Pearl 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 Pearl Fingering, the dark natural base of the yak fibre pulls the teal inward, suppressing the brightness and revealing something deeper and more complex. The green almost disappears. What remains is a stormy blue-grey with depth and shadow, the silk catching cold light within the darkness. The yak and silk fibres take the dye differently, creating subtle tonal movement within the colour. It shifts as the light shifts. This is Maelstrom at its most elemental.
Pearl Fingering is a 50/50 blend of yak and silk, spun to a fine fingering weight. The natural dark base of the yak gives every colour a jewel-like quality, rich and quietly luminous. The silk contributes drape and a gentle sheen that catches light with every movement. At 50 grams and 200 metres this is a concentrated luxury, small in the hand, extraordinary in the making.
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.
50% Silk / 50% Yak · 50g · 200m (218 yards) · Fingering weight
Lot 1.
Frequently asked questions
Hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool wash. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight. Avoid wringing or twisting. Block gently to shape if needed.
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.
A Rare Find
Yak fibre is gathered from herds that live where little else can, high, cold, and remote. Combined with silk, it becomes something genuinely uncommon, a yarn as rare as the places it comes from.
Two Fibres, One Colour
Yak draws colour in, soft and matte. Silk holds it at the surface, catching light. Together in one strand, a single shade becomes many things at once, depth, shimmer, and quiet contrast.
In the Hand
Yak is downy and warm, soft against the skin without the itch of coarser wools. Silk adds a cool smoothness, a gentle slip between the fingers. Together, they’re luxurious to hold, and even better to wear.
A Rare Find
Yak fibre is gathered from herds that live where little else can, high, cold, and remote. Combined with silk, it becomes something genuinely uncommon, a yarn as rare as the places it comes from.
Two Fibres, One Colour
Yak draws colour in, soft and matte. Silk holds it at the surface, catching light. Together in one strand, a single shade becomes many things at once, depth, shimmer, and quiet contrast.
In the Hand
Yak is downy and warm, soft against the skin without the itch of coarser wools. Silk adds a cool smoothness, a gentle slip between the fingers. Together, they’re luxurious to hold, and even better to wear.
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