Naturally dyed yarn: fennel, oxalis and river red gum on Lillypilly base

Description

100% superwash Blue-faced Leicester (BFL) sock yarn, hand-dyed with natural plant materials grown and foraged in the Ballarat area.

This single skein of yarn has been dyed with fennel and oxalis, then over dyed with eucalyptus to form a semi-solid, slightly speckled skein with brown, grey, pale yellow and deep rust shades.

Yarn details

• Weight: 100g
• Length: approx. 400m/437yd
• Gauge: 28st/10cm
• Needles: 3-3.5mm

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Caring for naturally dyed textiles

Natural dyes fade gently over time, especially with washing and exposure to sunlight. This change is part of their natural beauty and uniqueness. To keep the colours bright for as long as possible, be sure to wash gently and infrequently, dry in the shade, and don’t leave naturally-dyed items exposed to the sun for long periods.