Handspun Merino/Silk - DK Weight - 240 yds - buying 4.1 oz - Gray Multicolor - "Souq Jameel"

buying "Souq Jameel"

70% merino wool 30% silk, handspun from "Diablo" roving from BeesyBee on Etsy.

3 ply
4.1 oz / 118 g
240 yds / 219 m
DK weight (12 WPI)
S twist 

Welcome to the local bazaar, or souq if you prefer the Arabic, with many a pretty and colorful spice for sale. That must be why they call it the Souq Jameel, the "beautiful market". A cool gray merino base hides a plethora of subtle colored silks ranging from purple to yellow, reminiscent of a spice market. 

See the progress photos for this skein and others at twosharpmice.tumblr.com/tagged/our-handspun.

All our yarn is handspun on a Saxony-style spinning wheel in a smoke-free, pet-friendly home. Once spun, the yarn is gently soaked in mild soapy water, thoroughly rinsed, then hung to air dry. Our yarn is never weighted, so the fiber maintains its natural springy quality. As with all handspun yarns, there are areas of thick and thin.

For all varieties of wool, even "superwash", we recommend handwashing your finished piece in cool water and air drying flat.

For all varieties of silk, we recommend handwashing your finished piece in cold water and air drying in the shade.