December 14: Swissness
I really should visit Switzerland. Cheese and chocolate are their main two food groups. They have the Alps. And don’t forget that they gave us Roger Federer (swoon).
Most notably, Switzerland is the home of Lang Yarns. This company has been in business for 150 years, and in the same family for six generations. They began producing yarns in 1867, working from historic buildings in Reiden, Switzerland where Lang continues its operations today. 1867 is the same year Canada became a country, Jessie James and his gang were busy robbing banks, and reconstruction was underway in the south. 150 years is a very long time!
You can always count on the Swiss for the highest of quality. Their watches are in league of their own, Swiss army knives are like an amazing micro kitchen/toolbox for your pocket, and when it comes to their yarn you can expect no less. The quality control that goes into the production of each skein of Lang yarn is unmatched.
Finn is one of our favorite new yarns from Lang. This colorful wool blend has a slight texture, and a special anti-felting finish.
You can now trace the origin of many of the Lang Yarns. They are proud of their sourcing and processing. Finn is spun from the fleeces of Corriedale Sheep that graze in the Estancia Pecket Harbour of Patagonia, Chile. The fleeces are carded, spun, twisted, and dyed in northern Italy, then transported to Lang’s headquarters in Reiden, Switzerland where they undergo stringent quality control.
We thought a simple design was best to accent the gorgeous texture and colors of this yarn. The Finn Cowl is worked in the round in alternating bands of stockinette and reverse stockinette. A great mindless project for more experienced knitters, a superb project for newer knitters wanting to learn to purl.
Today I am sharing the Finn Cowl pattern with all – you can download it here.
I also think I need to give 3 skeins of Finn to one lucky reader Simply state in the comments which color of Finn you’d like to win. You have until midnight to get your name in the hat. You can see the colors here. Sorry, drawing is over!
If you missed out on last weekend’s Victorian Walk (or loved it so much you can’t wait to do it again), join us this Saturday from 5-9 for the last Victorian walk of the holiday season.
We’ll be here with free yarn crafts for kids, holiday treats, and a really fun time.
Stop by and say hello!
Mary Bass
14.12.2018 at 05:16They are all gorgeous, but I would start with #34
Beth Seeliger
14.12.2018 at 06:06I love the colors in Finn #05.
Machelle
14.12.2018 at 06:13Number 78 caught my eye.
Ashley
14.12.2018 at 06:30#87
Bernadette Ray
14.12.2018 at 07:35I really like Finn #05 please.
Barbara Seiver
14.12.2018 at 08:36It’s a difficult answer because I loved almost all of them. Finally, Finn #34 won my heart.
Anita Roesler
14.12.2018 at 08:37Finn #45 please
Mary B
14.12.2018 at 08:50First, thank you for the cowl pattern.
So many pretty colors.
I like 78.
Patricia Riden
14.12.2018 at 08:52I like Finn#52, please. And thank you for the pattern.
Debbie walker
14.12.2018 at 08:58Love #52. Today’s post is such an interesting read. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Cathy Via
14.12.2018 at 09:02#34..they are all beautiful though. Thanks Keely…enjoying your posts
BIRGIT Mosier
14.12.2018 at 09:27Color # 59 is so pretty
Sarah Bailey
14.12.2018 at 09:30Finn #87 please , I’m really loving Fall colors right now.
Brandie Ferguson
14.12.2018 at 09:42Love #85!
Shelly Orr
14.12.2018 at 09:55Finn #78 is beautiful!!!
Judy
14.12.2018 at 10:12Finn 178
Tammie Hulsey
14.12.2018 at 10:18I love # 59!
Tammy Adamson
14.12.2018 at 10:21Oooooo #34 please!
Stacey Sekscienski
14.12.2018 at 10:21Colors make it hard to choose! I love #05!
Pattye McAbee
14.12.2018 at 10:21Ooh, Finn no. 5! Or maybe 34!! Or maybe…..
Jenna
14.12.2018 at 10:24Finn 05 would go well with so many things. Thank you!
Jennifer Smallwood
14.12.2018 at 10:35#87 please
Stevie
14.12.2018 at 10:42I love Switzerland! ! Thanks for sharing! #178
knorthup
15.12.2018 at 10:27Congratulations! You’ve won 3 skeins of Lang Finn. Please pick up your prize before 1/31/19 or it will be put back in the prize hopper.
Shirley
14.12.2018 at 10:50#85 please. Better yet let’s go on a SWAK road trip to Switzerland!!
Jennifer Walker
14.12.2018 at 10:51SWAK trip to Switzerland!!! I love #45!
Sarah Steele
14.12.2018 at 10:59I like 178 the best!
Chandra
14.12.2018 at 11:02#05 is hard to resist.
Renee
14.12.2018 at 11:08I like #34 best, but there are a couple of close seconds.
Cassie Baugh
14.12.2018 at 12:15#85! My daughter would love that:)
Amy
14.12.2018 at 12:27#34 would stitch up into a beautiful cowl!
Sheri Blaylock
14.12.2018 at 12:46Finn #17 for me! And I am with you…chocolate, cheese, and yarn. What else could you possibly need??? Thank you Keely!
Alexandra Edwards
14.12.2018 at 14:16Finn #05 is so beautiful! I love heritage brands of all things 🙂
Jennifer D
14.12.2018 at 15:57#05 would sure look nice in the cowl pattern! We should definitely schedule a field trip. Switzerland is a lovely place to visit. I would love to test all the chocolates and cheeses with you!
Stephenia
14.12.2018 at 16:01Finn #17 such pretty greens!
Jeannie B
14.12.2018 at 16:34#87…all are beautiful!
Gerre Slaton
14.12.2018 at 16:46Simply beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️
#05
Thank you for sharing the cowl pattern!
Betty Schlotthauer
14.12.2018 at 17:16Finn #17
Vicky Marshall
14.12.2018 at 17:19#78 would make a lovely scarf or cowl!
Teresa
14.12.2018 at 18:10I like 85.
Courtney Wilson
14.12.2018 at 19:19I love #85. The colors are all gorgeous! Thank you for the pattern Keely!
Martha
14.12.2018 at 21:00I like #05
Carolyn Kirschstein
14.12.2018 at 21:39Finn 52 would make a beautiful cowl. Thank you so much for showing us this beautiful yarn.
Heidi
14.12.2018 at 22:50I’m leaning toward Finn #05. Thank you for the pattern, I really like how it lays in your picture. I think a SWAK trip to Switzerland sounds wonderful too!
Melissa
14.12.2018 at 23:05I have been trying all day to get back here to post Finn#34. What a day! What pretty colors.
Kathy Plummer
15.12.2018 at 21:15#45 is beautiful!