The Flying Dutchman

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A heavily variegated colorway with minimal pooling, The Flying Dutchman has dusty linen sails with black, blue, green and brown. 🎨 This yarn is hand-dyed in small batches. Each ske in is unique. Buy everything you need for your project at once, plus one extra, and our team will match your skeins for you. 🧶 Perfect for knitting and crochet projects. Whether you’re making socks, shawls, sweaters, or scarves, Bad Sheep Yarn delivers stunning color payoff with soft, strong fibers. 🐑 Superwash wool bases are washer-safe. For best results, hand wash and lay flat to dry. Machine wash cold on delicate if needed, but avoid heat or agitation. 🦙 Luxury bases require gentle care. Suri Alpaca and Mulberry Silk bases are non-superwash. Hand wash only and steam block to preserve texture and shape. ⚠️ All yarn is sold in skeins and must be caked (wound) before use. New to hand-dyed yarn? Visit our website for a quick demo on how to wind your skein into a cake. We also offer optional winding services, which add 3–5 business days to processing. Wound skeins are not eligible for returns. Fingering—75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon (4ply), 462 Yards | 422 Meters (100g). This strong, low-pilling sock yarn is perfect for daily wear projects like socks, shawls, and lightweight garments.Knitting Needle: US 1-3 Crochet Hook: B-1 to E-4Sparkle Fingering – 75/20/5 SW Merino/Nylon/Stellina (2ply), 438 Yards | 400 Meters (100g). A durable sock-weight yarn with a subtle shimmer spun throughout. Adds a hint of sparkle without sacrificing strength.Knitting Needle: US 1–3 Crochet Hook: B-1 to E-4 Sparkle DK - 75/20/5 SW Merino/Nylon/Stellina (4ply), 231 Yards | 211 Meters (100g). Cozy 4 -ply yarn that has a slight silver glimmer to it. Use it for the most glamorous of projects! Knitting Needle: US 3-5 Crochet Hook: 7 to I-9Sport—100% Superwash Merino (3ply), 328 Yards | 422 Meters (100g). This beautiful 3-ply sport yarn has excellent body and shine and is great for all-purpose garments and accessories.Knitting Needle: US 3-5 Crochet Hook: E-4 to 7DK – 75/25 DK Superwash Merino/Nylon (4ply), 245 Yards | 224 Meters (100g). Durable, springy, and cozy. Ideal for sweaters, scarves, cowls, and cold-weather layering.Knitting Needle: US 3-5 Crochet Hook: 7 to I-9Worsted - 100% Superwash Merino (4ply), 218 Yards | 199 Meters (100g). Lofty and squishy with excellent stitch definition. Great for hats, mittens, sweaters, and blankets.Knitting Needle: US 7–9 Crochet Hook: I-9 to K-10Bulky - 100% Fine Superwash Merino (3ply), 106 Yards | 96 Meters (100g). This bulky weight yarn is so soft and silky, it is made of dreams and great for beginners.Knitting Needle: US 9–11 Crochet Hook: K to MSuri Alpaca Silk - 74/26 Suri Alpaca/Silk (4ply), 328 Yards | 299 Meters (50g). Lace weight with a luxurious halo. Use solo or held double with another base for texture. Non-superwash – hand wash only.Knitting Needle: Based on pattern Crochet Hook: Use with companion yarn or small hookMulberry Silk - 100% Grade A Mulberry Silk (4ply), 438 Yards | 400 Meters (100g). Pure luxury with amazing drape and shine. Excellent for heirloom-quality garments and shawls. Non-superwash – steam block recommended.Knitting Needle: US 1–3 Crochet Hook: B-1 to E-4Fingering Mini - 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon (4ply), 93 Yards | 85 Meters (20g). This is a mini skein of our Fingering weight Yarn. A strong low-pilling sock yarn perfect for daily wear projects like socks, shawls, and lightweight garments. Mini skeins are perfect for swatching and testing colors for your project.Knitting Needle: US 1-3 Crochet Hook Size: B-1 to E-4DK Mini - 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon (4ply); 49 Yards | 44 Meters (20g). This is a mini skein of our DK weight yarn. Durable, springy, and cozy. Ideal for sweaters, scarves, cowls, and cold-weather layering. Mini skeins are perfect for swatching and testing colors for your project.Knitting Needle: US 3-5 Crochet Hook Size: 7 to I-9 Show more