African Silk Moth #2 is a clear, luminous turquoise blue, shifting between bright aqua and deeper peacock tones. Gentle variations move through the colour, creating areas of soft, watery blue alongside richer teal shadows. Fresh and vibrant without being overly bright, it brings to mind tropical lagoons, blue-green silk and the iridescent colouring found on the wings of exotic moths.

Darjeeling Sock Yarn

Darjeeling is a beautifully soft and versatile 4 ply / fingering weight yarn, spun from 80% superwashed merino and 20% nylon. The merino gives the yarn its smooth, soft feel, while the addition of nylon provides extra strength and durability, making it particularly well suited to socks and other frequently worn projects.

Although designed with sock knitting in mind, Darjeeling is far more than a sock yarn. Its softness makes it comfortable to wear next to the skin, while its generous 400 metres per 100g provides plenty of scope for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, wraps, scarves, baby garments and accessories. It is a practical choice for projects that require both softness and resilience.

Darjeeling has good stitch definition and works well across a wide range of knitting and crochet styles. It can be used for simple stocking stitch, textured patterns, lace, cables and colourwork, allowing the details of your chosen pattern to show clearly. The superwashed merino takes colour beautifully, giving hand-dyed colourways depth and clarity.

The combination of merino and nylon creates a dependable, easy-care yarn suitable for everyday garments and accessories. Whether you are making a favourite pair of hand-knitted socks, a lightweight cardigan or a generously sized shawl, Darjeeling offers softness, versatility and durability in one reliable base.

Yarn Details

Fibre Content: 80% superwashed merino, 20% nylon
Yarn Weight: 4 ply / fingering / sock weight
Skein Weight: 100g
Length: 400 metres
Construction: Plied yarn
Suggested Needle Size: 2.25–3.25mm
Suggested Crochet Hook Size: 2.5–3.5mm
Approximate Gauge: 27–32 stitches per 10cm, depending on needle size, pattern and desired fabric

Suitable For

Socks, lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, wraps, scarves, baby garments, colourwork and everyday accessories.

Care Instructions

For the best care of your hand-dyed yarn and finished project, gently hand wash in cool water using a mild wool wash. Avoid excessive agitation and do not wring. Gently remove excess water and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight.

Some colour may release during the first wash, particularly with darker or more saturated colourways. We recommend washing separately and using a colour catcher if combining light and dark colours in the same project.

As with all hand-dyed yarns, each skein is individual. If using more than one skein in a project, alternate skeins every few rows to blend any natural variations in colour.