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Wonder Lake Gradient - BFL Glitz Combed Top

This is Wonder Lake in Denali National Park in Alaska, and I was captivated by the dusty blues and purples with that kiss of pink on the snow topped mountains. To finish this colorway out, I added a sagey green, and a murky green-brown to tie in the pines and moose. I chose a blend of BFL (Blue Faced Leicester) wool and trilobal nylon. Also known as Firestar, this nylon lends a subtle sparkle to the fiber, like the shimmer on the water of this lake.  The Firestar itself is colored, lending extra subtle shading to our gradient. I dyed this in blended style, encouraging each color to blend into the next in random ways. Spun worsted, this will make a lovely smooth and drapey yarn, if you want more loft and stretch, try spinning semi-woolen by spinning from the fold or making rolags (either fauxlag style, just rolling a bit you’ve pulled off, or going full on with carders or blending board).

70% Blue Faced Leicester (BFL) Wool Combed Top
30% Rainbow Trilobal Nylon
Hand Dyed with Lanaset Professional Dyes
Hand wash cool with pH neutral/wool safe wash, a splash of vinegar upon rinsing, and dry flat.

Each braid is about 4 oz.

USD $26.00
3 in stock