For our fifth destination of 2026 we are heading to
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains in Peru!

The Yarn

We took our inspiration for this shipment's colorway from the striking colors of the striped landscape:

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Dyed up on Suitcase - our soft and strong worsted weight base.  With a 100% superwash merino wool construction this base is great for next to the skin garments.  Perfect for hats, mittens, scarves, and sweaters!  Suitcase is a 4 ply yarn with 218 yards per 100g skein.

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Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains

This splashy, kettle dyed colorway is inspired by the otherworldly landscape of Vinicunca, Peru’s Rainbow Mountain. I started with the mineral greens that peek through and layered up color form there.  Earthy tones of the Andean rock including rust reds and terracottas are splashed randomly across the skeins.  There are small flashes of turqouise and hints of purple/gray.  I wanted to echo the incredible bands of color that stripe the mountainside!  The result is a beautiful blend of earthy colors.   I especially love how hints of that mineral green peek out:

I think the overall effect is just magical:

Because I let the colors mix and play randomly across the skeins, these will not pool or flash.  The colors will watercolor across the skein.  Short repeats of color mean you should not see any striping.  Just lovely interplay of color!

As always, with hand dyed yarn it is best to alternate skeins.  With colorways dyed this way you will see a greater variation between skeins so alternating is especially important.

Yarn Pairing Suggestions:

For this warm, earthy colorway I would suggest any of the colors in our Southwest Collection. 

I especially liked it with these two stunners:

Pictured from L to R:  Mojave, Vinicunca Rainbow Mountains, Antelope Canyon.

I think the three together would just be stunning for a larger, fall inspired project!

I also wanted to give you a more neutral pairing.  The blue undertones of this rich gray bring out the mineral green underlayer in our colorway:

Basalt:

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You really can't go wrong with this lovely colorway!

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Swag:

For the sticker we focused on the beautiful natural stripes of the mountainside:

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PATTERN SUGGESTIONS:

Knitting Pattern Suggestion:

Hazel Haven Shawl by Kasia Krzyzyk

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

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/purl-ridge-scarf

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/handsome-cable-pumpkin

Bonus Knitting Suggestion:

Maize by Tin Can Knits

These simple mitts are the kind of pattern you’ll come back to again and again. They’re quick, practical, and a great staple to have in your knitting repertoire—and even better, the pattern is free!

Crochet Pattern Suggestion:

Moonflower Wrap by Elena Fedotova

This shawl is just stunning!  The crochet cables make for such an interesting pattern that mimics the stripes of the mountains.  A simple cable motif worked alongside short rows creates a beautifully sculpted border that develops gradually as the wrap grows. Despite its intricate look, the pattern relies on basic techniques, using mostly single crochet variations and chain stitches.

The finished size is easy to customize, so you can make anything from a small shoulder capelet to a longer, scarf-style wrap. 

Additional Crochet Pattern Suggestion:

The Paisley Beany by Betina Butler

I love how squisy and and modern the texture of this hat is!  The perfect cozy, stylish project.

Paid 1 Skein Crochet

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waffle-sleeve

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crossroads-beanie

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frost-mittens-4

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mainstream-beanie

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

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bracken-bandana-cowl

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/anne-8

Paid 2 Skein Crochet

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drip-drop-cowl-2

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/timeless-texture-trio

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

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-breeze-scarf-4

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diadem-shawl-2

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cottage-vest-2

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brioche-bun-scarf

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hood-in-a-snood

Free 1 Skein Crochet

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/autumn-splendor-wrap

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fly-with-me

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stair-step-wrap

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/willow-crochet-slippers

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amber-frost-headband

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twisted-canyons-hat

Free 2 Skein Crochet

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/croissant-de-lune

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

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moss-stitch-fingerless-gloves-3

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-everyday-beanie

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seed-stitch-camel-cowl

Bonus Crochet Pattern:

Winter Wheat Stitch flat Mittens by Briana K Designs

These simple mitts are the kind of pattern you’ll come back to again and again. They’re quick, practical, and a great staple to have in your crochet repertoire.  I love that the pattern includes sizes from baby through adult!

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