Many of you have been asking us for more shades of purple in our worsted spun range, and I’m happy to announce the arrival of ‘figue’ in our pretty Albertine and Pénélope yarns!
‘Figue’ is a slightly bluish dark purple, subtle and elegant yet easy to wear. The small touch of silk in these two yarns gives it a discreetly nuanced look that adds to the depth of the colour and brings it to life.
The new colorway “figue” in Albertine (worsted fingering yarn, 200 m /50 g, 90 % organic Merinos d’Arles (France) / 10 % mulberry silk (China)). The sample with a lace motif has been knitted in 3.5mm needles.
The new colorway “figue” in Pénélope (DK worsted yarn, 133 m /50 g, 90 % organic Merinos d’Arles (France) / 10 % mulberry silk (China)). The sample knitted in “champ fleuri” has been knitted in 4mm needles.
And for mohair fans, you can combine it with a strand of Bérénice ‘figue” for a perfect cosy, precious tone-on-tone look 🙂
Albertine and Pénélope are very soft, round and regular yarns. Arles merino gives them great elasticity, and worsted spinning accentuates stitch definition to create patterns that stand out perfectly.
Here are a few ideas for patterns knitted in these two yarns:
Knitted in Albertine
“Kuusikko” shawl by Susanna Kaartinen in Albertine “badiane” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Chamallow” sweater by Marianne Munier in Albertine “belle étoile” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on Ravelry)
“Freia frost” shawl by Trin-Annelie in Albertine “or rose” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Madeleine” shawl by Solenn Couix-Loarer in Albertine “orgeat” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Ginger Cardigan” by Mlle Pétronille in Albertine “or rose” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on Ravelry)
“Korrigan” cardigan by Solenn Couix-Loarer in Albertine “orgeat” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Crown of roses” sweater by Kathleen Simpson in Albertine “belle étoile” and “argile” (Pattern available in ENG on Ravelry)
“Grown-up starry” sweater by Naoko Ogawa in Albertine “sauge” (Pattern available in ENG on Ravelry)
“Slightly Sassy V” sweater by Aimee Sher en Albertine “oursin (Pattern available in ENG on Ravelry and on the designer’s website)
Knitted in Albertine and Bérénice (with two strands held together)
“Askell” shawl by Solenn Couix-Loarer in Albertine “avoine” and Bérénice “biche”(Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Forcalquier” sweater by Marianne Munier in Albertine “prune” and Bérénice “confiture de rose” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on Ravelry)
“Wisteria” sweater by Agata Mackiewicz in Albertine “badiane” and Bérénice “badiane”(Pattern available in ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
Knitted in Pénélope
“Boxed and Framed” cardigan by Hanna Maciejewska in Pénélope “avoine” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Foxberry Tee” by Sari Nordlund in Pénélope “orgeat” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Clovelly” sweater by Anna Dervout in Pénélope “avoine” and “belle étoile” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on Ravelry)
“Poet Tee” by Sari Nordlund in Pénélope “crépuscule” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Epoch” sweater by Elena Dimchevska in Pénélope “brume” (Pattern available in ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
Armeria” cardigan by Solenn Couix-Loarer in Pénélope “crème” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Impromptues” mittens by Solenn Couix-Loarer in Pénélope “badiane” and “armoise” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our blog)
“Passerine” sweater by Chloe Birch in Pénélope “brume” (Pattern available in ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Kled” cowl by Solenn Couix-Loarer in Pénélope “chocolat chaud” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our blog)
Knitted in Pénélope et Bérénice (with two strands held together)
“Pina Colada” sweater by Thea Colman in Pénélope and Bérénice “crème” (Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
“Beloved Worsted” hat by Solenn Couix-Loarer in Pénélope and Bérénice “petit matin”(Pattern available in FR / ENG on our website and on Ravelry)
I hope you like this colour and that it inspires you to create some gourmet projects!