Arbutus Fingering · Maelstrom
A whirlpool doesn’t announce itself. One moment the water is moving; the next, you are inside it. Dark, cold, turning. The particular blue-green of water that has no intention of letting go.
Maelstrom is that colour. On some bases it reads with depth and turbulence, darker blues moving within the teal. On others, the same colour sits clear and even at the surface. The same water. Different depths.
On MCN Fingering, the neutral base delivers Maelstrom as a clean, clear teal. The colour reads without interference, bright and direct. Where the dye meets the merino it breaks into its component tones, deeper blues appearing within the teal, the colour in motion within itself. The extra soft cashmere adds a quiet luxury to the hand that suits the cool depth of the colourway well.
MCN Fingering is a blend of 80% superwash merino, 10% extra soft cashmere, and 10% nylon, spun to a fingering weight. The extra soft cashmere lifts what might otherwise be a straightforward merino, adding a quiet, perceptible luxury to the hand. The nylon brings resilience and wearability. Together they make something that wears as well as it feels, at an accessible entry point into the range.
Dyed in small batches in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, using acid dyes on protein fibre. Each skein is individually hand-dyed. Tonal variation between skeins is natural and part of what makes each piece unique.
80% Superwash Merino / 10% Extra Soft Cashmere / 10% Nylon · 115g · 384m (420 yards) · Fingering weight
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Frequently asked questions
Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle, or hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight.
Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches, so subtle variations in colour and saturation are part of the character of these yarns. For larger projects, we recommend purchasing skeins from the same dye lot where possible, noted on the label, or alternating between lots as you work for the most even result.
Orders are typically prepared and shipped within 3-5 business days. Local pickup and delivery available for Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Errington, Coombs, and Lantzville, see details at checkout.
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