February 03, 2004

6 skeins of Flamme Coton in Denim!

Update: This yarn offer has been taken and is no longer available.

Dive into this: 6 brand-spankin' new skeins of Phildar's Flammé Coton in Denim, a gorgeous denim blue color flecked with white, perfect for spring, summer or mid-season weather. This yarn has just been discontinued by Phildar, but here is your chance to get the very last of it! 96% cotton, 4% polyester. Slightly variegated. Machine-washable. 6-8 US (3.5-4mm) needles, 20 sts and 26 rows 4"x4" (10x10 cm) square. 1.76 oz (50 grams) in each skein, 106 yds (98 m). I am saving a few skeins for myself, and this is the project I had in mind when I bought this yarn because it has the EXACT same gauge, yet the texture in this yarn makes a simple tank interesting:

White Lies Designs free shapely tank pattern. (The 6 skeins can make up to size 44" bust! Whee!)

OR, this child's striped sweater from Phildar's Pitchoun Spring 2003. (This pattern is not included and I don't provide it. All the Phildar patterns I follow are in French, but I can provide an English translation of this pattern in printed version with the yarn. The 6 skeins can make up to size 8 years, but note that you'd need one skein of cream-colored cotton yarn if you'd like to create the stripes and a little bit of red to work the trim around the collar. )


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The average price for this yarn in Phildar boutiques in France is 3 euros a skein, and is extremely difficult to find in stores abroad. When available, it costs 30%-60% higher! I'm sharing this batch from my stash for 2.50 euros [! :-)] a skein. Total cost is only 15 euros + shipping. I ship worldwide*. Priority shipping is approximately 12.90 euros to America and 11.90 euros within Europe. Surface shipping is 8.80 euros to America and 7.20 euros within Europe. You also have the option of my sending it certified for an additional 4 euros, which I highly recommend (and will require if I've never shipped to you before) as yarn losses are NOT reimbursed. (Please read my stash diving rules re shipping and other details.)

Interested in this fabby yarn? let me know!

Update: This yarn offer has been taken and is no longer available. But keep your eyes open for another chance to dive into my stash :-)