Wine Dark Sea Superwash Merino Sock Yarn

Description

Homer used the phrase "wine dark sea", and modern scientists and naturalists have tried to decide if the phrase means red or blue. This skein covers all bases, with shades of pinks, purples, and reds. There is plenty here to make an adult pair of socks.

Fiber: 75% Superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon
Yarn type: Fingering weight, 4-ply
Weight: 100 grams, over 400 yards
Needle size: 0-2
Gauge: 7-8 stitches per inch
Care: Machine washable, dry gentle

This yarn can be put into a center-pull ball (AKA yarn cake) if you like -- just put "ball" in the Comments to Seller box as you check out.

This item will ship via USPS First Class Mail within 2 days of payment. Purchases of $60 or more will automatically be upgraded to USPS Priority Mail at no extra charge.

**Washington State residents will be charged sales tax of 9% through PayPal. I will calculate the correct sales tax for your location and refund the difference through PayPal by the time your yarn ships. Sales tax is now based on the location of the receipt of goods.**

Please contact me for shipping rates outside the US.

Added on Aug 30, 2009