Cascade Melilla is a favourite here at Estelle. There’s just something about its warm, soft coziness and its incredible colour transitions, there really is nothing like it. Well, there wasn’t – until Cascade introduced Melilla Fingering.
Like its big sister, Melilla Fingering is comprised of 45% silk, 35% wool and 20% nylon, an ideal blend for drape, durability and breathability. The rich silk content is lusciously apparent in Melilla making it the perfect choice for fibre enthusiasts who love the nubby, thick and thin qualities of raw silk. Knitters and crocheters alike will relish each and every stitch.
Many of you have already worked with Melilla and have developed the same fondness for it that we have and we know you will be delighted to see it in a finer weight. Let’s face it, fingering weight yarns with a long colour transition are coveted in the fibre world, and the rustic nature of Melilla Fingering just adds to the charm.
And speaking of charming, Team Estelle member Trish, sent us this picture of a lovely shawl she knit using only one ball of Melilla Fingering which not only highlights the distinct colourways but the amazing yardage as well!
Both Melilla and Melilla Fingering are a single ply yarn that transition through eight colours per colourway. One thing is for sure, the knitting never gets dull with this yarn! The vibrant shades and rapid colour progression make for a very addictive knitting experience.
Melilla Fingering is available in seven kaleidoscopic shades that will catch your eyes the minute you walk in to your LYS. With these tempting colourways we think you’ll be hard pressed to leave with just one!
Melilla is available in twenty-one colours, and seven of those are the new colourways featured above. The long colour transition is appealing to new knitters who want wide stripes but are often intimidated by joining new yarns, as well as seasoned knitters who simply don’t want to have to think about changing colours. We think Melilla would be a great way to get your knitting group back on track this Fall with a fast and fun Knit Along, and Cascade has a ton of free patterns on their website for inspiration such as the Plum Crazy Wrap and Rusadir Scarf.
If you’re looking for a long transition yarn that is affordable and delectable, stop in to your LYS and ask to see Melilla and Melilla Fingering. With Cascade Yarns we always know we are getting the best!