DK (uk 2 ply) weight with 100g – 225m
Our passion for blending fibres is no secret at all, so we experimented mixing two of our favourite Italian wool breeds: Brogna and Moretta and found a recipe that exalts both characters of both and yields a lovely heathery undyed base, light enough to be dyed in a wide range of hues.
Fibres are prepped and semi worsted spun in a mill in Piedmont. A traceable, small scale production to create an artisan exquisite yarn.
Mist is quite airy , smooth and shiny, it drapes very well thanks to the long staple fibres of Brogna that balances the crimp elastic fibres of Moretta.
This is a 2 ply airy, soft semi-worsted spun yarn in DK weight.
The undyed base is a changing beige, gently leaning on a dove shade, that is provided by the blending of many different tones that come for the herds, from dark chocolate, to grey and warm beige.
Each skein is 100g - 225m ca
We have hand dyed a palette of deep, semi-solid and speckled tones that allow the colored base to show through, creating beautiful changes depending on the light.
We recommend that all yarn is washed by hand. This ensures it’ll be beautiful for as long as possible and will wear well. When you’ve finished your project, dunk it in a sink of lukewarm water – with a no rinse wool wash if that takes your fancy, leave it to saturate for a while, then roll it up in a towel to squeeze out excess water and pin out flat to dry.
As with all textiles and all yarn, sometimes colour can come out. It can be caused by a difference in the water ph used to wash the item, detergents, or an over-saturation of dye that hasn’t quite finished rinsing out.
All of our hand dyed yarn is rinsed by hand in the sink, and each batch is soaked, then individual skeins are rinsed to make sure no colour bleeds. This isn’t foolproof though, and occasionally skeins in darker colours can bleed a little. In case it happens simply put your yarn or finished item in a pan (that you won’t use for food), add water and a generous glug or vinegar or citric acid, and then slowly bring up to heat. It should be simmering but not boiling. Then turn the heat off, put a lid on the pan, and leave it – ideally overnight. You should find that the water is now clear, and all that remains is to rinse your yarn. If the water isn’t quite clear, rinse it anyway – much like with hair dye, there can be excess dye which needs to run off.
