For our third destination of 2026 we are heading to the 
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary!

Located in Karnataka, India, the Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is one of the few sanctuaries in the world dedicated exclusively to peacocks. Home to more than 1,000 Indian peafowl, the sanctuary is known for its thriving population of these magnificent birds, as well as its dry deciduous forest landscape and historic fort ruins that provide a unique backdrop for observing them in their natural habitat.

We took our inspiration for this shipment's colorway from the stunning feathers of these magnificent birds!

Dyed up on Trinket - a bouncy 100% Superwash Merino Wool.  It is a 4 ply yarn with 328 yards per 100 gram skein. Trinket is our go to summer base!  Soft, squishy and lightweight it is a joy to work with and suitable for a variety of projects.

Need an additional skein to complete your project? There are skeins available for club members here:

Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary Shop Now!

This blended, watercolor, variegated colorway is inspired by the peacocks and their fantastic feathers.  I started with a medium, emerald, true green.  From there I layered on blues, turquoises, deeper greens, and just a hint of gold.  Building this all up in careful layers captures the iridescence of the feathers!

I just love the blended, shimmering effect!  This will work up beautifully and randomly in either knit or crochet.

Because of this layering, random, watercolor dye technique these skeins won't pool or flash.  The random dye placement does mean that there is a wide range of difference between individual skeins.  Therefore it is recommended that you alternate skeins as you work as is best practice with all hand dyed yarn.

Yarn Pairing Suggestions:

For the pairings first I wanted to pull out that perfect green.  It isn't too yellow or too blue - just exactly right.  So I paired it with our truest green:

Endzone:

Shop Endzone Here!

I also wanted to give you a true, solid neutral pairing.  I absolutely love our medium gray.

Inkwell:

Shop Inkwell Here!

Or if you want something bolder and more summery you can pull out those pops of gold and accentuate them.  How fun is this with Candlelight?

You really can't go wrong!

Shop all additional club skeins and pairings here!

Swag:

Shop additional club stickers here!

PATTERN SUGGESTIONS:

Knitting Pattern Suggestion:

Waffle Tee by KnitPurlGirl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pipers-journey

One Skein Knit, Free:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/riverside-scarf

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-breeze-headband-3

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wurm

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nalu-mitts

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/torrid

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wee-penny

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dovetail-scarf

Two Skeins Knit, Free:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tip-top-tank-3

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/white-beaches-shawl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meila-cowl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/always-be-brave

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shawl-with-no-name

 

Bonus Knitting Suggestion:

Gansevoort Sweater by Kathleen Dames:

This colorway is worked up with narrow stripes of a variegated and a tonal colorway.  I think it would be amazing in Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary and Inkwell! 

Crochet Pattern Suggestion:

Sivu Tee by Linda Skuja

For our crochet favoring members I also chose a sweater with detailing that reminded me of peacock feathers.  I just love how this yoke looks!  I think the texture of the body would be insanely pretty in our Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary colorway:

 

Sport weight is such a good weight for lighter summer projects!

Additional Crochet Pattern Suggestion:

Queen of Gems by Ruth Nguyen

I think this is just such a pretty texture!  The openwork structure will be lovely for a quick shawl to throw on during a chilly summer evening.  With the bright peacock colorway I could see it being just the pop of color an outfit needs.

One Skein Crochet:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/replay-2

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-lace-infinity-scarf

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-square-bucket-hat-7

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/foliage-crochet-mittens

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cosmopolitan-cowl-3

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diamond-can-cozy

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/estrella-headband

Two Skeins Crochet:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-tuch-mio

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cove-top

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/billie-bucket-hat

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/serenity-wrap--beach-skirt

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-lace-scarf

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zig-zag-zummer

 

One Skein Free, Crochet:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-v-scarf

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/everyday-people

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/naturally-southern-scarf

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shiplap-cowl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-delight-dress

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/south-haven-slouch

Two Skeins Free, Crochet:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fern-25

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peaks-tank-top

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/one-row-open-filet-shawl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/naturally-southern-shawl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oree-shawl

Bonus Crochet Pattern:

Raindrop Shawlette by Natalia Pleshko

This quick to work up pattern calls for a single skein of sport weight yarn with a fluffy merino for the accent around the edge.  I think that's such a unique and interesting detail! 

Check back next month for more information on our location and matching bags!