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Perfect Rainbow 4ply is Rellana's centre-marked self-striping sock yarn: the marker thread sits at the midpoint of the skein so you can start both socks at exactly the same place in the colour sequence, producing a perfectly matched pair every time. Built on the same dependable 75% superwash wool and 25% polyamide base as the rest of the Flotte Socke range, with the same generous 420m yardage. A practical upgrade from a standard self-striping yarn for knitters who want consistency as well as colour.
designed for a job, and excellent at it
Flotte socke perfect rainbow 4ply is a yarn that we would categorize as a specialist. Some yarns are generalists. Specialist yarns are not. These are designed to excel at a particular task: durable sock yarns, sturdy weaving yarns, hardworking cottons for dishcloths and utility knits. When used for their intended purpose, they perform beautifully.
Designed for socks, this yarn holds up to wear while maintaining stitch definition and elasticity. It’s spun with extra twist and reinforced with nylon, giving it extra strength and resilience for high-wear projects.
Specialists are happiest doing the job they were designed for. Using them outside that role can lead to unexpected results: less elasticity, different wear, or a fabric that behaves differently than you expect. Swatching is especially helpful if you’re planning to experiment.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Polyamide
- meterage / yardage
- 420 meters / 459 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- fingering
- suggested stitch tension
- 30 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 2.00 mm (US 0) - 3.00 mm (US 2.5)
- superwash treated
- yes
- care instructions
- machine wash cool, dry flat
- recommended uses
- socks
- country of origin
- Italy
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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:
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.