Dashing Fingering - Orpiment

Please note the shipping date for this product is the 26th April 2024.

The Colour

Named for the crystal formation of minerals forged in volcanoes and hot springs, orpiment has warm yellow tones throughout. Orpiment has been used in alchemy to create gold and was once used in traditional Chinese medicine, despite the fact that it can be toxic if mishandled. Orpiments' dark patches and mysterious speckles which counteract the warm yellows hint at this double edged nature. The perfect colour for creating depth, it will keep you intrigued with every stitch. 

*Please note the knitted swatches are ‘Orpiment' in our Dashing Fingering and Kid Mohair Silk bases, it is for colour reference only

The Base

Dashing Fingering is a 4ply yarn specially sourced and refined in South Africa using ultra-fine Merino wool, this makes it extra soft and comfortable against the skein and create a beautiful sheen that makes our colour-ways shine. A versatile yarn perfect for any kind of projects, especially lace patterns and special stitches as it has great stitch definition. Made using a non-mulesed practice.

Details

• Fibre: 100% Ultrafine South African Merino
• Weight: 100g grams
• Length: 400 meters | 437 yards
• Gauge:  28 stitches = 10cm | 4 inches
• Needle Size: 2.25 - 3.25mm | 0 - 2 US
• Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry

Disclaimer: Due to the nature of hand-dyed yarn and different screens/devices, colours may vary slightly from the images.