New products in the shop: Austermann Merino family & LYKKE knitting needles

Do you want to get started quickly, have clean stitch patterns and long-lasting favorite pieces? Then the new Merino qualities from Austermann and the birchwood needles from LYKKE are a powerful combination.

A direct comparison of the Merino family

• Merino 160 – fine & light
  160 m/50 g | Needle size 3–4 | clear stitch definition, ideal for light sweaters, shirts, shawls.
• Merino 120 – balanced & versatile
  120 m/50 g | Needle size 3.5–4.5 | All-rounder for sweaters, cardigans, children's clothing.
• Merino 105 – visibly structured
  105 m/50 g | Needle size 4–5 | shows braids, seed stitch, ribs in relief.
• Merino 85 – quick knitting
  85 m/50 g | Needle size 5.5–7 | voluminous yarn for hats, loops, jackets.

All four qualities: soft merino wool, dimensionally stable, pleasant to the touch, many colors.

New needles from LYKKE

• Blush – birch wood in a warm pink, smooth surface, easy-to-read sizes. For everyone who wants to knit with energy and style.
• Driftwood – naturally grey birch wood with grain, steady in the hand, precise point. For relaxed, even knitting.

Project ideas: Yarn + Pattern

• Fine & flowing (Merino 160) : plain knit, fine openwork patterns, light sweaters.
• All-round (Merino 120) : Raglan, basic cardigan, structured pattern.
• Textured (Merino 105) : braids, pearl pattern, waffle.
• Quick & cozy (Merino 85) : Hats, loops, oversized scarves.

Tip: For fine yarns, use Driftwood for maximum control; for fast, thicker projects, Blush circular knitting needles are really fun.