Langsoond Lace Weight Yarn – Teal Duck

Langsoond Lace Weight Yarn – Teal Duck

Worsted spun
100% Shetland wool
548m / 599yds per 100
Naturally dyed with weld (yellow) and indigo on a white base
Yarn from local Shetland sheep.  Spun in the UK.

This yarn has been been dyed with natural dyes. The colour has been fixed and rinsed well but to make sure there is no colour run, especially when making a garment with more than one shade, it is recommenced the yarn is rinsed in lukewarm water before use and hung up to dry.

A note about Indigo – You will probably find as you knit with yarn that has been dyed with indigo that your hands will become tinged with blue. This is perfectly normal and is due to the fact that the indigo molecules physically attach to the yarn rather than chemically like other dyes. You should avoid it coming into contact with light surfaces as the colour may rub onto it. You should also avoid using wooden needles unless you don’t mind them turning blue! This natural process will lessen over time.

When knitting a project with more than one skein, it is recommenced you alternate skeins every couple of rows (or at least when changing to a new skein).

When washing, use a gentle pH neutral cleanser with luke-warm water and leave to dry naturally. You should also make sure to store your yarn or finished object out of direct sunlight

If you are planning to knit a sweater or other large garment, please ensure that you buy the quantity you need at one time, as due to the nature of natural dying it is virtually impossible to replicate the colours exactly.