WHAT IS A YARN Fade?

This fun knitting trend got a boost with Andrea Mowry's "Find Your Fade Shawl" and now there are many patterns (see patterns below) using a combination of 3 or more skeins of matched similar but varying colors that knit up to make a wonderful, self striping fabric. These Fade Kits feature Artyarns' beautiful multi-skein handpainted colorways and a free pattern download. For a wild look go for the Merino Cloud Neons or for a more subtle look look at our Limited Edition Joshua Tree Fade Packs with free pattern book.

Wait there's more! Gradient Kits = Fade Kits

Yes, Artyarns developed a "Gradient Kit" for some patterns, which is another name for a Fade Kit. Artyarns 6 skein Gradient Shawls and the 4 skein Gradient Shawl are 2 more examples of Gradient/Fade patterns. And there's also the Missoni Slip Stitch Sweater that combines a 6 skein Gradient Kit with a contrast color in Merino Cloud

Wow! So many choices!

Scroll down and choose between fibers Merino Cloud or Silk Mohair and number of color skeins (3-6) in your fade. Need patterns? We've got those too, matched up with your fade kit choice, and of course they're free with your yarn purchase.

Artyarns september 2022 Slipped Knitalong FADEPACKs

NOTE! TO PUrchase these fadepacks with their KAL pattern click here to visit the September 2022 KAL page!

PATTERNS FOR GRADIENTS & FADEKITS