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Kona Sock Superwash Merino - INDIGO

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:13:45 -0400

$28.00
Kona Fingering - DK weight (slightly thinner than our DK)
100% Superwash Merino Wool
4-ply
approx. 560 yards

Gauge: 7-9 sts per inch using size 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) needles

This colorway would go perfectly with Jewels Too, which is perfectly-matched to it, and would be great for socks with different-colored toes and heels. You can knit the leg and foot with Indigo and the heel and toe with Jewels Too; then reverse the colors for another unique pair!

It's machine-washable, but I would strongly suggest gentle hand-washing.

Each skein of yarn that I dye is in a one-of-a-kind colorway unless I do two or three skeins at once using the same method for each.

Most of them are dyed using Jacquard acid dyes, but I will also use Wilton's icing colors or Kool-Aid (or a combination of two or three of those) to get the colors and/or effects that I want to achieve.

There are also a variety of hand-dyeing techniques and methods that I employ to create my yarn colors, but my preferred method is kettle-dyeing. I love the subtle variation of color and the gentle blending of the various shades that can be achieved with this method.

Yarns can be wound into center-pull cakes before shipping if preferred.

If you have any questions or ideas (thoughts, criticisms, praise), please leave me a message and I'll reply as soon as I can. Thanks for looking!

Sock String - CHERRY

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:13:45 -0400

$18.00
Listing is for two skeins.

Fingering
75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon
4-ply
approx. 231 yards per skein

Gauge: 7-8 sts per inch using size 1-3 (2.25-3.25mm) needles

This yarn is so thin, it reminds me of string, and it's not as soft as our SoftSock. Self-patterning. It's machine-washable, but I would strongly suggest gentle hand-washing; lay flat to dry or block as needed.

Each skein of yarn that I dye is in a one-of-a-kind colorway unless I do two or three skeins at once using the same method for each.

Most of them are dyed using Jacquard acid dyes, but I will also use Wilton's icing colors or Kool-Aid (or a combination of two or three of those) to get the colors and/or effects that I want to achieve.

There are also a variety of hand-dyeing techniques and methods that I employ to create my yarn colors, but my preferred method is kettle-dyeing. I love the subtle variation of color and the gentle blending of the various shades that can be achieved with this method.

Yarns can be wound into center-pull cakes before shipping if preferred.

If you have any questions or ideas (thoughts, criticisms, praise), please leave me a message and I'll reply as soon as I can. Thanks for looking!

Pure Merino DK - CLUELESS

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:13:45 -0400

$12.00
DK weight
100% Merino Wool
4-ply
approx. 246 yards

Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch using size 5 (3.75mm) needles

This is a basic merino wool that's great for soakers, hats, mittens, scarves and felting projects! Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry.

(For a similar wool yarn, see our Pure Peruvian.)

Each skein of yarn that I dye is in a one-of-a-kind colorway unless I do two or three skeins at once using the same method for each.

Most of them are dyed using Jacquard acid dyes, but I will also use Wilton's icing colors or Kool-Aid (or a combination of two or three of those) to get the colors and/or effects that I want to achieve.

There are also a variety of hand-dyeing techniques and methods that I employ to create my yarn colors, but my preferred method is kettle-dyeing. I love the subtle variation of color and the gentle blending of the various shades that can be achieved with this method.

Yarns can be wound into center-pull cakes before shipping if preferred.

If you have any questions or ideas (thoughts, criticisms, praise), please leave me a message and I'll reply as soon as I can. Thanks for looking!

Pure Merino DK - CHARTREUSE

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:13:45 -0400

$12.00
DK weight
100% Merino Wool
4-ply
approx. 246 yards

Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch using size 5 (3.75mm) needles

This yarn is a very bright chartreuse and lime green with some bits of turquoise peeking through here and there; not for the faint of heart! It's a basic merino wool that's great for soakers, hats, mittens, scarves and felting projects! Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry.

(For a similar wool yarn, see our Pure Peruvian.)

Each skein of yarn that I dye is in a one-of-a-kind colorway unless I do two or three skeins at once using the same method for each.

Most of them are dyed using Jacquard acid dyes, but I will also use Wilton's icing colors or Kool-Aid (or a combination of two or three of those) to get the colors and/or effects that I want to achieve.

There are also a variety of hand-dyeing techniques and methods that I employ to create my yarn colors, but my preferred method is kettle-dyeing. I love the subtle variation of color and the gentle blending of the various shades that can be achieved with this method.

Yarns can be wound into center-pull cakes before shipping if preferred.

If you have any questions or ideas (thoughts, criticisms, praise), please leave me a message and I'll reply as soon as I can. Thanks for looking!

Baby Sock - TURQUOISE LIME

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:13:45 -0400

$36.00
This listing is for two skeins.

Fingering
100% Superwash Merino
4-ply
approx. 180 yards per skein

Gauge: 32 sts x 32 rows = 4-inch x 4-inch using size 1-2 (2.25-2.5mm) needles

Base yarn is Dale of Norway Baby Ull. The pictures don't do it justice, as it pops with bright chartreuse and limes, some deep turquoise splashes and some yellow here and there. It is extremely soft and would be perfect for baby socks, hats and mittens, and there is enough in both skeins for an average size pair of adult socks. It's machine-washable, but I would strongly suggest gentle hand-washing; lay flat to dry or block as needed.

Each skein of yarn that I dye is in a one-of-a-kind colorway unless I do two or three skeins at once using the same method for each.

Most of them are dyed using Jacquard acid dyes, but I will also use Wilton's icing colors or Kool-Aid (or a combination of two or three of those) to get the colors and/or effects that I want to achieve.

There are also a variety of hand-dyeing techniques and methods that I employ to create my yarn colors, but my preferred method is kettle-dyeing. I love the subtle variation of color and the gentle blending of the various shades that can be achieved with this method.

Yarns can be wound into center-pull cakes before shipping if preferred.

If you have any questions or ideas (thoughts, criticisms, praise), please leave me a message and I'll reply as soon as I can. Thanks for looking!

Pure Peruvian - PLUM