Romney Sock

Romney Sock

Flora Adora Fibers

$6.40 $8.00 Save $1.60

Only 1 left!
Color: Lavender
Milled Wine
Mauve-ish
Lavender
Deep Plum

Discontinued
Note 1: this is a 25 g skein, ~90 yards per skein

Note 2: This is a “rustic” yarn, made from Ohio grown Romney wool with “a little bit” of nylon (per the farmer). It is not Merino soft. I’ve been comparing it to other yarns I have and feel it is a little softer than Lopi, definitely softer than Ullcentrum and similar to my Meadow Rustic Sport as far as softness.

This yarn will make a hard wearing sock, outer garment, or hat. On US size 1 needles, gauge was 32 st/4 in, on US 1.5, gauge was 30 st/4 in, and on size 2, 28st/4 in. 

Note 3: as mentioned, the wool for these socks was produced in Ohio, on a small farm near Alliance. I purchased all the yarn she had, and she didn't anticipate having more made.

Minor bleeding may occur on first wash. Each skein is unique, purchase multi-skein projects together & alternate rows. Colors are shown as accurately as possible but Monitors will vary.

You can prolong the life of all textiles and colors by washing by hand in cool water and avoiding exposure to strong, direct, prolonged light. For yarn, air drying on a flat surface will prevent stretching and sagging. A neutral wool wash is recommended. I currently use non scented Eucalan or Orvus.

 

Sharon Miller, owner of Flora Adora Fibers, in a field cutting yellow goldenrod flowers for natural dyeing.

Joyfully Hand Dyed In Small Batches

Discover delightfully distinctive yarns, all non superwash & most US produced.

Flora Adora Fibers naturally dyed yarns are created using home grown, sustainably foraged & traditional natural dyes, resulting in colors that make your eyes, and heart, sing with delight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do your yarns come from?

At present, yarns come from the US, Britain and Canada. Bit by bit, I'm adding yarns made from small US farm wools. Some yarns are here for the long haul, others are limited editions.

Are natural dyes color fast and fade resistant?

There is an almost infinite number of natural dye sources but many are not light or wash fast. Flora Adora Fibers uses natural dyes that are known to have excellent to good light and wash fastness. Food grade mordants are used to bind dyes and permanently fix them to the fibers.

Both commercial and natural dyes will fade with extended exposure to strong light.

Washing yarns and finished projects in cool water with a pH neutral soap will further help maintain colors.

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