Here’s a real find — multi colors in a wool-free sock yarn. Meet CoBaSi, a cotton, bamboo and silk blend that also has a generous amount of elastic nylon. It comes in 50 gram hanks and a wide range of colors, making it a perfect candidate for warm weather color work. Soft and machine washable, this will also be a go-to for hardy baby garments. The possibilities are endless, so order some Cobasi and cast on!
Cobasi has lovely draping qualities when knit on a larger size needle than indicated. Consider it for a lace project — a shawl or a wrap or a scarf.
Content: 55% Cotton, 16% Bamboo, 8% Silk, 21% Elastic Nylon
Needle size: US# 1-4, 2.5-3.5 mm
Gauge: 6.5 – 8 stitches per inch
Skein size: 220 yards per 50 gram skein
Retail Price: 9.00
New Colors as of March 2016:
817 Funtastic
816 Bluestreak **Discontinue as of 2020