Co-ordinating, yet different.
5 braids, all designed to work together. Perfect for patterns like So Faded or Find Your Fade. Spin 5 operate skeins then put them into your favourite jumper or cardigan pattern. Just work alternate rows to swap from one skein to another.
Hand dyed on Romney, Silk & Linen Combed Top.
~500g (17.6oz)
Something a little bit different. This fibre gives beautiful stitch definition, but a really unusual texture.
The linen content might give this fibre the appearance of being scratchy, and it definitely isn't. Those linen fibres simply provide a lovely texture, but aren't prickly. The braids will feel slightly stiff to start off, but the more you handle linen, the more flexible and softer it becomes.
Romney is a long stapled British wool of 28-29 microns. By blending it with the silk it softens the blend, and increases the shine. I can happily wear this blend around my neck as a shawl.
50% Romney
25% Tussah Silk
25% Linen
This fibre is hand dyed in small batches. Each colour way is unique, and not dyed to a recipe.
These fibres have been dyed to exhaust using acid dyes, and then rinsed using hot water and detergent. I recommend you hand wash your spun yarn in warm water, using a mild pH neutral detergent. The no-rinse wool washes seems to be the most prone to causing bleeding so are best avoided.
Cool handwash only, will felt. For more detailed washing instructions take a look here.
Established in 2011, Hilltop Cloud is run, and owned by Katie Weston. I live in rural mid-Wales and spend my days surrounded by colour, and beautiful fibre. I think I have the best job in the world and am really happy to be able to share what I create.
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