Lace is usually synonymous with delicacy, but Zealana Kiwi Lace yarn is both fine and resilient, so it is the perfect choice for garments that need to go the extra mile, and stand up to lots of washing! The addition of cotton to the much loved merino/possum blend makes Kiwi lighter and cooler, making it just right for trans-seasonal garments. It’s part of Zealana’s Performa Series, which is designed to be a harder-wearing, yet still luxurious, yarn. This yarn is great for shawls, wraps, hats, cardigans, and other garments to help navigate changeable weather. If you want a heavier weight version, try Zealana Kiwi Fingering yarn. Kiwi Lace Patterns Mary-Anne Mace’s Liquid Geography shawl pattern is simply breathtaking. It uses 4–5 balls of Kiwi Lace to create a delicate and stunning design. The free Summer Jacket Tongariro by Claudia Finlay is the ultimate summer accessory, a lace jacket knitted seamlessly in the round. The V-Neck Tunic pattern by John Brinegar is a challenging pattern to crochet. It features circle motifs, miniature motifs and hairpin-lace panels connected with chains. About Zealana Woolyarns, the owner of Zealana, was the first company to spin possum yarns. They created the Zealana brand in order to showcase their ultra soft, light, warm and durable luxury hand knitting yarns. Their Performa series of yarns features machine washable possum blends. Settlers brought the non-native possum to New Zealand in the 19th century for the purpose of building a fur industry. Then the possums devastated New Zealand’s bird population. When you buy Zealana yarns, you are helping manage the possum population in New Zealand, and helping prevent possum predation on New Zealand native birds. You’re also getting yarn made with a fibre that is breathable, warmer than either merino or cashmere, and luxuriously soft.
