Hand-dyed in Wakefield, QC. Riverside Studios was the very first hand-dyed yarn that we ordered for Yarns Untangled and to continues to be one of our very favourite yarn companies. They boast a wide selection of truly beautiful colourways, hand-dyed out of Wakefield, Quebec. This yarn is a unique 2 step 8-ply Superwash 80% merino, 20% nylon blend. A fingering weight yarn, it is soft for next to skin wear. A round, bouncy yarn with great stitch definition. One skein is enough for a beautiful pair of adult socks, a lovely shawl, or a baby garment. The skein is 115 grams and 443 yards. Size: fingering/sockContent: 80% wool, 20% nylonWeight: 115g (4oz)Yardage: 405 metres (443 yards)Gauge: 24-32 stitches per 10cm (4”)Suggested Needles: 2-4.5mm (US 0-7)Suggested Hooks: 2-4.5mm (C-G)Care: Machine or hand wash cold, lay flat to dryWinding: this yarn comes in a skein. We recommend it be wound either by hand or on a ball winder and swift before use. See our in-store winding policy here. **Each skein of hand-dyed yarn is a unique item. As such, the yarn you receive can differ somewhat from batch to batch, and from this picture. While we do our best to represent here the colourways of each dyer, it is possible that the yarn you receive may not look exactly like the one seen here. While no dye lot is available, they are usually dyed in batches and we do our utmost to ensure each skein of the same colourway and your order matches as well as possible. Always buy enough yarn for your project. If we cannot guarantee a good match between skeins, we will contact you before shipment to make arrangements.
