Sorry for the late reveal, we had a package wander around the country and I didn’t want to spoil the surprise for the club member! When looking through possible picture inspirations for August’s Club, I just loved this combination of grey, teal, orange, green, and brown….a stormy last hurrah for summer….and an extension of our beach theme…hey, summer doesn’t hold a monopoly on the oceans! I also had some rugged yarn and fiber that looked like it could stand up to these conditions.
The wool is a blend of sheep from the eastern United States, with a measurement you may not be as familiar with….Spin Count….of 56, hence Domestic 56s. Translated into our more familiar microns, it’s 29.5, a good sturdy medium wool. It’s great for felting or turning into projects where you expect some wear….think boot toppers or pillow covers. Or you can plan a lined project, it’d make a lovely hat or mittens. I did dye this in a gradient style, but remember you can tear this up and reorder it however you like. The staple length is 2-3 inches, so it is compatible with most preps and spinning styles….you could comb or card, and it would be happy spun worsted or woolen or anything in between.
My sturdiest yarn is Safari, a blend of superwash Corriedale wool and nylon, and one of my personal favorites. I dye this in a long down and back pattern, using a crowded pan, some scrunching, some hot pour, and finally a bit of speckle. There’s a lot going on, and the yarn did a great job absorbing and resisting for a great organic look.
I was able to make a swatch of this one, and the results were pretty interesting. The section furthest to the right was 72 stitches, with a gauge of about 8 stitches per inch. You can see it is decidedly puddling. The middle section is 64 stitches, and the left is 60. Both of those look pretty similar, mixing the colors up more. I prefer 64 for my socks, and I’m happy with this outcome.
Stay tuned, I’ll reveal September’s Club tomorrow. If you’d like in on the fun, I have limited spots open in all Tiger Yarn and Fiber Clubs through October 15th.
