Proper Sock is a yarn designed specifically for making everyday wearable socks. With 25% nylon it’s durable. And the 75% wool gives a beautifully soft feel. Hand knit socks have seen a huge revival recently. It’s a profound act of love to knit someone a pair. They won’t care if you use shorties, the magic loop, or good old-fashioned double pointed needles. As long as you knit them. So grab a good pattern and get going!
Brenda Fassie was a South African singer, songwriter, dancer and anti-apartheid activist. She is best know for her song “Weekend Special” but this colourway made us think of a song called “Black President” which she released in 1989 to honour then-political prisoner Nelson Mandela. And of course in 1994 he became South Africa’s first black president. If you want to take a stand then this is your colour. It’s perfect for a Westknits-style project and would go well with Charcoal, Mustard, Chilli Pepper or Silver Fox. Since our colours are hand dyed in small batches there is variation between batches, and even within a batch. We have a process and ingredients for each colour recipe, but can’t control how the colours “land” each time. If you’re looking for a sweater quantity please let us know and we will dye up a batch specially for you. Since our colours are hand dyed in small batches there is variation between batches, and even within a batch. We have a process and ingredients for each colour recipe, but can’t control how the colours “land” each time. If you’re looking for a sweater quantity please let us know and we will dye up a batch specially for you.
US$30.00
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Material Content | 75% Wool 25% Nylon |
Yarn Type | Fingering/Sock weight |
Colouring Process | Dyed by Hand, Multi-colour |
Meterage | ~366m or 400y /100g |
Treatment | Superwash |
Needle Size | 2.75mm/12UK/2US |
Care Instructions | Machine Washable |
Ply | 3 |
Format | Skein / hank |
Colourways | Brenda Fassie |
Merino Lace (Lace)
Merino Lace Solids
Merino Lace Multis
Merino (DK or Light Worsted)
Merino DK Solids
Merino DK Multis
Merino Linen (Fingering)
Merino Linen Solids
Merino Linen Multis
Proper Sock (Fingering)
Proper Sock Solids
Proper Sock Multis
Merino Twist (Sport)
Merino Twist Solids
Merino Twist Multis
Kidsilk (Lace)
Kidsilk Solids
Kidsilk Multis
Fluffy Mohair (Bulky)
Fluffy Mohair Solids
Fluffy Mohair Multis
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