Merino Twist - Damson Gin

Hand dyed with cochineal + weld.

Cochineal comes from a female scale insect (Dactylopius coccus) that lives on prickly pear cactus plants. The insects yield a natural carmine dye.

Weld is an ancient dye plant. It is thought to have been used to dye the robes of the Vestal Virgins in Roman times.

This yarn can be worn next to the skin and is perfect for knitting, crochet or weaving projects.

• 100% superwash merino
• 4 ply fingering
• 100g
• 365m
• Handwash in lukewarm water. Check out the section on Natural dyes for further care instructions for looking after your naturally dyed yarn.
• Heathered damson pink-purple

Please note: there is a very low risk that cochineal could cause an allergic reaction on contact. For further information, see Need to Know: Natural dyes tab.