Dynamite DK – British pure wool superwash hand dyed yarn 100g – ‘Shinjuku’
Dynamite DK – British pure wool superwash hand dyed yarn 100g – ‘Shinjuku’
Shade: Shinjuku – black, purple and turquoise with splashes of neon, inspired by the iconic neon signs of Kabukichō, Shinjuku, Tokyo. This is a repeatable shade (batch 10.2023).
Due to the complex nature of the dyeing process for this shade, each skein has its own personality. If you are planning a larger project and want an even look, we recommend alternating skeins every few rows.
About this yarn
- 100% fine superwash British Bluefaced Leicester wool
- 100g, 225 meters (246 yards)
- DK weight
- 3.5-4.5mm needles recommended
- 22 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) using 4mm needles
- Neon colours: hand wash cold
Plump, round, squishy, firm, springy and endlessly versatile! DK is the classic knitters' yarn gauge, great for most types of projects but especially sweaters, and we’ve created a colour range with this in mind.
Bluefaced Leicester is a native British sheep breed. Its fleece has a subtle lustre, unique to the breed, which adds an exceptional depth of colour to our hand-dyed shades. Its long staple length makes it hard-wearing, and being a superwash yarn, it's easy to care for too.
Caring for neons
Neon dyes are not as colour-fast as regular dyes. To keep them looking their brightest and best we recommend hand washing in cold water (even if the yarn itself is machine washable). Dry away from direct sunlight.Photo credit: Neon City by slackrhackr (Creative Commons license)