Description

Earthy wool mini skein set, 20 gr each skein, hand dyed mini skeins

Each skein is 20gr of 100% merino wool, for a total of 100gr in 5 different colors.

This mini skein set is ideal for a small craft projects to experiment within your knitting, crochet and weaving!

The colors in this mini skein set are:

Brown: this rich, deep brown pigment is sourced from Cyprus and is a form of natural iron oxide.

Grey: this grey merino yarn is made using powdered graphite as a natural dye. Graphite is a carbon-based mineral, also used to make pencil cores.

Red: this shy red color is made using a finely powdered reddish-brown mineral rock rich in Hematite.

Beige: this light golden beige color is made using as a dye a finely powdered earth rich in brownish-yellow clay, sourced nearby Siena, Italy.

Orange: this peach orange pigment is made using as a dye a finely powdered earth rich in iron and manganese, sourced in Italy.

Yarn Weight: Fingering Weight

Blend: 100% Merino Wool

Needles: 3.50mm (US 4) – 5.50mm (US 9)

Hook: 3.00mm (C) – 5.00mm (H)

Yardage: each skein is 20gr (0.7 oz) / 65m (71 yd)

Tension: 30 stitches, 21 rows to 10cm/4″

Care: Hand wash and dry flat

Color fastness: yes, very color fast (hand wash)