Yarn Pairings for Pom Pom Issue 1 – Re-Issue of Summer 2012

As a part of Pom Pom Quarterly's 5 year birthday celebrations, they have re-issued their first ever issue with all new photography and a bonus pattern! It's so lovely to have this early issue in the shop, and we've been enjoying seeing all the patterns in a new light. As always we thought that we would do our yarn pairings for this issue. First up is Kipper, an otherwise basic sock pattern with a textural detail on the cuffs and across the toes. The texture pattern makes it perfect for solid and semi solid yarns, such as Vivacious 4ply or Socks Yeah! 4ply. Originally Lydia Gluck's Netherton was published as a cardigan, and it's been republished here as both a cardigan and a pullover for the new issue. The cardigan has had a bit of a style revamp, and the additional pullover is the perfect classic sweater that we just can't wait to knit ourselves! Knit in a DK weight yarn, there are countless options to make it in for a different look. Our current favourites would have to be John Arbon Knit By Numbers, or Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend DK for something really lush.  Next up is Overbury by Lydia Gluck, a perfect pair of flip top mittens. These fingering weight mittens have a short thumb, and the flip top secures with a loop at the top to a button at the wrist. There is a textured stitch in the ribbing at the cuffs. We love the idea of a plain wool like Cumbria for these for a classic look. This issue is great for accessories, and Skipworth by Meghan Fernandes is the second pair of fingerless mitts in the issue. These are knit in garter stitch which really holds in the air for a cozy extra warm feel. The garter stitch really sings in a crisp semi solid yarn like Vivacious DK. They would be perfect to keep in your pockets for those surprise chilly evenings! Last but not least is Wick Lane, a lace shawl designed by Meghan Fernandes. This classic triangle shawl has an all over eyelet lace pattern with a deep rib and lace pattern that ends in crisp points. This pattern would sing in a yarn like Scrumptious 4ply with its wool/silk blend. Which pattern is your favourite?