sts per inch over candy dot pattern.

Blips of Color Children's Sweater

Blips of Color light up the yoke and trim of this children's sweater. Seamless, semi-raglan construction makes for quick knitting.

Finished measurements: 24, 24, 26, 28, 30" (which is 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 years approx)

Materials: 2, 3, 3, 4, 4 hanks of Shepherd Worsted nearly solid (sample uses Poppy), and 1 hank of multi (sample uses Glenwood). US#8 double pointed needles and 20 or 24" circular, US#6 needles, stitch markers, stitch holders, tapesty needle.

Gauge is 4 sts per inch.

Lorna's Laces Camo Crew Neck Pattern.

Unisex pullover for kids and adults

Finished Chest Measurements: 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52.5, 57 inches

Materials-Lorna's Laces:Shepherd Worsted 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10 hanks (Forest used in sample). US#6 and #7 needles.

Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch in pattern stitch (normally 4.5sts per inch in stockinette.)

Lorna's Laces Lace Colorwork Tunic.

Finished Chest Measurements: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 inches.

Materials: 3, 3, 3, 4, 4 hanks of Shepherd Worsted (sample used #101 Shadow), and 1 hank of Shepherd Worsted in contrast color (sample used #16ns Charcoal). One pair of US#8 straight needles. US#7, 24 inch circular needle. Stitch holder. Stitch markers. Tapestry Needle.

Lorna's Laces Precious Infant Set.

Size: One size for Newborns up to 3 months.

Cardigan, booties and hat.

Materials for set: 1 hank Shepherd Worsted in multi-color and 1 hank Shepherd Worsted in nearly solid. 3 buttons. 1 pair suede slipper soles. Pompom maker (optional).

Lorna's Laces USA Vest.

I think this design has a lot of potential in other color combinations. See my mock up of a really offbeat combination.

Finished Chest Measurement: 42 inches.

Materials: 2 hanks each of Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in 3 colors. US#4 and 7 circular 24" needles. 4 buttons.

Lorna's Laces Seattle Slant Vest Pattern.

Finished Chest Measurements: 40, 44, 48, 52 inches.

Materials-Lorna's Laces: Shepherd Worsted 2, 2, 3, 3, hanks in multi-color and 2, 2, 2, 3 hanks in nearly solid. 5 - 7/8inch buttons. US#6 and 8 24-inch circular needles.

Gauge: 4.25 sts per inch in pattern stitch.

Sample was done in Watercolor and Douglas Fir.

Knitting Pure and Simple Basic Children's Vest #256.

Finished chest measurements: 24, 26, 28, 30 inches.

Materials: 225, 250, 298, 350 yds of Shepherd Worsted yarn from Lorna's Laces. 24 inch (16inch for smallest size) circular US#7 and #5 needles. 16 inch circular US# 5 and double point needles US#5.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch.

Lorna's Laces Baby Stripes Cardigan.

Finished Chest Measurements: 20, 22, 24 inches (6, 12, 24 mos)

Materials: Lorna's Laces: Shepherd Worsted 1, 1, 2 multi-color and 1, 1, 1, nearly solid. 4 5.8-inch buttons. US#8 24-inch circular and double point needles.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch.

Knitting Pure and Simple #257 Split Neck T-Shirt for Women

Finished Chest Measurements: 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52 inches, and 22 inch length.

Materials: 725, 815, 940, 1080, 1235, 1395 yds of medium worsted weight yarn. US#8 and 6 in 24 inch circular needles. US#8 in 16 inch circular needles. Scrap yarn. Stitch markers.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch (18 sts per 4 inches.)

Try Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted.

Knitting Pure and Simple Men's Henley Neckdown Pullover #255.

Finished chest measuresments: 42, 46, 50 54, 58 inches, 27inch length (for average height. directions are included to adjust for shorter or taller men.)

Materials:1025, 1280, 1375, 1535, 1685 yds. 29inch circular knitting needle in size US#6 and #8. double point needles in US#6 and #4. 16 inch circular needles in US#8. Double pointed needles #6 and #8. Scrap yarn, stitch markers.

Model sweater was done in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted.

Lorna's Laces Adult Stripes Cardigan

Don't we have fun with color!! Pick your favorite multi Shepherd Yarn and a matching or contrast nearly solid! Oh the choices could drive you mad!!

Finished Chest Measurements: 40, 44, 58, 52 inches

Materials-Lorna's Laces: Shepherd Worsted 4, 4, 5, 6 hanks of a multi color and 3, 3, 4, 4 hanks of nearly solid. 8-10 buttons. US#8 double points and #8 24" circular needles.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch in stockinette

Photo garment appears to have been done in the multi-color Georgetown and nearly solid Periwinkle.

Lorna's Laces Basic Cardigan

Perfectly easy! I have one for dressing up, and one for working in the store. Wonderfully soft and silky, a sheer delight to knit with.

Finished Chest Measurements: 38, 42, 46, 50, 54 inches

Materials-Lorna's Laces: Lion and Lamb (50/50 silk/wool) 5, 6, 6, 7, 9 hanks. 7-9 buttons. US#6 and #8 needles.

Lorna's Laces: Shepherd Worsted will also work to the same gauge.

Gauge: 5 sts per inch in stockinette

Photo garment appears to have been done in the color Glenwood.

Lorna's Laces Rainbow Dots Pullover

a 12 row pattern of a slip stitch design.

Finished Chest Measurements: 41, 44, 47, 50 inches. Lengths 21, 22, 23, 24 inches.

Materials: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted 4, 4, 5, 5, hanks of #601 Rainbow. Plus 1 hank each of #3 Grapevine, #40 Sunshine, #11 Bold Red, #47 Carol Green, #42 Carrot. US#8 needles and #8 16" circular needles, cable needle.

Gauge: 5 sts per inch.

Lorna's Laces Justin's Hat

by Lauren Sanchez

Finished head measurements: 16, 18, 20 inches.

Materials: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted 1 hank. US#8 needles, set of double points and one 16" circular needle.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch.

Fruit Roll Up Hat

by Lauren Sanchez

Finished head measurements: 16, 18, 20 inches.

Materials: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted 1 hank. US#8 needles, set of double points and one 16" circular needle.

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch.

Sample hats appear to be Rainbow and Iris Garden. (they are the same pattern.)