This blog post is designed as a useful resource for inspiration for a specific yarn. There are projects that use it, and patterns that call for it. It's so handy to have all this in one place!
Just FYI - there are no links to Ravelry here. We've linked to patterns and projects that are available to purchase/view elsewhere. If they're only available on Ravelry we will say that, but not link to it.
Brimham Bio Fingering is a light fingering weight yarn and is a blend of superwash extrafine merino with biodegradable nylon. Biodegradable nylon is as durable and long-lasting while in standard use but will break down entirely within five years in landfill conditions. (For more information about biodegradable nylon see our blog post - coming soon). Light fingering weight yarn is slightly thinner than a standard 4ply/fingering weight but thorough group testing found that it is still suitable to use in fingering weight patterns for both knitting and crochet. This yarn has good drape and really clear stitch definition, working well for lace, brioche and cables but some of our testers said they thought it didn't have much 'give'/stretch. This yarn is machine washable on a cool gentle cycle, but we still recommend handwashing if possible for best results and longevity.
The first part of this blog post will give you patterns that specifically call for Brimham Bio Fingering and the second part shows you our projects using this yarn. Do you have a project in Brimham Bio Fingering that you would like us to include? Email us at info@edencottageyarns.co.uk with an image and the pattern information and we will add it. This page will grow over time as more designs are released and more projects finished!
Patterns
We don't yet have any patterns using this yarn to share with you but will add them as they become available.
For most of the designs released since 2018 you can find links to social media for the designers and publications on the Design Collaboration page HERE.
Projects
Victoria's Machine knitted sock - colourways: Woodland and Elderberry
This was an experiment to see how this yarn would work on both on the knitting machine, as a sock and also to try out washing conditions. The toes and cuffs are hand knitted - I have enough experience now to be able to match my hand knitting and machine knitting tension quite well most of the time. One thing I always say when I mention machine knitting is that although it can be immensely satisfying and does have benefits, for me it is absolutely not the lovely relaxing pastime that hand knitting (and crochet) can be!
Sally's Buttermere by Victoria Magnus - colourway: Meadow Rue
Buttermere is a single skein shawl with a plain body and a lace edging.
Elizabeth's Rokeby hat and Rokeby by Victoria Magnus - colourways: Sage and Woodland
Matching houndstooth accessories in shades of green. Each accessory can be made using less than 200m each of the two colours.
Victoria's Twists and Turns by Stephen West -colourways: Sand and Twig with Rosedale 4ply in Charcoal
Released as an MKAL project this pattern uses five skeins of 4ply/fingering weight yarn, two skeins each of two colours and a single skein of an accent colour. Victoria made heavy modifications to the wings and edging.
Elsa's Frosted Neckerchief by Helda Panagary - colourway: Meadow Rue
An elegant crochet lace neckerchief made using a single skein.
Lisa's Royal Mile by Justyna - colourways: Sage and Elderberry
A crescent shawl with lace details, this uses one skein each of two colours with high contrast for the best effect.
Marina's Aisneach by Liz Corke - colourway: Meadow Rue
Socks with textured ribbed columns running up the foot, heel and leg. Written in four sizes from 17.5 cm (7”) - 25 cm (10”) circumference, designed to be worn with up to 0 - 2.5 cm (0 - 1”) of negative ease. One skein will be sufficient whichever size is made.
Mari's Altair Shawl by Joanne Scrace - colourway: Woodland
This pattern was written for laceweight yarn but using two skeins of Brimham Bio Fingering worked really well for it. As written, the shawl has a wingspan of 145cm/57in and depth: 65cm/25½in.
Sari's Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry - colourways: Sage and Elderberry
A reversible slouchy two colour brioche hat. The pattern is written in one size and uses 110m (120yds) of each colour.
Robyn's Treit - Cap Sleeve by Kate Davies - colourway Clay
A light tee, worked bottom up, with a cropped length and leafy lace yoke. The pattern is written ten sizes from 84 - 152.5cm (33 - 60in) and is recommended that you select a size up from your actual bust measurement. The pattern uses between 600 and 1300 metres of yarn depending on the size made. More yarn would be required for a longer length garment.
I hope you've found this blog post useful and inspiring, and if you have anything to add please do let us know on the email address at the top. We love to see your makes!