What’s the best way to beat the winter blues? Speckled, colorful yarn, of course! A brand-new shipment from Hedgehog Fibres has landed in space, ready to brighten even the darkest of days. Included are both the Twist Sock base and Skinny Singles base. We also have an incredible number of color options available in each base, so be sure to check out the lists below.
Twist Sock
Twist Sock screams socks, but would also be perfect for lightweight accessories and garments. Twist Sock is unlike a lot of other sock bases available because it is a blend of Bluefaced Leicester wool and nylon, which is a bit more durable than merino. It has a lovely tight twist, which provides added strength, and is superwash.
Yarn Details:
- 399 yards (365 meters)
- 80% superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool, 20% nylon
- 2-ply fingering weight
- 28 stitches to 4”
- $30
Available colors:
Dove, Graphite, Monet, Oracle, Pucker, Banana Legs, Fool’s Gold, Villain, Malice, Shiver, Medusa, Budgie, Bali, Wish, Eel, Poison, Petrol, Boombox, Typewriter, Skinny Dip, Cinder, Hunter, Stone, Jelly, Goblin, Method, Kimono, Raku, Bollywood, Guppy, Parklife, Piggy Bank, Foam, Iris, Dijon, and Cereal
Pattern Ideas:
- Octopoda by Kate Schimmer
- Walk This Way by Fran Carle
- Brioche Toe Up Socks by Lavanya Patricella
- Sari, not Sari by Casapinka
Skinny Singles
Skinny Singles is a favorite of every shawl knitter! This merino single ply yarn shines in both simple garter stitch or more complex lace or cable stitches, making it very versatile. Better yet, all of Beata’s brilliant colors and speckles simply pop and will make beautiful statement pieces in your knitted wardrobe, if you can stop petting the yarn long enough to knit it.
Yarn Details:
- 400 yards (366 meters)
- 100% superwash merino
- Single ply fingering weight
- Recommended on a US 0-6 (2-4 mm) needle, and gauge is flexible
- $30
Available colors:
Naïve, Purple Reign, Bali, Ink, Salty Tales, Highlighter, Silence, Fly, Wildcard, Poppy, Pesto, Juniper, Daydream, Graphite, Glacier, Monet, Shamrock, Bramble, Dusk, Monarch, Shiver, Kid You Not, Merlot, Dragonfly, Goblin, Method, Kimono, Raku, Bollywood, Guppy, Parklife, Piggy Bank, Foam, Iris, Dijon, and Cereal
Project Ideas:
- All My Stitches by Beata Jezek
- Autumn Drizzle Shawl by Ruth Werwai
- Marled Mania Sweater and Leggings by Stephen West
- Banksia Shawl by Ambah O’Brien