MAIDEN from Ritual Dyes is a 2-ply twist fingering-weight blend of superwash merino and nylon.
Ritual Dyes, a yarn shop and dye studio, create their beautiful hand dyed yarns in Southeast Portland, taking inspiration from nature, the great Pacific Northwest, nostalgia and the occult.
Amongst this carefully selected edit, you will find the full Zodiac collection, which offers a unique colourway for each astrological sign. Will you be led by your own star sign, or does fate have other ideas?!
The merino is superwash, which keeps the fibres from felting and takes dye easily creating saturated, vibrant colours. The addition of nylon gives the superwash merino more elasticity and durability, making it a great option for socks. It also a favourite for shawls and colourwork sweaters.
Technical Information
Fibre: 90% Superwash Merino, 10% Nylon
Weight: Fingering / 4-Ply
Skein weight: 100g
Length: 365m / 400yds
Needle size: 2-4mm
Gauge: 28 sts per 4 inch / 10cm
Care instructions: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry. To lengthen the life of your projects, washing by hand is recommended.