Gradient sock blank: Marianne

Sock blanks are machine-knitted strips, which are then dyed to produce long gradual color changes. These blanks have been unraveled, washed, and wound into yarn cakes.

Named for the middle sister in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, Marianne is vivid, warm, charming--a striking combination of raspberry, deep rose, copper, apricot, burgundy, cameo pink, and creamy yellow. There may be pale or white speckling throughout the skein, where the knitted stitches overlapped and dye didn't penetrate all the way through.

Each sock blank was knitted with 3.5 oz (100 g) of 75/25 superwash merino/nylon fingering yarn, measuring approximately 463 yards. The merino is soft and springy, while the nylon lends it durability. Recommended needle size: US 0-2 (2.0-2.75 mm).

While items made from this yarn can be machine washed, hand washing in cold water is recommended, to extend the life of your handmade items. Lay flat to dry.