Jody Long Yarns

"Ciao" is a soft, DK weight, 100% SuperWash Italian spun Extrafine Merino Wool. This beautiful luxury merino yarn has great stitch definition for cables and textured patterns, all the while looking really sharp in plain stockinette stitch. It is as versatile as it is luxurious, conveying a fabulous color story.

100% SuperWash Extrafine Merino Wool
115yds/50g Ball / Pull Skein
DK / Double Knit / Light Weight #3
Suggested Knitting Gauge: 21-24 sts over 4in with US 5-7 needles

Try out the new variegated version of Ciao: Ciao Carnival. Mix and match the solids and coordinated variegated colorways to add interest to your projects!

Notable Publications & Patterns: 

Ciao Baby: 11 fun designs for kids

Sweet Knits For Baby

Winter Breeze: 10 Fashion-Forward Knits for Men & Women

This lovely yarn bears the original Gaelic name for the kingdom of Scotland as its subtle and stunning tweed effect and colors are inspired by the Scottish Highlands. This tweedy yarn combines a luxurious blend of Merino Wool and Superfine Alpaca, accented with a taste of viscose sourced from German sustainable forestry.

Alba is suitable for traditional cabled sweaters and palatable enough for even color work. There are vibrant and subtle shades to suit everyone.

DK Weight / #3

382yds/350m / 100g / 3.52oz Pull Skein Ball
50% Merino Wool / 25% Superfine Alpaca / 25% Viscose

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 23sts and 31 rows over 4in using US 5 / 3.75mm knitting needles.

Notable Patterns:

• Seaforth Pattern Book with 7 fashion forward designs
• Complimentary upon request with your qualifying purchase of Alba
• Mac Sweater
• Nessa Scarf and Hat set
• Edina Fair Isle Cardigan
• Fallen Leaf Cable & Lace Shawl
• Charmaine Sweater
• Larisa Sweater
• Tanya Sweater
• Dina Sweater
• Edina Cardigan
• Rosa Sweater
• Sonja Sweater
• Wildness Sweater
• Oak Sweater
• Tino Sweater
• Please Contact us for pattern assistance

Imported.

This easy-care organic cotton blend yarn made using Eco-Friendly dyes is perfect for babies and children, or anyone with delicate skin. At a generous 360 yards per skein, just a few skeins will yield a substantial finished garment.

Fine / #2
360yds/329m / 100g / Pull Skein Ball 
60% Organic Cotton / 40% Acrylic

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 25sts and 31 rows over 4in using US 3 / 3.25mm knitting needles. 

Notable Publications & Patterns: 

• Cutie Pie Knits

Soft, smooth, and with just a hint of shimmer, Jody Long Coastline is a yarn perfect for warm weather projects. Cotton, viscose, nylon, and linen combine to create a stay-cool yarn with strength, durability, and drape in this aran weight yarn. Uniquely constructed, Coastline has a core of fluffy natural colored fibers wrapped in a spiral chainette cage. Tanks, tees, and cardigans will be comfortable and cool to wear knit or crocheted in Coastline.

Medium Weight #4
218yds/199m / 100g / Pull Skein Ball 
33% Cotton / 28% Viscose / 27% Nylon (polyamide) / 12% Linen

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 17sts over 4in using US 9 / 5.5mm knitting needles. 

Notable Publications & Patterns: 

• Summer Breeze

Jody Long loves the beauty of Andes & the alpacas & peruvian wool harvested there and spun into fabulous yarns. Amo = I love you in Spanish + Andes ... Andeamo was born! Made in Peru, this super-bulky wool/alpaca blend is the yarn we’ve all been waiting for. Lightly spun two-ply is a dream to knit with and on US size 15s, it will fly off your needles. It is available in bright saturated colors to complement Jody Long’s own gifted pattern support.

Jody Long Andeamo is a super bulky yarn available in a gorgeous palette of jewel tones and neutrals that will work up in a flash! Think colorwork coats, cozy cowls, and cabled sweaters in this toasty blend of wool and alpaca. Andeamo is comprised of two thick plies that give the finished yarn an excellent cush factor perfect for snuggly finished projects that will keep you warm all winter.

