Simon Sweater by Faina Goberstein

This year the Anzula booth at Stitches West was full of not only more yarn than ever, but also more patterns and samples. One that drew a lot of attention all weekend was this new design by Faina Goberstein, the Simon sweater.​

​© Faina Goberstein

Knit in Oasis, this sweater runs toward the masculine but is certainly versatile enough to be worn by anyone.

Simon is a classic sweater that Faina says is easy enough to be a great travel project. Yet it was created with enough detail to keep the knitting and finished sweater interesting.

​© Faina Goberstein

Oasis is a silk and camel blend, making it a great choice for those who avoid wool. Faina also has a wonderful, slouchy hat pattern created from Oasis, called Al Fresco.

​© Faina Goberstein

You may also know Faina from her Craftsy class, Sizing Knitwear Patterns.​

​You can find your LYS that carries Anzula here, or see where to buy online here. If you aren't finding the yarn or colorway you desire, any of our shops can place a special order for any of our yarns or fibers.

Sebastian giveaway with Grace Akhrem

One of the most memorable knits I saw this year at TNNA was Grace Akhrem's new Hydra sweater. The dynamic vertical lines are vivacious and sexy, and Grace's choice of Seaside and Teal really accentuates the flattering elements of her design. The sweater was created in Anzula Sebastian, our Sea Cell and Superwash Merino fingering-weight yarn. The Sea Cell gives the yarn a lovely brightness, and it is durable in the wash.

Grace is no stranger to Anzula. Her Seaweed Scarf is one of Anzula's favorite patterns! It is knit in Anzula Cricket, but it could also be knit in Sebastian.

Grace is giving away some Sebastian and a copy of the Hydra pattern to a Facebook fan on Sunday, March 24. Check out her Facebook page and “like” it to enter.

Grasshopper Hat by Breean Elyse

Designer Breean Elyse published a new hat pattern - the Grasshopper Hat - this month.

It is a slouchy garter stitch beanie worked up in Cricket, shown here in Olivia. The Grasshopper Hat takes just one skein of this merino/cashmere/nylon blend. A slouchy hat needs a soft, luscious yarn like this!

If her name rings a bell, you may remember the Inyo Cowl pattern she released last September. It was done in Inyo, one of our decadent alpaca yarns, but we have also made a couple around Anzula in For Better or Worsted.