Shimmer 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 Shimmer Fingering, a thread of silver lurex runs through the merino and cashmere, catching light within the teal. The shimmer does not announce itself. It appears the way light appears on moving water, briefly, then gone, then present again. Maelstrom on Shimmer is the colourway made literal.
Shimmer Fingering is a blend of 80% superwash merino, 10% extra soft cashmere, and 10% silver stellina, spun to a fingering weight. The silver lurex thread is woven through the yarn rather than sitting on the surface, giving a shimmer that is subtle and internal rather than decorative. The cashmere softens the hand; the merino provides structure and bounce.
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% Silver Stellina · 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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