COLORWAY: The cool variegated colorway is a blend of very soft periwinkle, grey and a splash of black. This gives a smokey look where the colors move in and out of each other. The black is not overpowering, just enough to add some depth to your projects. This is a perfect colorway for anyone, and especially good for sweaters, cardigans, hats and socks. The colorway is inspired by a 1633-34 painting by Peter Paul Rubens for a convent in Louvain.
AVAILABLE BASES / WEIGHTS:
(arranged thinnest to thickest)
• Lace/2-ply (100g/800m)
• Merino Fingering/Sock (100g/400m)
• Merino/NylonSock (100g/400m)
• Pure Silk (100g/400m)
• Cash/Sock (100g/425m)
• Merino DK/multi-ply (100g/210m)
• Merino/Nylon (100g/225m)
• Zebra Merino (100g/366m)
• Merino/Silk DK (100g/225m)
• Silk Sock (100g/425m)
• Merino/Nylon (SPARKLE) (100g/225m)
• Alpaca Silk (100g/400m)
• Baby Alpaca (100g/225m)
• Baby Alpaca/Merino (100g/175m)
• Merino Aran (100g/175m)
• Merino Bobble Chunky (150g/90m)
*Painting is by Peter Paul Rubens and now held in King's College, Cambridge. Open access here.
Smokey Grey Magus
DYE TO ORDER: This listing price is for one skein of hand-dyed yarn. Price dependent upon base.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BASE:
Choose a yarn base from the drop-down menu. I offer a selection of mostly Superwash but have some non-Superwash yarn blends. While most of these yarns contain wool, they range from hardwearing blends with nylon for socks to luxury silk and alpaca bases for sweaters, cardigans, shawls, hats, gloves, and other creations. These yarn weights vary so you can make light, breathable items or warm and cosy projects like blankets and afghans.
If you would like more than one skein please select the desired quantity in a drop down menu (you will see it in your cart if you cannot see it in this listing).
View Full Base Descriptions HERE
• Merino/Lace 2-ply:
Superwash 100% Merino. Each skein is 800m/ 100g.
This yarn is a whopping 800m per skein. A lace/fingering weight with a natural elasticity, it will make beautiful, light lace knitting/crochet projects. Also great for weaving.• Merino Finger/Sock:
Superwash 100% Merino. Each skein is 400m/ 100g.
This yarn goes a long way. It has some natural elasticity in it, & the merino fibre will keep warmth insulated yet breathable.• Merino/Nylon Sock:
Superwash 100% Merino. Each skein is 400m/ 100g.
This yarn has some natural elasticity in it, & the merino fibre will keep warmth insulated yet breathable. Great for use on a shawl, shawlette or scarf. You can also knit/crochet socks, cardigans, sweaters, etc. Machine washable.• CashSock:
Superwash 70% Merino, 20% Nylon, 10% Cashmere. Each skein is 425m/ 100g.
This premium blend is luxury on a budget. The cashmere adds that little extra buttery feel. It insulates but also has great flowy wrap if you want to make something airy & light. An added bonus is that this has properties for shedding dirt & blocking odors.
• Merino DK multi-ply:
Superwash 100% Merino. Each skein is 210m/ 100g.
This yarn will keep you warm & feels soft. It's not itchy/scratchy yarn! Smooth, soft yarn that's great for sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, fingerless gloves, leg-warmers, hats, blankets, & more.
• Merino/Nylon DK:
Superwash 75% Merino / 25% Nylon. Each skein is 225m/ 100g.
Great for socks & lighter garments that you want some movement to such as scarves & shawls. Versatile & feels nice on garments worn next to the skin. The merino wool makes it soft, while the nylon adds strength & durability.
• Zebra Merino:
Superwash 75% merino, 25% Nylon. Each skein is 366m/ 100g.
Gorgeous zebra yarn is a high twist yarn that has a black and grey yarn running all the way through so you get a consistent black yarn along with the color of your choosing. The yarn itself has stretch to it as it has a bit of nylon. It's light, soft, and has a luscious feel to it.
• Merino/Silk DK:
60% Merino, 40% Silk. Each skein is 225m/100g.
This has a beautiful sheen, it's soft & warm. It's luxurious but not heavy so if you create things that need movement, like shawls, wraps, & scarves, this will work gorgeously. It works well for all sorts of garments, but you can also use it for luxury home items like pillows or blankets.• Silk Sock:
Superwash. 60% Merino, 20% Nylon, 20% Silk. Each skein is 425m / 100g. 4-ply weight.
This premium sock yarn is a high quality blend of merino, nylon, & silk. There’s a smooth, glossy finish to it & it’s temperature balanced to keep you warm. The nylon adds elasticity, & fibers will bounce back to keep projects in shape.
