Detail from the ALLSPICE vest kit. No two kits have exactly the same colors of yarns.
Liisu? In Estonian, Liisu is generally a "country girl" kind of name. Liisu was the name of Merike's first sheep. With the addition of more sheep, it became the name of her farm. Though no longer farming, "Liisu" became so much a part of her life that when a name was needed for her yarns, there it was. Pronunciation? "Lee-Sue" (accent on first syllable).
NEWS: In early 2005, as Merike was faced with a very tight travel schedule and yarn orders to fill, Kelly Eells dove in to the rescue. Kelly, a long-time dye assistant, assumed the responsibility for most of the operations of Liisu Yarns of the production dyeing, marketing and order fulfillment. Her positive energy, cheerful demeanor, great color sense and years of experience with the dyepots tremendously enhances this business.
So - with Kelly's direction, Liisu Yarns merged with The Unique Sheep. Merike will be able to devote more time to writing, designing and teaching as well as providing the bulk of the natural dyed yarns.
So, you really can't order anything from this website. If you have questions about ordering any of the patterns/yarn kits, please email KELLY.
above left: Berry Cloche,above right: Origami Bear as seen in Knitter's Magazine, Summer'03 issue and in XRX Babies & Toddlers book.. For info on yarn packs, see "More Kits" page.
At left: Merike's Estonian Lace Sun Hat; above are two versions of my Estonian Patent Stitch Garden Hat. Patterns available including milliner's wire and wire fastener for the brim - $8ea.
Clockwise from top left: Merike's 2-needle Tailored Toboggan in hand painted yarns, in natural colored yarns, Anna Zilboorg's
Coriander sweater (these available HERE) Merike's Trellising mohair sweater (available from Koenig Farm & Spinnery),