Super Bulky / #6
175yds / 200g 
85% Wool / 15% Alpaca 

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 9-10sts over 4in using US 15 / 10mm knitting needles. 

Notable Patterns:
Hygge

• Maja
• Linnea
• Freya (short)
• Freya (long)
• Nora
• Emilie
• Matheo
• Alma Scarf
• Alma Cowl
• Alma Hat
• Alma Mittens
• Milla Wrap

Jody Long patterns available from Icon Fiber Arts (these patterns are available in leaflet form only, not electronically):

• Evelyn Sweater Pattern
• Style Hat Patterns
• Moda Cushion Patterns
• Claire Poncho Pattern
• Andes Cushion and Blanket Pattern Set
• Rebecca Sweater Pattern
• Sandra Sweater Pattern
• Lisa Poncho Pattern

New colors for 2021 are Snowy, Jet, Emerald, Claret, Inca, and Cobalt. 

New colors for 2022 are Eggplant, Plum, Forest, Rain, Branch, and Flower! 

New colors for 2024 are Icing, Poppy, Citrus, Navy, Myrtle, Turquoise.

Discontinued colors: Pumpkin, 12, Jet 14, Emerald 15.

Dye-lotted. We try our best to match dye lots for each order, however that is not always possible. Andeamo is shipped to us 6 skeins per bag. Any quantity of greater than 6 skeins may not be possible to match dye lots. Please contact us with any questions. 

Cottontails - As its name suggests, this 100% brushed cotton is as soft as a bunny!
New for Spring 2022, celebrated international designer Jody Long lifts our spirits with a new collection of colors and patterns. Cottontails is a collection of both soft spring pastels and fun brights - much needed after the winter doldrums!

100% Cotton
Worsted Weight / Medium #4
75g / 164yds
Knitting Gauge: Knits to 18 sts over 4in on US 8 / 5mm

Care: 

Iron Low :: Do Not Tumble Dry :: Dry in Shade :: Dry Flat :: Do Not Bleach :: Machine Wash in Cold Water, Gentle Cycle

Notable Designs: 

The pattern offerings are geared for “Mum and Me”. The designs are created for your favorite ladies as well as your favorite little ones!

Jody Long Andeamo Lite is an Aran to Medium Weight yarn that is a new yarn inspired by the original Andeamo. It is available in a gorgeous palette of jewel tones and neutrals that will work up in a flash! Think colorwork coats, cozy cowls, and cabled sweaters in this toasty blend of wool and alpaca. Andeamo is comprised of two thick plies that give the finished yarn an excellent cush factor perfect for snuggly finished projects that will keep you warm all winter.

Medium Weight / #4
437yds / 200g 
85% Wool / 15% Alpaca 

+ Knitting Gauge: 16-20sts over 4in using US 8 / 5mm knitting needles. 

Notable Patterns:

• Winter Forest: 8 Designs ideal for winter
• Fern Sweater Pattern
• Gillian Sweater Pattern
• Jan Sweater Pattern

Summer Delight by Jody Long truly lives up to its name! It is an absolute delight to work with. Create a soft, light weight, and fashionable garment that you will enjoy for many seasons! The fashion forward color selection and 9 designs available in the Warm Days knitting pattern book present a multitude of possibilities to dress up your summer wardrobe. 

90% Organic Cotton / 10% Cashmere
Light Weight #3 / DK Weight
253 yards / 100 grams 
Suggested Knitting Gauge - Knits to 21 stitches over 4 inches on US 5.

Notable Patterns:

Warm Days Knitting Pattern Book by Jody Long

Rovesoft is a blend of Peruvian Alpaca and Highland Wool that knits up at a user-friendly gauge of 16 stitches per four inches on US 9 (5.5mm) needles. The combination of Peruvian alpaca and Highland wool creates a workhorse yarn designed for long lasting, easy care garments that are soft to the touch. Rovesoft is suitable for all types of knitting and crochet and is sure to become your go-to yarn for both adults and kids' wear alike.

