Down to Earth
Hand-dyed yarn in a wonderful soft merino blend in earth tones.
This is a thick yarn consisting of the finest merino wool and Lyocell™. The yarn is untreated and makes lovely soft and thick garments. Knit quickly on large needles.
The yarn can be used for hats, shawls, mittens, and larger garments such as sweaters and cardigans. The yarn is very suitable for carpets, slippers and other accessories.
We use acid dyes, which are gentle on the environment and provide vibrant and very durable colors.
Chunky Merino Blend
🐑 70% extrafine merino wool / 30% Lyocell™
✔️ Untreated
🥢 6 mm (US 10)
👕 14 st / 10 cm (4")
🧶 100 g (3.5 oz) = 120 m (131 yds)
Please be aware that due to the nature of hand dyed yarn and different screens, colours may vary slighty from image. There may also be variations in different dyelots. It is therefore recommended to buy enough yarn for your project in one order.
Hand-dyed yarn, as the name suggests, is a craft, and there will be differences between skeins. This means that there are a few things that might be good to know before you get started.
There is different ways of using skeins, however when knitting garments, we recommend, as good practice, alternating skeins, it’s not usually essential but it does help to spread colours evenly. The Helix method is our favourite technique when knitting in the round. The more colorvariety in the yarn, the more important. This is explained nicely when knitting in the round in this video, and when you knit back and forth in this video.
If you don't want to knit every other round from different skeins (this is done at your own risk 😉), it is recommended to do this a few rounds when changing yarn. This applies regardless of the color of the yarn.
We want you to get the best possible result on the knitwear you spend a lot of time and resources on. 🥰
We recommend hand washing followed by a quick spin, or wool wash program temperature 30°C/86°F if you trust your washing machine. Use ONLY detergent intended for wool/silk (Milo or such). Feel free to add a little clear vinegar - this helps preserve the colors. Do not soak the garment.
Please note that the yarn may contain excess colour. Therefore, wash separately the first time.
All knitted garments should be stored flat.
Not sure how much yarn you need? Calculate with our yarn calculator:
