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Yarn Review – Fluff of the Andes

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Fluff of the Andes is a super-bulky yarn that truly lives up to its name, offering knitters and crocheters a delightfully fluffy and soft texture that’s perfect for a variety of projects. Comprised of 100% Highland Wool, this yarn boasts an excellent balance of structure, loft, and drape, making it a versatile choice for fashion pieces, accessories, and even last-minute gifts.

One of the standout features of Fluff of the Andes is its quick and easy crochetability. With a knitting gauge of 2.5 stitches per inch on 15 (10mm) needles, projects in this yarn practically fly off the needles, making it perfect for those times when you need a finished piece in a hurry. Additionally, the single-ply construction adds to its softness, creating a finished product that’s as cozy as it is stylish.

Another highlight of Fluff of the Andes is its wide range of vibrant colors, which include both solids and heathers. From bold brights to sophisticated neutrals, there’s a shade to suit every taste and project. Plus, with each 200g ball offering 109 yards of yarn, you’ll have more than enough to bring your creative vision to life.

In terms of care, Fluff of the Andes is hand washable and should be dried flat to maintain its shape and texture. Overall, this yarn is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a touch of luxury and warmth to their next knitting or crochet project. Whether you’re creating a cozy cowl, a statement sweater, or a snuggly blanket, Fluff of the Andes is sure to impress.

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Printable Cross Stitch Sheets Make it Easy to Cross Stitch on Clothes

Lately I have been feeling like all of my clothes are looking a little worn or feeling a little tired. I don’t want to buy new clothes, though, so there’s been a lot of mending, altering and adding special touches to things that otherwise might get overlooked or not worn at all. 

As an example, not too long ago I added a little bit of embroidery to a T-shirt, which was a lot of fun to do and made me start eyeing all my solid-colored garments and wondering how they might look with some stitching added. 

Of course you can cross stitch on garments, too, whether T-shirts or woven tops, skirts, pants and more. But it can be tricky to transfer cross stitch designs to your garment to make stitching easier. 

Much like with embroidery, it’s great to use a water soluble stabilizer to keep your fabric in place while you stitch and to transfer your design (or your cross stitch grid at least) while you’re stitching. Then you just wash away the stabilizer when you’re done and it will look like the stitching has always been there. 

Ashley General Handmade uses Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch, which is a product I use, too. It’s easy to use and washes away cleanly. 

To make it even easier, she designed some printable cross stitch grids at different counts that you can print out to draw your own cross stitch designs, but you can also print the grid right on the Sulky, so you can stitch on top of squares and then remove them when you’re done. 

Brilliant, right? 

She has pages as big as 8 count and all the way down to 20 (remember: the bigger the number the smaller the stitches will be) that you can download and print to make your own designs and also use to make stitching on clothing easier. I’m definitely going to try this the next time I want to cross stitch on fabric!

You can grab her printables over at Ashley General Handmade.

[Photo: Ashley General Handmade]