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Homespun:     Article #790        

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Homespun ...

Soft, Silky & Beautiful! A uniquely textured yarn that works up quickly and easily. From shawls to sweaters to throws, this yarn can't be beat for softness and sheer touch-ability.

 Bulky weight
6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins
98% acrylic, 2% polyester

Gauge:
Knit: 14 St sts and 20 rows = 4" (10cm) on size 10 (6mm) needles
Crochet: 10 sc and 10 rows = 4" (10cm) with size K-10.5 (6.5mm) hook


machine wash no bleach machine dry do not iron Fabric Care Instructions
Machine wash and dry; do not bleach or iron.
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Seaspray 123
A soft, misty gray-green

Hepplewhite  300
True white and the texture of homespun creates a rich look
Shaker 301
Subdued tones of camel, cream and medium gray
Colonial 302
Dark and medium blue mix

Mission 303
Dark brick, blue and evergreen with a hint of black

 

Country 304
Intense dark forest green

Modern 305
Intense peacock, medium blue accented by  purple and black

Antique 307
Subdued dark reds with a hint of brick combine in a rich mix

 

Early American 308
(discontinued)
Dark tan, navy blue and dark violet.
Deco 309
Soft Cream and homespun texture is a rich combination.

Victorian 310
(discontinued)
Black, garnet, amethyst and a touch of dark brown

Rococo 311
A soft, elegant, cool beige
Edwardian  312
Dark, almost iron-gray
Renaissance 314
'Painterly' color
(discontinued)
This jewel-tone mix of amethyst and dark emerald almost shines!
Tudor 315
'Painterly' color*
Soft shades of tan, cream and old rose with hints of purple and blue

Nursery 316
(discontinued)
A pretty mix of pastels -- blue, pink and a soft yellow

Pacifica 317
'Painterly' color*
Soft sea-foam colors of cream and lavender with a hint of gray-blue
(discontinued)
Sierra  318
'Painterly' color*
A sun-washed mixture of tan and medium earth tones
Adirondack 319
'Painterly' color*
Dusty greens and mauve recall the distant mountains
Regency 320
'Painterly' color*
Grey, soft teal and dark jade make this a sophisticated mix
Williamsburg  321
An elegant mix of cool medium blues
Baroque 322
An elegant mix of violets and gray with a hint of dark rose
Blue Ridge 324
Misty mountain colors -- tans and a dark gray-blue
(discontinued)
Cascade 325
(discontinued)
A dark Sienna base with highlights of  peacock and rich purples
Ranch 326
Warm and intense  medium earth tones
Plantation 327
Dark greens and browns, with a hint of dark blue-green

Waterfall 329
'Painterly' color*
Gentle mix of medium and light blue

Queen Anne 331
(discontinued)
A soft solid pink 

Empire 332
(discontinued)
A solid light blue-green

Westminster 333
(discontinued)
A rich medium purple 
Gothic 334
Cool dark purple, accented with black and gray
Prairie 335
'Painterly' color*
Mixed medium cool browns with a hint of green
Barrington 336
Violet, dark blue accents and a subtle hint of gray
New England 337
(discontinued)
Granite and dark sea colors

Nouveau 338
'Painterly' color*
Chocolate, dark gray and a touch of tan

Creole 339
Brick, gray, a soupçon  of evergreen - the colors of the old French Quarter
French Provincial 340
'Painterly' color*
A rich mix of rose, medium gray and soft tan
Windsor 341
'Painterly' color*
Medium blue, lavender and a touch of green evoke the gardens of Windsor
Southwestern 342
(discontinued)
A shimmering mix of pale desert tans and sage green
Romanesque 343
'Painterly' color*
Light stone-gray and slate with hints of dusty mauve
Arcadian 344
Medium mossy greens highlighted with a touch of dark gold
Corinthian 345
'Painterly' color*
Rich earth-tone base with jewel tones of ruby and amethyst
Bella Vista 346
'Painterly' color*
Tan, warm earth-brown and a touch of gray
Mediterranean 347
'Painterly' color*
The colors of a Grecian hillside -- dusty olive and warm tans
Gazebo 348
A summery bouquet of pastels - pinks, soft violets and white
Discontinued
Navajo 349*
(discontinued)
Intense dark earth brown, desert tan  and a rich gray-blue
Elizabethan 350
(discontinued)
Coral, accented with dark emerald, amethyst and a touch of gray
Caribbean 351
(discontinued)
Hibiscus red and white in a summery mix

Honolulu 352
White and orchid tones
Calypso 353
Coral and white make this sunny mixture dance and sing!
Delft 355:
'Painterly' color*
Medium blues and white recall the beloved colors of Delft china
Everglade 356
(discontinued)
Teal and white combine in a light and pretty mix

Inca 357
(discontinued)
A sun-drenched mixture of gold and white

Cyprus 358
Soft moss green and white mingle in a cool mix

Aquarium 359
Medium blues and greens with a soft tan

Mardi Gras 360
(discontinued)
A celebration of orange, scarlet, blue, green with  lavender accents
Disco 361
(discontinued)
Bring on the Night with soft violet, black and teal
Quartz 362
'Painterly' color*
Warm light beige, highlighted with lavender and soft teal

Sandstone 363
'Painterly' color*
Subtle earth-tones of sand, soft brown and dusty green

 Mexicana 364
A fiesta of burgundy,  blue, gold, purple and contrasting black

Pagoda 365
(discontinued)
Dark lacquer red, black and crisp white
Metropolis 366
Sophisticated mix of black, iron gray and white
Covered Bridge 367
Old-barn red, and raspberry tones in a warm combination
Old-barn red, and raspberry tones in a warm combination Montana Sky 368
Deep blue, highlighted with a medium blue recalls early evening skies
Deep blue, highlighted with a medium blue recalls early evening skies

Florida Keys Green 369
Warm bright sea-grass green

Warm bright sea-grass green
 

*Due to the unique color changes within these 'painterly' Homespun colors, the samples shown may vary from the colors of the entire skein of yarn and the yarn color will vary considerably within the skein.

