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Homespun...Soft, Silky & Beautiful!

A uniquely textured yarn that works up quickly and easily. From shawls to sweaters to throws, this yarn can't be beat for softness and sheer touch-ability.

 98% acrylic, 2% polyester.
6 oz./170gm (185 yd) pull skeins.
Machine wash and dry.
Bulky weight

Gauge:
Knit: 14 St sts and 20 rows = 4" on size 10 needles
Crochet: 10 sc and 10 rows = 4" on K hook

Seaspray 123
A soft, misty gray-green

Hepplewhite  300
True white and the texture of homespun creates a rich look

Shaker 301
Subdued tones of camel, cream and medium gray

Colonial 302
Dark and medium blue mix

Mission 303
Dark brick, blue and evergreen with a hint of black

Country 304
Intense dark forest green

Modern 305
Intense peacock, medium blue accented by  purple and black

Antique 307
Subdued dark reds with a hint of brick combine in a rich mix

Early American 308
Dark tan, navy blue and dark violet.

Deco 309
Soft Cream and homespun texture is a rich combination.

Victorian 310
(obsolete)
Black, garnet, amethyst and a touch of dark brown

Rococo 311
A soft, elegant, cool beige

Edwardian  312
Dark, almost iron-gray

Renaissance 314
This jewel-tone mix of amethyst and dark emerald almost shines!

Tudor 315
Soft shades of tan, cream and old rose with hints of purple and blue

Nursery 316
A pretty mix of pastels -- blue, pink and a soft yellow

Pacifica 317
Soft sea-foam colors of cream and lavender with a hint of gray-blue

Sierra  318
A sun-washed mixture of tan and medium earth tones

Adirondack 319
Dusty greens and mauve recall the distant mountains

Regency 320
Grey, soft teal and dark jade make this a sophisticated color mix

Williamsburg  321
An elegant mix of cool medium blues

Baroque 322
An elegant mix of violets and gray with a hint of dark rose

Blue Ridge 324
Misty mountain colors -- tans and a dark gray-blue

Cascade 325
A dark Sienna base with highlights of  peacock and rich purples

Ranch 326
Warm and intense  medium earth tones

Plantation 327
Dark greens and browns, with a hint of dark blue-green

Waterfall 329
Gentle mix of medium and light blue

Queen Anne 331
A soft solid pink  Sorry, discontinued

Empire 332
A solid light blue-green

Westminster 333
A rich medium purple  Sorry, discontinued

Gothic 334
Cool dark purple, accented with black and gray

Prairie 335
Mixed medium cool browns with a hint of green

Barrington 336
Violet, dark blue accents and a subtle hint of gray

New England 337
Granite and dark sea colors

Nouveau 338
Chocolate, dark gray and a touch of tan

Creole 339
Brick, gray, a soupçon  of evergreen - the colors of the old French Quarter

French Provincial 340
A rich mix of rose, medium gray and soft tan

Windsor 341
Medium blue, lavender and a touch of green evoke the gardens of Windsor

Southwestern 342
A shimmering mix of pale desert tans and sage green

Romanesque 343
Light stone-gray and slate with hints of dusty mauve

Arcadian 344
Medium mossy greens highlighted with a touch of dark gold

Corinthian 345
Rich earth-tone base with jewel tones of ruby and amethyst

Bella Vista 346
Tan, warm earth-brown and a touch of gray

Mediterranean 347
The colors of a Grecian hillside -- dusty olive and warm tans

Gazebo 348
A summery bouquet of pastels - pinks, soft violets and white

Navajo 349
Intense dark earth brown, desert tan  and a rich gray-blue

Elizabethan 350
Rich tones of coral, accented with dark emerald, amethyst and a touch of gray

Caribbean 351
Hibiscus red and white in a summery mix

Honolulu 352
White and orchid tones

Calypso 353
Coral and white make this sunny mixture dance and sing!

Delft 355:
Medium blues and white recall the beloved colors of Delft china

Everglade 356
Teal and white combine in a light and pretty mix

Inca 357
A sun-drenched mixture of gold and white

Cyprus 358
Soft moss green and white mingle in a cool mix

Aquarium 359
Medium blues and greens with a soft tan

Mardi Gras 360
A celebration of orange, scarlet, blue, green with  lavender accents
Disco 361
Bring on the Night with soft violet, black and teal
Quartz 362
Warm light beige, highlighted with lavender and soft teal

Sandstone 363
Subtle earth-tones of sand, soft brown and dusty green

 Mexicana 364
A fiesta of burgundy,  blue, gold, purple and contrasting black

Pagoda 365
Dark lacquer red, black and crisp white
Metropolis 366
Sophisticated mix of black, iron gray and white
Covered Bridge 367
Old-barn red, and raspberry tones in a warm combination
Old-barn red, and raspberry tones in a warm combination Montana Sky 368
Deep blue, highlighted with a medium blue recalls early evening skies
Deep blue, highlighted with a medium blue recalls early evening skies
FREE PATTERNS
Crochet Knitting
2-color scarf
8 Throws
Americana Afghan  
Americana Hat and Scarf
Autumn Afternoon Afghan
Basket Weave Throw
Beginner Hat and Scarf Set
Beret and Scarf Set
Big Easy Sweater
One-Skein Beginner Scarf
Crochet Scarf and Hat
Crochet Triangle Shawl
Diagonal Baby Blanket
Eight Throws  
Elegant Shawl

Family of Mittens
Flattering Jacket
Fringed Throw
Crocheted Great Lengths Homespun® Afghan (from Knit It!)
Hexagon Throw
Lion and Lamb Pillows
Plush Crocheted Hangers  
Pom Pom Hat
Prayer Shawl
Reverse Crochet Hat and Scarf Set
Simple Scarf
Striped Diagonal Afghan
Super Fast & Easy Throw

Warm Up America Afghan
Waterfall Throw
2-color scarf
Americana Afghan
Americana Hat and Scarf
Autumn Throw (from Knit It!)
Beginner Hat and Scarf Set
Knitted Homespun® Baby
'Bend it like Baby' Soccer Set
(from Knit It!)
Beret and Scarf Set
Bias Knit Scarf (Shown in Knit It!)
Cable Knit Pullover
Catch the Wave Afghan
Cropped Cardigan
Diagonal Knitted Baby Blanket
Diamond Knit Shawl
Family of Hooded Sweaters (Shown in Knit It!)
Family of Mittens
Flattering Dress
Flattering Sweater Jacket
Hooded Sweater

Jacket and Hat (Shown in Knit It!)
Prayer Shawl
Homespun Quick & Easy Vest
Quick Knit Throw
Simple Scarf
Then-and-now Jacket(from Knit It!)
Triangle Shawl
Gray Triangle Shawl
Warm Up America Afghan
Waterfall Throw
Windsor Knit Vest
Winter Night Afghan


Florida Keys Green 369
Warm bright sea-grass green

Warm bright sea-grass green


Coral Gables 370
Sunshine-y color brightened with a touch of orange

Sunshine-y color brightened with a touch of orange

Boston Rose 371
A sophisticated dusty rose with an overtone of mauve

A sophisticated dusty rose with an overtone of mauve

Sunshine State 372
A glowing pale yellow

A glowing pale yellow