Hand dyed yarns
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based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Spring Pansy is a lilac and yellow variegated colourway - 19.5 micron Superwash Merino Fingering Weight yarn. It has has been hand dyed by myself, Claire Bentley at Cookston Crafts in Aberdeenshire. This yarn has been dyed to give a variegated effect using various colours of professional acid dye.
100 grams
400 metres
100% Superwash Merino.
These have been washed and line dried. Although I have tried to photograph this yarn in plenty natural light, the actual colour may vary slightly to the way the image is presented on your screen. The yarn has been rinsed until the water runs clear, however some bleeding MAY occur and handwashing in a lukewarm solution with wool detergent would be recommended. Do not soak or wring. Do not tumble dry. Made in a smoke free home with love and care x
I’m often asked to put colours together for people and these sets would make a lovely garment.
A Love Note by Tin Can Knits can be made with these kits - up to a 56.5” finished chest measurement cropped version
or alternatively a Lento Sweater by Jonna Helin - up to 48” finished chest measurement
Sheer V Sweater by Jessie Maed - up to 38” finished chest measurement
Primrose Slipover by Along Avec Anna - up to 43” finished chest measurement
If in doubt, please drop me a message if you’d like to double check quantities required for your project.
These kits are in stock and ready to ship.
The yarn base is as follows:
Primula Merino Nylon and Red Velvet Suri Alpaca Silk
Spring Pansy Merino Nylon and Spring Pansy Mohair Silk
Peacock Merino Silk and Peacock Suri Alpaca Silk
Rubus Merino and Armeria Mohair Silk
Violetta Alpaca Cashmere Silk and Violetta Mohair Silk
Honeysuckle Merino Nylon and Magnolia Suri Alpaca Silk
Gala Merino and Aubergine Mohair Silk
Green One of a kind Merino Nylon and Marin Mohair Silk
Each kit contains: 2 × 100g fingering weight and 2 × 50g skeins lace weight fluff
Peacock is a combination of Baby Suri Alpaca and Mulberry Silk which makes for the softest yarn. Great for adding a fluffy halo to your work especially if mohair irritates your skin. Suri alpaca is naturally hypoallergenic.
This yarn has been dyed to give a variegated effect using various colours of professional acid dye.
50 grams
400 metres
Lace weight
74% Baby Suri Alpaca
26 % Mulberry Silk
These have been washed, rinsed and line dried.
The yarn has been rinsed until the water runs clear, however some bleeding MAY occur and handwashing in a lukewarm solution with wool detergent would be recommended. Do not soak or wring. Do not tumble dry.
Made in a smoke free home with love and care x
Honeysuckle is a vibrant pink variegated colourway - Silk Suri & Polyamide.
It has has been hand dyed by myself, Claire Bentley at Cookston Crafts in Aberdeenshire. This yarn has been dyed to give a variegated effect using various colours of professional acid dye.
100 grams
Non Superwash
350 metres
69% Silk
21 % Suri Alpaca
10% Polyamide
These have been washed and line dried. Although I have tried to photograph this yarn in plenty natural light, the actual colour may vary slightly to the way the image is presented on your screen. The yarn has been rinsed until the water runs clear, however some bleeding MAY occur and handwashing in a lukewarm solution with wool detergent would be recommended. Do not soak or wring. Do not tumble dry. Made in a smoke free home with love and care x
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