FREE PATTERNS
Crochet
2-color scarf
5-Panel Throw
8 Throws

Americana Afghan  
Americana Hat and Scarf
Autumn Afternoon Afghan
Basket Weave Throw
Beginner Hat and Scarf Set
Beret and Scarf Set
Big Easy Sweater
One-Skein Beginner Scarf
Cape
Child's Poncho
Coming Home' Poncho
'Coming Home' Kid's Poncho
'Coming Home'Poncho
Cloche

Day-to-Night Poncho
Diagonal Baby Blanket
Eight Throws  
Elegant Shawl

Family of Mittens
Flattering Jacket
Fringed Throw
Granny Square Poncho
Great Lengths Afghan
(from Knit It!)
Happy Baby Blanket
Heart Bag
Hearts on a String Mittens
Hexagon Throw
Lacey Blues Throw

Lion and Lamb Pillows
Man's Poncho
Openwork Afghan
Plush Crocheted Hangers
 Pocketbook Scarf
Pom Pom Hat
Poncho in 4 Versions
Prayer Shawl
Reverse Crochet Hat and Scarf Set
Chenille/Homespun Ripple Afghan
Ripple Afghan
Santa Stocking
Scarf and Hat
Shades of Blue Afghan
Simple Afghan
Simple Scarf
Striped Diagonal Afghan
Striped Throw and Pillow
Striped Trim Poncho
Super Long Scarf
Super Fast & Easy Throw

Tasseled Quick-Crochet Throw

"Tea and Sympathy" Shawl
Town & Country Capelet (Poncho)
Triangle Shawl
Valentine's Stripe Bag
Warm Up America Afghan
Waterfall Throw

Knitting
2-color scarf
Americana Afghan
Americana Hat and Scarf
Autumn Throw (from Knit It!)
Beginner Hat and Scarf Set
Knitted Homespun® Baby
'Bend it like Baby' Soccer Set

(from Knit It!)
Beret and Scarf Set
Bias Knit Scarf
(Shown in Knit It!)

Cable Knit Pullover

Cape
Catch the Wave Afghan
Child's Striped Yoke Pullover
'Coming Home' Poncho
'Coming Home' Kid's Poncho
Plus Size 'Coming Home' Poncho

Cropped Cardigan
Diagonal Knitted Baby Blanket
Diamond Knit Shawl
Family of Hooded Sweaters
(Shown in Knit It!)

Family of Mittens
Flattering Dress
Flattering Sweater Jacket
Quick & Easy Scarf / Fun Fur
Happy Baby Blanket

Hooded Sweater

Jacket and Hat (Shown in Knit It!)
Ponchette (capelet)
Poncho with Split Collar
Prayer Shawl
Pretty Knit Poncho with Hood
Man's Poncho

Quick & Easy Vest
Quick Knit Throw
"Royal Pet" Afghan
Santa Stocking
Simple Scarf
Split Collar Poncho (Shown in Knit It!)
Stuffed Pond Alligator
Then-and-now Jacket
(from Knit It!)

"Tea and Sympathy" Shawl
Tie Front Swing Vest
Town & Country Capelet (Poncho)
Triangle Shawl
Two-Hour Scarf
Gray Triangle Shawl
Warm Up America Afghan
Waterfall Throw
Windowpane Throw
Windsor Knit Vest
Winter Night Afghan

Coral Gables 370
Sunshine-y color brightened with a touch of orange
Sunshine-y color brightened with a touch of orange
Boston Rose 371
A sophisticated dusty rose with an overtone of mauve
A sophisticated dusty rose with an overtone of mauve
Sunshine State 372
A glowing pale yellow
A glowing pale yellow
Black 373
A true, solid black

 

A true, solid black

Granite 374:
Mixed dark and light grays

 

Mixed dark and light grays
Candy Apple 375:
Dark, intense red
Dark, intense red
Harvest 377:
Dark golds, oranges, autumn umber and olive

 

Dark golds, oranges and autumn umber
Olive 378:
Soft, dusty gray-green

 

Soft, dusty gray-green
Cobalt 379:
Intense medium blue
Intense medium blue

Fawn 380
Tender soft beige

 

Tender soft beige

Barley 381
Mixed browns

Mixed browns

Fuchsia 385:
Intense, solid purplish red

Intense, solid purplish red

Grape 386:
Solid warm medium purple

Solid warm medium purple

Lemonade 388:
Pale Yellows, subtly variegated

Pale yellows, subtly variegated

Spring Green 389:
Solid tender, soft pastel green

Solid tender, soft pastel green

Lavender Sachet 390:
Solid pale, pretty lavender

Solid pale, pretty lavender
Blue Sky 391:
Solid, pale light blue
Solid, pale light blue

Cotton Candy 392:
Vibrant, medium pink

Vibrant, medium pink