It's a Stitch Up

£4.95   / 20g mini skein

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Shade: Barbican – semi-solid mid-dark neutral grey, slightly mottled

Nestled against the City of London’s original Roman walls, the Barbican Estate arose from 40 acres of WWII bomb devastation. Its foreboding scale and Brutalist exterior enclose a leafy central waterscape, while curved concrete forms and tactile surfaces envelop its inhabitants and visitors. Our collection of neutral greys is inspired by London’s modern architectural icons.

About this yarn

• 100% Merino superwash wool (non-mulesed)
• Farmed in Argentina, spun in Peru
• 20g, 73 meters (80 yards)
• 4 ply / fingering / sock weight
• 2.25 – 3.25mm needles recommended
• Regular garments: 28 stitches over 10cm using 3.25mm needle. Socks: 32 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) using 2.5mm needle
• Neon colours: cool hand wash. Regular colours: machine washable on wool programme at up to 30°C

Favourite Sock is the perfect signature yarn to showcase our full palette of dye effects, and now it's available in 20g mini-skeins in our most popular hand-dyed colours and an exclusive range of neons.

There are so many ways to use sock minis: Add contrast edging to cuffs, brims and collars; create a fade; use in a stranded design; stripes; modular blankets; or just sample a colour without committing to a full skein.

This beautiful yarn has great stitch definition and unparalleled 'smooshiness'. It is super-soft, yet hard-wearing enough to be used for socks, but it's also perfect for any 4 ply/fingering weight wool project. It's our go-to for baby clothes, gloves and lightweight sweaters. Being a superwash yarn it's easy to care for too.

Our merino is farmed in Argentina and is guaranteed mulesing-free. Farmers are supported by the mill to raise their sheep under ethical farming practices. The yarn is spun in Peru, where the fleece is first graded by highly-skilled workers to ensure consistent quality.