Medium Weight #4
197yds / 100g Hank 
50% Peruvian Alpaca, 45% Acrylic, 5% Highland Wool

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 16.52 sts over 4in using US 9 / 5.5mm knitting needles. 

Notable Publications & Patterns: 

Alpamayo is the perfect marriage between luxurious softness and durability for daily wear. We are thrilled to add this yarn for 2021 during its worldwide debut. The pattern offerings are consistent with Jody Long's timeless, yet modern, designs. You will want to include Alpamayo as a staple in your repertoire for years to come. The yarn has a subtle sheen, the softness of happy clouds, and gives us good feels inside too with the ecological addition of organic cotton. 

Alpamayo is named for one of the most conspicuous peaks in the Peruvian Andes, is an intoxicating blend of GOTS-certified Organic Peruvian Tanguis cotton and Extrafine baby alpaca. Tanguis Cotton is known to be of exceptional quality because of its soft touch, strength, excellent absorption and high dye affinity. Softer than air, Alpamayo was created for year-round knitting. Extrafine baby alpaca keeps us warm during colder months while organic Tanguis cotton keeps us cool in warmer weather. It's the ideal combination of natural fibers.

Medium Weight #4
191yds/175m / 100g / Hank 
50% Organic Tanguis Cotton / 50% Baby Alpaca

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 20sts over 4in using US 6 / 4mm knitting needles. 

Notable Publications & Patterns: 

• City Shapes: 8 modern designs for winter
• Ava Oversize Sweater
• Abigail Cable Knit Sweater
• Azteca Scarf, Hat, & Mitts Set

Introducing Lino Moda—a fresh take on your favorite shades! We’ve selected 18 of your most-loved colors and added a subtle twist by blending light and dark tones of the same hue, creating a beautifully textured, dimensional look. Made from a lightweight blend of linen and cotton, Lino Moda is perfect for warm-weather projects, offering breathability and comfort in every stitch. Plus, caring for your creations is easy—this yarn is machine washable, making it an ideal choice for breezy, everyday garments and accessories.

50% Linen / 50% Cotton
137 yards / 75g
Light weight #3
4 Ply
Needle US 5 / 3.75 mm
Machine wash 30°C, gentle cycle

Jody Long's most luxurious yarn in his collection is an extra-fine merino that is blown through a polyamide core to create a soft fuzzy yarn with a delicate halo effect. This unique construction yields a durable, yet featherlight weight, fabric that is ideal for cool weather garments and accessories. The colors are each a semisolid gradiating wash effect. 

Light Weight #3 / DK

75g / 365 yards

Knits to 21-24 sts over 4in on US 5-7 needles

Notable Patterns: 

Airspun - Autumn Hues

Flora, by international designer Jody Long, screams spring and summer fashion with a new twist on color for 2022. This 100% cotton multi-plied yarn offers color, fashion and comfort. The new colorways demonstrate Jody’s chic design sense that uses artistically curated fibers in on-trend and wearable garments! Visit our store to see an incredible model garment on display using Flora! 

100% Cotton
295yd / 270m - 100g / 3.52oz
Fine Weight #2 / Sport Weight
Knitting Gauge: US 3 / 3.25mm - Knits to 24 stitches over 4in

Care: 

Dry clean any solvent but trichlo-ethylene :: Iron Low :: Do not tumble dry :: Dry in shade :: Dry Flat :: Do not bleach :: Machine wash cold water, gentle cycle 

Colourspun is a crafter’s delight. The Virgin wool used to make Colourspun is taken directly from a lamb’s very first shearing. This wool guarantees that is coming from the sheep to your needles, to knit up a warm & soft garment. Each colourway was carefully crafted to unravel its edgy tones, the glamourous & self-striping fashionable colors designed in Tuscany. Aftercare is a breeze as Colourspun is machine washable on a cold gentle cycle, and dried flat.

