MadelineTosh Twist Light Speckled
Description
MadelineTosh yarns are hand-dyed in small batches. The beauty of the colorways they create is directly related to the small size of the lots they dye. Each skein is truly individual and one-of-a-kind. That said, they do their best to match skeins for shipments as they understand your desire to match yarns as closely as possible for your project. It is normal for there to be variation.
WHY DOES MADELINETOSH NOT HAVE DYE LOTS?
All of our yarns are hand-dyed in Texas in small batches. To create the layered colors and depth you find in each skein they must be dyed in small batches. Large, volume based commercial hand-dyers use large vat dye machines which are able to submerge anywhere from 20 to 50 skeins in one vat at a time. These vats are then pressurized to force the dye into the very center of the bundled skeins to distribute the dye evenly. This commercial technique of dying is great when creating a solid colored skein but useless when creating a skein that has multiple layers of color.
SHOULD I ALTERNATE SKEINS WHEN WORKING ON A PROJECT & IF SO HOW?
Yes, they recommend that you always alternate skeins, since their dye process only allows for two skeins to be dyed at a time. To alternate skeins, follow these steps:
Work two rows from one skein, then switch to an alternate skein to work two more rows. Keep alternating between both skeins every two rows. Carry your strands up the side of your work as you go, bringing your working yarn in front to create a tidy edge; no need to cut and weave in extra ends. If working in the round drop your strand and pick up a strand from an alternate skein changing skeins every 2 to 4 rounds and carrying the strands up inside the fabric. Leave slack in the carried strands to prevent any puckering in the garment.
yarn weight
fingering
hank length
474 yds
hank weight
100 gm
knitting gauge
6.25-7.5 sts = 1"
26-30 sts = 4"
needle size
US 1-2
composition
75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon
care
hand wash or machine wash in cold water, delicate cycle; lay flat to dry
Shipping & Returns
We ship anywhere in the continental US. We ship Priority Mail with USPS. We ship in this manner, so we know when you have received your package. We ship on Mondays unless you let us know that you need it right away.
