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P E M B R O K E W O R S T E DC U R A T E D B Y | B R I S T O L I V Y

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BRISTOL IVYT H E D E S I G N E R

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO GET INVOLVED IN THE

YARN COLLECTIVE?

I am a huge fan of collaborations. The knitting world

thrives on it, and it’s always exciting to see what

different people bring to the table and how we all

riff off each other.  I was so excited by the premise

of The Yarn Collective, not only for its collaboration

between dyer and designer, but as a chance to work

more closely with other designers I respect and

admire.  I can’t wait to keep playing!

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WHAT PART OF THE PROCESS SO FAR HAVE YOU

ENJOYED THE MOST?

I’ve enjoyed so much the exploration of color.  This

gave me the opportunity to explore the difference

between what colors I love versus what colors I want

to wear—and the ways to find a bridge between the

two.   It was a challenge to articulate my feelings

exactly about the nuances of the colors I chose, but I

learned so much from the process and am so happy

with the colors that emerged!

WHAT ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT FOR THE NEXT

STEPS OF THE PROCESS?

I am looking forward to really delving into the

combinations of the colors together.   I am a stripe

girl to the core, and I can’t wait to try all my colors

together. It’s like my very own custom box of crayons!

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THE YARNP E M B R O K E W O R S T E D

Merino wool is famous for its richly deserved

reputation for softness – it is luxuriously gentle on

the skin. It reacts to changes in body temperature,

so it is an ideal fiber to wear all year round. Our

yarns are spun from the softest merino wool to

create a wonderfully soft handle that is suitable

for all types of knitting and crochet. The final spun

thread has been plied together with just enough

twist to prevent pilling but to allow the fabric to

softly drape.

LENGTH:200 M | 218 YRDS

WEIGHT:100 G | 3.5 OZ

NEEDLE SIZE:4.5MM | UK 7 | US 7

CROCHET HOOK:4.5MM | UK 7 | US 7

TENSION/GAUGE: 10CM | 4IN SQUARE = 20 STITCHES x 24 ROWS WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: Handle With Care | Hand Wash 30°C | Cool IronDo Not Bleach | Dry Clean

100% wool

SPESSARTINE307

MADE IN PERU

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BLOOMSBURY DKS H A D E S

CARNELIAN309

SMOKY QUARTZ306

TELLURIUM308

SPESSARTINE307

PYRITE310

BUMBLEBEE JASPER301

CHALCEDONY302

COPPER AGATE303

EPIDOTE304

SIDERITE305

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CURATED BYB R I S T O L’ S C O L O R I N S P I R AT I O N

“My whole collection is based on the rich,

pure tones of gems and minerals.  I’ve always

loved these colors and their depth, complexity,

and saturation.  I think since they’re all based

on naturally occurring colors, they all speak

well to each other and come together into a

coherent palette.  I’m so excited to explore

them further: the icy grey-greens, the deep

copper oranges, the vivid coral-y carnelians, the

soft neutral greys and sepias—all of them.  ”

SPESSARTINE - a rich, deep ruby, opulent and

complex with hints of crimson and oxblood.

CHALCEDONY - a saturated blue-grey, with accents

of stormwater and grey skies.

COPPER AGATE - an autumnal and fiery orange,

with subtle shades of ochre and umber.

SIDERITE - a warm, soothing olive green, blended

with soft hints of charcoal grey.

EPIDOTE - a perfect dusty bottle green, hitting the

perfect balance between black and olive.

SMOKY QUARTZ - a soft, neutral sepia with touches

of copper and warm, cozy grey.

TELLURIUM - an iceberg of a color, with cold, clear

pale greens and greys.

BUMBLEBEE JASPER - a warm, old gold with hints

of acid green and sunflowers.

CARNELIAN - a spicy coral, sprinkled with hot

orange and pink accents.

PYRITE - a cool and crisp yellow-green, with shades

of soft sage to yellowest canary.

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THE YARND Y E T E C H N I Q U E S

ARTISAN HAND PAINTING

First, the skeins are laid out side by side and

then colour spooned to our dimensions and

specifications.  To create Bristol Ivy’s semi solid

shades, close tonal colours are chosen to reflect

minerals and gemstones, creating warm, complex

hues. Hand painting is the perfect technique for

this result, giving more control over how specific

shades are blended.

Once painted the hanks are steamed to set the

colour then rinsed and softened, allowed to dry,

and then sent to the packing house to be shaped

into final skeins, labelled and packed.  HAND PAINTING

TIP

Not all hand-dyed yarns flash or pool.

Flashing and pooling occurs when a colour

knits up in the same area row after row,

causing a big puddle or flash of colour. To

avoid pooling, alternate each from between

two balls of the same shade of yarn.

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LARKIN PULLOVER

The perfect cozy pullover.  Worked sideways

throughout the body, shaping occurs within

the broken ribbing at the shoulders and creates

unexpected curves and tailoring.  It is finished with

sleeves worked out from the body in the round,

and a cushy cowl picked up and knit in the round.

DONNE HAT

Brioche and curves come together.  Worked in the

round from the bottom up, this hat uses cleverly

placed increases and decreases to push and pull

the fabric around into interlocking swoops and

braids.

PATTERN DESIGNI N S P I R AT I O N & P R O C E S S E S

The saturated colors and slight variegation in the

colorways made me immediately think of texture,

and the blending and highlighting of colors that

that can create.  In addition, I wanted to explore

how to carry soft swoops and curves across the

texture of both designs, letting the fabric shift and

turn by manipulating stitch patterns, increasing,

and decreasing.  The final balance was to make

sure that both pieces were infinitely wearable,

paying homage to the coziness and softness of the

yarn itself.

INSTAGRAM @ BRISTOL IVY

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LARKINS I D E W A Y S K N I T S W E AT E R

YOU WILL NEED

YARN | Pembroke Worsted.

100 G | 3.5 OZ [200 M | 218 YRDS]• x 7 [7 : 8 : 9, 10 : 10 : 11 : 11] Skeins

in CARNELIAN | 309

TOOLS• 5 MM | UK 6 | US 8 Circular Needles

60 - 80 CM | 24 - 32 INCH• 5 MM | UK 6 | US 8 Circular Needles

40 CM | 16 INCH• 4.25 MM | UK 8 | US 6 Circular Needles

60 - 80 CM | 32 - 40 INCH• 5.5 MM | UK 5 | US 9 Circular Needles

40 CM | 16 INCH• 5 MM | UK 6 | US 8 Double Pointed Needles• 4.25 MM | UK 8 | US 6 Double Pointed Needles• Tapestry Needle• Stitch Markers

SIZES

ACTUAL BUST MEASUREMENTS101 | 113 | 122½ | 134 | 147½ | 157 | 168½ | 178½ | CM 39¾ | 44½ | 48¼ | 52¾ | 58 | 61¾ | 66¼ | 70¼ | INCH

FIND THE PATTERN HERE

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DONNEC A B L E H AT

YOU WILL NEED

YARN | Pembroke Worsted.

100 G | 3.5 OZ [200 M | 218 YRDS]• x 1 Skein in SIDERITE | 305

TOOLS• 5 MM | UK 6 | US 8 Circular Needles

40 CM | 16 INCH• 5 MM | UK 6 | US 8 Double Pointed Needles• 4.5 MM | UK 7 | US 7 Circular Needles

40 CM | 16 INCH• Tapestry Needle• Stitch Markers

SIZES

TO FIT HEAD48 - 61 | CM 19 - 24 | INCH

HEADBAND CIRCUMFERENCE47 | CM18½ | INCH

FIND THE PATTERN HERE

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