Specifications
| Brand: | Tahki Yarns |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
Tahki Yarns Oh, Natural! 2 - Terra Collection Fall/Winter eBook
Collection Overview
The Oh, Natural! 2 collection from Tahki Yarns represents the second iteration of their popular handknit design series, originally introduced in Fall 2016. This curated collection features environmentally-conscious knitwear designed for both comfort and contemporary style. Each garment and accessory in the collection is named after a tree varietal, reflecting the brand's respect for nature and commitment to sustainable practices. The designs showcase relaxed, casual styling suitable for modern wardrobes, photographed against backdrops evoking winter's aesthetic.
Design Range and Garment Types
The Oh, Natural! 2 collection encompasses diverse knitwear categories to suit various skill levels and fashion preferences. Designs range from quick-knit chunky pieces to intricate textural garments, offering options for both novice and experienced knitters. The collection includes:
- Outerwear pieces such as hooded ponchos and zipped cabled coats
- Layering garments including pullovers, vests, and wraps
- Accessories such as cowls, capelet cowls, and fringed designs
Yarn Specifications and Materials
All designs throughout the Oh, Natural! 2 collection are knit exclusively in all-natural, environmentally-consciously-made yarns. The featured yarns include Tahki Yarns' premium blends, such as the NEVADA yarn used in the Sassafras Cowl, which combines 70% organic virgin wool with 30% alpaca. This natural fiber composition ensures both quality and environmental responsibility. Yarn weights range from worsted weight for detailed textural pieces to chunky weights for quick-knit projects, with yardage and meterage clearly specified for each design.
Featured Designs
The collection includes twelve distinct designs, each named after tree varieties:
- Sassafras Cowl - A moss stitch cowl knit in Tahki Yarns NEVADA in stone grey, featuring a circumference of 23 inches (58.5 cm) and width of 7 inches (18 cm)
- Moss Stitch Grey Birch Capelet Cowl - A textured capelet-style cowl
- Pitch Pine Textured Vest - A detailed textural vest design
- Cottonwood Fringed Vest - A fringed vest variation
- Larch Pullover - A classic pullover silhouette
- Currents Wrap - A versatile wrap design
- Hawthorne Hooded Poncho - An outerwear piece featuring a hood
- Furry Cowl - A textured cowl accessory
- Hickory Zipped Cabled Coat - A structured outerwear piece with cable detailing and zipper closure, accompanied by a matching cowl
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Oh, Natural! 2 collection demonstrates a variety of knitting techniques suited to different project types and skill levels. Moss stitch appears as a featured pattern stitch, created through alternating knit and purl stitches in a repeating four-round sequence. This classic textural stitch produces a dense, dimensional fabric ideal for cowls and other accessories. The collection also incorporates cable stitches for structured outerwear pieces like the Hickory Zipped Cabled Coat, providing both visual interest and structural integrity.
Designs range from straightforward stockinette-based patterns to more complex textural work, allowing knitters to select projects matching their experience level. Quick-knit options utilize chunky yarns and simple stitch patterns for rapid project completion, while detailed textural pieces challenge experienced knitters with intricate stitch work.
Gauge and Sizing
Precise gauge specifications are provided for each design to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions. For example, the Sassafras Cowl specifies a gauge of approximately 6½ stitches and 10 rounds equaling 4 inches (10 cm) when worked in moss stitch. Designers emphasize the importance of checking gauge before beginning any project to achieve accurate measurements and proper drape.
Design Attribution
The Sassafras Cowl featured in
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