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  Austermann Step Duett Sock Yarn in assorted colors
  Austermann Step Duett Sock Yarn
Austermann STEP Duett Sock Yarn with Aloe
 
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Austermann Step Duett Sock Yarn  The newest addition to the Step family! Step Duett features a collection of 8 matching colorways (16 colors in all), which were dyed to compliment each other. The matching colorways are 50/51, 52/53, 54/55, 56/57, 58/59, 60/61, 62/63 and 64/65.

Like our basic Step, Step Duett is also fused with Aloe Vera and Jojoba oil when spun, resulting in one of the softest and sensational sock yarns in the industry! The Step line will soften your hands when knitting, and soften your feet when wearing. The Aloe Vera and Jojoba oil will last for roughly 40 machine washes.

Austermann Sock Yarn
is 75% Superwash Virgin Wool and 25% Nylon.  This magical Austermann Step sock yarn makes a soft and wonderful sock in new colors!  Many of the Austermann Step colors are well suited for men as well as women and so comfortable. Use a US #1 - US #3 needle for knitting. 

This is an amazing sock yarn from Austermann and a favorite in our shop to be sure with our customers and family. The thing that really struck me about the yarn is how much air is spun into it.  Step has a nice lightweight and springy yarn that has a really soft feel. Austermann Step Yarn 1The jojoba oil that is in the yarn makes it a pleasure to knit with. Don't worry though, there is absolutely no greasy feel or anything like that, it just softens your hands as you knit. I'm making my brother Travis here at the shop a pair of socks with this yarn and he can't wait for me to finish them. This yarn knits well with the Lantern Moon Sox Sticks which are a little pricey but worth it. I found that I could throw the socks I am working on in my backpack and every stitch would still be on the needles when I pulled my knitting project out again. The Sox Sticks hold this yarn just enough to keep the stitches on the needles but my knitting slides right along when I'm working. This yarn, like pretty much every yarn on the market, would also work well with the addi turbo knitting needles.
If you like to knit socks on two circulars the addi needles are the best.
Austermann Step Sock YarnIf you are interested in speeding up your sock knitting check out Socks Soar On Two Circular Needles by Cat Bordhi. Once you have mastered that try knitting a pair of socks on two circulars at the same time Socks II: How to Knit 2 Socks at the Same Time.
You will love the array of colors that Austermann Step yarn is available in and many of the colors guys seem to like which is rare. This yarn will surprise you with how much cushion it has and its soft feel. I'm treating myself to some of these socks next!

After many requests I finally started making Travis some socks as I mentioned above. I chose to use the Austermann Step KnittingAustermann Step yarn color 17 and I used The Knitters Handy book of Patterns for the sock pattern. I have made the socks in this book many times and they always turn out great. I love being able to knit a swatch and find my guage and adjust the pattern to my guage vs. adjusting my needles or yarn to fit a guage. I used the Lantern Moon rosewood sox stix in size 5 and size 3 for the socks. I needed two balls of yarn because I knit 9 inches of ribbing for the ankles and my brother has pretty big feet (size 11.5). I chose to end the ribbing when I started the feet rather than continue it down the top of the foot. I have a special trick to avoid holes when I pick up the instep stitches and that is to pick up an extra stitch at either end and immediately knit them together. This can be rather awkward but it is well worth the extra effort. I learned this from the tips and tricks section in The Knitters Handy book of Patterns. The instructions in the book for grafting using the kitchener stitch were really well explained and I didn't have any trouble getting a great toe on the socks. The result is one very happy big brother. Be sure to ask to see his socks when you stop by the shop in Spokane. He probably will be wearing them.  Happy Knitting!

Rachel Romine, Paradise Fibers

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Austermann Step Duett The newest addition to the Step family! Step Duett features a collection of 8 matching colorways (16 colors in all), which were dyed to compliment each other. The matching colorways are 50/51, 52/53, 54/55, 56/57, 58/59, 60/61, 62/63 and 64/65.  100g Super Soft Fingering Weight Sock Yarn 75% Superwash Virgin Wool 25% Nylon Step with Jojoba and Aloe Vera.  Jojoba and Aloe Vera are some of the oldest well known medicinal plants. Now the skin care active ingredients are also available in Austermann sock yarn: STEP YARN is equipped with Jojoba and Aloe Vera extract two in itself optimally complementary active components that care for feet on the go. The effect is proven to remain after more than 40 household washes! Through the special treatment, STEP receives a cashmere-like, soft touch. Jojoba The oil of the Jojoba bush fruit is not a vegetable oil, but a high-quality liquid wax. It protects the skin against dryness without leaving behind a greasy film because it is completely absorbed by the skin. Jojoba oil can reduce inflammation, improve cell regeneration and calm the skin. It improves the elasticity of the skin and provides a comfortably fresh feeling. In addition, the numerous active substances carry vitamin A, E and F, amino acids as well as unsaturated fatty acids. Aloe Vera especially in the wellness and in some medical areas, has successfully been used. Over 160 substances have been found in the plant, for example the vitamins A, C, D, E and traces of B12 as well as lipids and proteins. The enzyme Bradykinase can be helpful with inflammations and pains, and Salicylic acid is known for its analgesic effect. We are proud to introduce the addition of the entire Austermann line of fine knitting yarns and patterns. An industry favorite for years, Austermann specializes in high end fibers and cutting edge designs.

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