53% Virgin Wool, 47% Acrylic
Country of origin: Italy

Standard Weight 5 / Bulky yarn

197 yds/ 100 g

Knits 14 sts over 4 inches on US 10.5 / 6.5mm

Crochets 8-11 sts over 4 inches on Hook K10.5

Jody Long introduces a new variegated version of his iconic Ciao yarn expanding the creative possibilities to a whole new level with this yarn's extensive pattern library. "Ciao" is a soft, DK weight, 100% SuperWash Italian spun Extrafine Merino Wool. This beautiful luxury merino yarn has great stitch definition for cables and textured patterns, all the while looking really sharp in plain stockinette stitch. It is as versatile as it is luxurious, conveying a fabulous color story.

100% SuperWash Extrafine Merino Wool
115yds/50g Ball / Pull Skein
DK / Double Knit / Light Weight #3
Suggested Knitting Gauge: 21-24 sts over 4in with US 5-7 needles

Notable Publications & Patterns: 

Ciao Baby: 11 fun designs for kids

Sweet Knits For Baby

Winter Breeze: 10 Fashion-Forward Knits for Men & Women

The same luxurious tweed of the original Alba is now available as an Aran weight yarn newly offered for fall 2023. This lovely yarn bears the original Gaelic name for the kingdom of Scotland as its subtle and stunning tweed effect and colors are inspired by the Scottish Highlands. This tweedy yarn combines a luxurious blend of Merino Wool and Superfine Alpaca, accented with a taste of viscose sourced from German sustainable forestry.

Alba is suitable for traditional cabled sweaters and palatable enough for even color work. There are vibrant and subtle shades to suit everyone.

Medium Weight / #4

175yds/160m / 100g / 3.52oz Pull Skein Ball
50% Merino Wool / 25% Superfine Alpaca / 25% Viscose

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 16 stitches over 4in using US 9 / 5.50mm knitting needles.

Suggested Crochet Gauge: Single crochet 11-14 stitches per 4in using US Hook I/9.

Notable Patterns:

• Complimentary upon request with your qualifying purchase of Alba Aran
• Genevieve Sweater
• Lucinda Cardigan Sweater
• Micaela Sweater
• Priscilla Wrap
• Please Contact us for pattern assistance

Imported.

Meet Happy Stripes, the vibrant cousin of My Little Sunshine! This self-striping yarn brings an eye-catching flair, making every project truly unique. Crafted with eco-friendly dyes and designed for delicate skin, this machine-washable yarn is perfect for babies, children, and anyone who loves softness and comfort. With a generous 360 yards per skein, just a few skeins are all you need to create beautiful, substantial garments that will brighten any wardrobe. Put a smile on their face with Happy Stripes!

Fine / #2
360yds/329m / 100g / Pull Skein Ball 
60% Organic Cotton / 40% Acrylic

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 25sts and 31 rows over 4in using US 3 / 3.25mm knitting needles. 

Notable Publications & Patterns: 

• Cutie Pie Knits

This new version of Andeamo Lite comes in 6 colors that scream “knit me”! From classic stockinette, to Jody’s trademark cables, these new designs will please all the cable junkies and inspire those yet to discover the cable craze! Think colorwork coats, cozy cowls, and cabled sweaters in this toasty blend of wool and alpaca. Andeamo Lite is comprised of two thick plies that give the finished yarn an excellent cush factor perfect for snuggly finished projects that will keep you warm all winter.

Medium Weight / #4
437yds / 200g Hank
85% Wool / 15% Alpaca 

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 16-20sts over 4in using US 8 / 5mm knitting needles. 

Suggested Crochet Gauge: Single crochet 11-14 stitches per 4in using hook US H-8.

Care: Hand wash :: dry flat :: do not bleach :: do not tumble dry :: iron low :: dry clean short cycle

Notable Patterns:

Fern Sweater Pattern
Iris Sweater Pattern
Katya Sweater Pattern