Merino Twist - Mardi Gras

Hand dyed with cochineal.

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

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.
• Deep pink-purple