SALE Price: close-out on this colorway! This teal mini skein evokes the shipwreck scenes in retro underwater adventure films we watched on re-runs when we were young. Somehow it seems like the color of the water in old-timey films and TV. It's dyed using a blend of colors -- resulting in a lovely tonal. Perfect accent for your lightweight projects. Or get a handful of minis for some fun stripey socks.
The extra-fine merino wool (19.5 microns) is especially cushy and feels great on sensitive skin. It's blended with a bit of nylon for extra durability -- perfect for long-wearing projects.
Dyed by us in our home state of Washington using professional commercial dyes that won't fade or bleed.
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ABOUT THE YARN:
- 80 meters (87 yards) / 20 gramsÂ
- 4ply Deluxe Fingering Weight Sock Yarn Â
- 85% Superwash Extrafine Merino (19.5 micron)
- 15% Nylon YarnÂ
- Hand Wash in cool water / Dry FlatÂ
- Recommended Needle Size: 2.5 - 4mm needle (US 1.5 - 6 needle / Crochet C-G)
- Gauge (stockinette stitch): 28sts x 36 rows over 4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles
I haven’t had time to knit with this yet, but I have a project in mind for this summer. This checks all the boxes for a shawl I have my eye on, and I know the base will be perfect because I’ve knit with it before!
Very soft yarn and pretty colors.
The Extrafine Merino Sock yarn is the softest, finest yarn I have worked with! I absolutely Love It!
S.Calvert
This yarn was a joy to knit with and it washes up well too - no fading or pilling. I loved that the tonal color shifts add interest to the stockinette portions of the pattern but don't have enough contrast that they distract from the lace.
It's hard to find dyers that can certify that their wool is mulesing-free - I truly appreciate that Global Backyard takes the time to do this research and use ethically sourced yarn as their base. The dye job is beautiful - it's done in a small shop but using professional methods so the color doesn't rub off on your hands or fade in the wash.
This yarn is so soft - it feels like cashmere! I'm using it to knit socks because it has the nylon mixed in, which is a must! I love the subtle color changes in the Cherry Blossom colorway! I also reached out to the dyer, Gina, and she is absolutely wonderful!!