• Merino/Nylon (SPARKLE):
Superwash 78% Fine Merino / 20 % Nylon, 2% Sparkle. Each skein is 225m/100g.
Soft but stretchy yarn with a sparkly thread that gives extra glamor. It's the same as the regular merino/nylon DK/sock weight with extra sparkle. It’s superwash, so durable & great for socks or garments like tops, shawls, scarves, leg warmers, hats, etc.
• Alpaca Silk:
70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Silk. Each skein is 400m/100g. 4-ply weight.
Our most luxurious yarn. The combination of alpaca & silk gives the yarn a buttery feel in your hands. Soft, silky, & light weight, but built with strong fibers for lasting wear. Also has hypoallergenic properties & is lanolin free so is a safe choice if you’re allergic to sheep’s wool.
• Baby Alpaca:
100% Baby Alpaca. Each skein is 225m/100g. DK weight.
A great alternative for those who are allergic to wool. This luxurious yarn is soft & light weight. It packs in heat & its fibers are hypoallergenic & lanolin-free.
Alpaca is a hollow fiber, trapping heat, it provides 3x more warmth than sheep’s wool. Works up gorgeously without feeling heavy, so it’s great for garments,
blankets, & accessories.
• Baby Alpaca/Merino:
50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Merino. Each skein is 175m/ 100g.
As you may know, Baby Alpaca is one of the most luxurious fabrics in the world. Extremely soft, but lightweight & durable, Its hypoallergenic properties make it perfect for babies. The merino fibre adds warmth, softness, & has some natural elasticity.
• Merino Aran:
Superwash 100% Merino. Each skein is 175m/100g.
This gorgeously plump yarn will undoubtedly keep you warm. It’s soft which feels great next to the skin & the fibres have great insulating properties providing a thermal layer to pack in warmth. Great for hats, gloves, sweaters, etc.
• Merino Bobble Chunky:
Superwash 100% Merino. Each skein is 90m/150g. Super Chunky weight.
If you love chunky yarn that works up quickly this yarn is for you. It's soft with a lovely sheen to it, and especially good for people with sensory issues. It will keep you warm and has insulating properties that will pack in heat. This is perfect for hats, gloves, scarves, sweaters and blankets.Each order is custom made, which means regrettably, returns and refunds are not offered. In the unlikely event of an issue or defect with the material itself, please contact us.
View our Shipping Policy HERE
Your order will be started almost immediately after placing it, but note that each order typically takes 3 to 4 days to process before they are shipped.
Orders are shipped as soon as possible, and estimated shipping times will depend on the shipping method chosen. All orders are shipped using Standard, untracked post by default, but tracked shipping can be chosen at checkout.
If any unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances result in delayed posting, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Customers are responsible for any customs or import duties, if applicable. Republic of Yarnia will make every effort to ensure correct info is provided about shipments to allow Customs processing to be as quick as possible.
I dye to order and will start immediately but need a few days to complete the work (so that it dries properly for you).
This yarn is hand-dyed, every skein is slightly unique, but I endeavor to make them match as closely as possible if you have a large order. Skeins from different batches may vary, so if you are buying yarn for a large project, please make sure to buy enough at once so that the colorway matches as closely as possible.
I also aim to make these colors reflect the manuscript images as closely as possible, but remember that these colorways are inspired by our historical figures, not exact duplicates. Every computer screen/cellphone might show the image and yarn colors slightly different, but I make the colorways as vibrant as possible.
Please note, that non-Superwash yarn bases might soften the colors of your chosen colorway.
Your yarn will be shipped in skeins, but if you would prefer it wound into a ball of yarn, I can do that for you. Just leave a note at the checkout.
My dyeing process includes food-grade citric acid that seals in the color and gives a vibrant permanent colorway. It's harmless and has no chemical smell. I also wash your yarn and try to ensure there will be no bleeding but in some cases there may be some very faint/minor bleeding at first wash. It's also always recommended to handwash wool that isn't superwash in cool to very slightly lukewarm water, nothing hot.
Smells/Odours: your yarn shouldn't have a smell to it but if it does when you open the bag, that's just the smell of wool. It's not a chemical unless the sparkle wool has been treated with vinegar (but it shouldn't have a smell to it, don't worry!).
For all wool-based yarn, we recommend hand-washing in water no warmer than 30°C (86°F).
Superwash projects/yarn can be machine washed using a gentle/delicate cycle with cold water (30°C / 86°F).
Do not iron. Do not dry in a tumble dryer. Dry on a flat surface to keep the shape of your project. Hanging while drying might stretch it and make it look misshapen.
Do not wring wet yarn. Wrap it in a towel and sap up the excess water and let yarn or project dry naturally.
Blocking: Dunk your project in cold water or spritz it with water. Use a flat surface and blocking mats (inexpensive gym mats are a great alternative for this) and lay project on it. Pin the project down with rust-free pins and let air-dry.