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Sierra Bloom Inspirations

Our March 2023 colorway feels like spring is around the corner… The color was inspired by the magnificent wildflowers of the Sierra Mountains and includes shades of cyan blues and greens, with stunning deep mulberry, greys, and speckles of orange and gold.

Collage for Inspirations "Sierra Bloom". The top panel shows the magnificent wildflowers of the Sierra Mountains and includes shades of cyan blue/greens, and stunning deep mulberry, greys, and speckles of orange and gold. The bottom panel shows a skein of Merino Cloud in the colors on a white background.

Sierra Bloom Shawl

uses 1 skein of Merino Cloud

1 skein shawl shown on a hanger in front of a stucco wall. This showcases the light airy feel of the design.

designed by Iris Schreier

  • Materials: 1 skein Merino Cloud, shown in Sierra Bloom Inspiration Color
  • Needles: US 8 (5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Finished Size: 60″ wide x 24″ deep
  • Gauge: 4 sts x 6 rows = 1 x 1 inch stockinette

additional photos and more information is available at Ravelry

1 skein shawl shown modelled with wingspan outstretched. The model is outside on a sunny late winter day and is showing the shawl worn over the shoulders with the tips held toward the waist. The model is facing the camera.
1 skein shawl shown modelled with wingspan outstretched. The model is outside on a sunny late winter day and is facing the camera with an inlet behind them. The water is a bright blue.
1 skein shawl shown modelled with wingspan outstretched. The model is outside on a sunny late winter day and is facing an inlet. The water is a bright blue.
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Slipped Tweed Sierra Bloom Hat and Cowl

uses 2 skeins of Silky Twist

designed by Iris Schreier

Slipped hat and cowl shown in Inspirations and complementary contrasting color shown laid flat on a ivory stone surface.
  • Materials: 2 skeins Silky Twist, shown in MC 1 skein Sierra Bloom Inspiration Color, CC 1 skein N30B
  • Needles: US 8 (5mm) 16″ circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge. Small circulars or dpns recommended for top of hat
  • Finished Size: Cowl: 23″ circumference x 8″ deep, Hat: 15″ circumference 8.5″ tall
  • Gauge: 4 sts x 5 rows = 1 x 1 inch stockinette

additional photos and more information is available at Ravelry

Sierra Bloom Romance Shawl

features Mohair Ombre 2-ply and Merino Cloud

Model posed holding Shawl design in desert scrub and hills in the background, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, jeans, and a tan hat. The model is holding the shawl outstretched to show the design and progression of the inspiration colourway.

designed by Dana Fehrenbach of Dana Fehrenbach Designs and Fiber Boutique

  • Materials: MC 1 skein Mohair Ombre 2-ply, shown in Sierra Bloom Inspiration Color, CC Merino Cloud, shown in N30B
  • Needles: US 6 (4mm) needle
  • Finished Size: 60″ wingspan x 22 deep
  • Gauge: 4 sts = 1 inch stockinette

additional photos and more information is available at Ravelry

Model posed in Shawl design in desert scrub and hills in the background, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, jeans, and a tan hat. The model is posed with one hand outstretched and pointing of to the side. to show the drape of the shawl. They are facing the direction they are pointing.
Model posed in Shawl design in desert scrub and hills in the background, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, jeans, and a tan hat. The model is posed with one hand on their hip and the other leg bent. They are facing the camera.
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Cables Creek Cowl

features Silky Twist

Model wearing cowl in inspiration colorway, they are smiling at the camera and standing near a tree on a sunny day.

designed by Danielle Couriér of Knitique

  • Materials: MC 1 (1, 2) skein(s) Silky Twist, shown Sierra Bloom Inspiration Color; CC (1, 1, 2) skein(s) Beaded Silk & Sequins, shown in Sierra Bloom Inspiration Color
  • Needles: US 9 (5.5mm) 24″ Circular Needle or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Finished Size: 24 (34, 48)” circumference x 9 (14, 9)” deep
  • Gauge: 4 sts = 1 inch stockinette

additional photos and more information is available at Ravelry

Model wearing cowl in inspiration colorway, they are holding the cowl out to showcase and are looking at the stitch detail.
Model wearing cowl in inspiration colorway, they are smiling at the camera.
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Yarn

6 skeins of the Inspirations colorway in different yarns
Left to Right:  Silky Twist, Merino Cloud, Cashmere Ombre 2 Ply, Mohair Ombre 2 Ply, Silk Daydream, Beaded Silk and Sequins
Silky Twist shown in three skeins on a white background: a bright green/blue (left), the multicolored inspiration color, and deep burgundy (right)
Silky Twist: N30B, bright green/blue (left), Sierra Bloom, and 302 deep burgundy (right)
3 skeins of Merino Cloud on a white background: bright green/blue (left), the inspirations multicolor, and deep burgundy (right)
Merino Cloud: N30B, bright green/blue (left), Sierra Bloom, 302 deep burgundy (right)
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