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Step into a whimsical world with Faerie Garden Fingering, a hand-dyed Canadian yarn bursting with playful colours inspired by magical faerie gardens. This fingering weight yarn is just right for cozy socks or dazzling colourwork that will make your projects come alive. Soft, vibrant, and full of charm: let your creativity dance with every stitch!
bold, dramatic, and happiest in the spotlight
Faerie garden fingering is a yarn that we would categorize as a diva. Some yarns are happy to support the pattern. This one prefers to be the star. Diva yarns bring luxurious fibres, bold colours, and textures that practically demand attention: perfect when you want your project to make an entrance.
Divas shine brightest when they’re given room to perform. Simple stitches and minimal colourwork let their character take the spotlight. They can handle more complicated patterns but rarely need them. Swatch carefully and follow laundering instructions to keep your star in top form.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 85% superwash merino, 15% nylon
- meterage / yardage
- 393 meters / 430 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- hank
- requires winding?
- yes
- yarn weight category
- fingering
- suggested stitch tension
- 28–32 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.25 mm (US 3)
- superwash treated
- yes
- care instructions
- hand wash (hand-dyed), dry flat
- recommended uses
- granny squares, children's items, shawls, sweaters & garments, socks, hats, mittens & scarves
- country of origin
- Canada 🍁
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How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 2.50 mm (US 1.5) - 3.25 mm (US 3) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
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Sizes are shown in measured circumference and respective US women's and men's sizing. Measured circumference is around the widest part of the foot:
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return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.