Mint Julep DK - Hand Dyed by Cat & Sparrow
Mint Julep DK - Hand Dyed by Cat & Sparrow
Mint Julep DK - Hand Dyed by Cat & Sparrow
Mint Julep DK - Hand Dyed by Cat & Sparrow
DK: 225m per 100g / 246yds per 100g
35% Romney, 35% Bluefaced Leicester, 30% Falklands Corriedale (non-superwash)
Meet ‘Mint Julep’, our latest, zingy collaboration with Rachael, the dyer behind Cat and Sparrow. This delightful shade has been hand dyed on her Superhero DK base that we spin here at our Mill, and we have a very limited number of these beauties available for you now.
We are chuffed to bits that Rachael from Cat and Sparrow decided to collaborate with us again.
This time Rachael has dyed this limited edition shade on her Superhero DK base. This stunning blend is one we spin for her right here at the Mill, and is a mix of 35% Romney / 35% Bluefaced Leicester / 30% Falklands Corriedale perfectly soft, yet oh-so versatile! It’s 3ply construction ensures that it’s bouncy and squishy with plenty of elasticity. Yum!
The fresh feeling of a cool breeze, new vibrant foliage, the first ice creams at the beach, refreshing drinks at the end of a day, all of these vivid images brought to mind a radiant and zesty green and we love how Rachael took this inspiration and created the lovely Mint Julep.
The mix of cool-toned greens and turquoise with the hints of darker teal are so punchy and perfectly capture the feelings of excitement and anticipation at this time of year.
Specifications
Specifications
Thickness: DK: 225m per 100g | 246yds per 100g
Blend: 35% Romney, 35% Bluefaced Leicester, 30% Falklands Corriedale (non-superwash)
Gauge: We do not give a recommended needle/hook size for our yarns, as everyone’s gauge is subtly different. It is possible to achieve quite a wide range of gauges with this yarn. A tighter gauge (more sts per cm/inch) will create a denser fabric and a looser gauge (fewer sts) will create a drapier fabric.
If you are substituting yarn for a pattern, we recommend comparing the meterage. If your yarn is within 25 metres of the given yarn per 100g then you should be able to happily get the correct gauge.
Colour Blending: We start with solid coloured tops (aligned fibre) and blend our nuanced, heathered shades using precise recipes. If you look closely at any of our yarns, you’ll see that each heathered shade contains a multitude of colours within it.
The entire range is created from a handful of base colours, making it easy to find harmonious colour combos for colourwork projects.
Worsted Spun: All our yarns are worsted spun. This means the fibres are parallel to each other, giving them greater drape, strength and softness than a woollen spun equivalent would. Learn more about worsted and woollen yarns on our blog.
Fibre Characteristics
Fibre Characteristics
Romney: This breed has been farmed since the 13th century and originates from the Romney Marsh area of Kent. Their fibre is fine and semi-lustrous with good drape and a little bounce, perfect for adding a little sheen. Micron: 34; Average Staple Length: 10cm/4”
Bluefaced Leicester: This is one of the most popular British breeds– and rightly so! This fibre has a wonderful balance of drape and durability, with just a little woolly bounce. Micron:28; Average Staple Length: 9cm/3.5”
Falklands Corriedale: This fibre has a good long staple length, is smooth with a hint of lustre and oodles of bounce. The breed is derived from a cross of the Merino sheep and Lincoln Longwool. Micron: 29; Average Staple Length: 12.5cm/5”
British Wool Blend
British Wool Blend
This base is a Traceable Wool Blend. The UK portion of this fibre purchased from the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) uses their new traceability scheme meaning that all the wool is fully traceable back to the exact farm it came from. We know which farmer, in which area, contributed to every bale of wool we process, including how many sheep produced their share.
However, our climate here in the UK is not suited to Merino and Corriedale sheep. We make sure to source ours from the Falklands in order to ensure that the animals have been treated with the utmost care and are free from harmful mulesing.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
We recommend that our yarns are gently washed before use as we don’t do any washing or conditioning after the yarns are spun and skeined. You’ll be amazed by how much the fibre blooms after a soak and it will certainly help you get a more accurate feel for gauge and character of the yarn over time.
Once your piece is finished, we recommend another hand wash before wet blocking the piece to the given dimensions. This will set all your stitches and guarantee that your garment looks its best.
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