Hibiscus Harlequin Bug #2 is a rich, vibrant red with strong coral undertones, creating a colour that sits between scarlet and deep watermelon pink. The shade has a lively intensity, with subtle variations in depth that add dimension and interest. Brighter coral-red tones catch the light, while deeper crimson shades give the colour a little more depth. Bold without being overly dark, this is a striking red with a distinctly botanical feel, reminiscent of the vivid flowers and colourful insects found in a summer garden. It pairs beautifully with soft pinks, warm creams, leafy greens and deeper burgundy shades.

Darjeeling 4 Ply

Darjeeling is a beautifully soft and versatile 4 ply / fingering weight yarn made from 80% superwashed merino and 20% nylon. The merino gives this yarn its lovely softness and comfortable handle, while the nylon adds strength and durability without compromising its feel.

At 400 metres per 100g, Darjeeling is an excellent choice for socks, where the added nylon provides extra resilience for everyday wear. It is equally suited to lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, wraps, scarves and other garments and accessories where softness, drape and durability are important.

The 4 ply construction gives good stitch definition and makes Darjeeling particularly adaptable to lace, textured stitches, cables and colourwork. It takes hand-dyed colour beautifully, allowing both subtle and highly saturated colourways to shine.

Yarn Details

Fibre: 80% superwashed merino / 20% nylon
Weight: 4 ply / fingering / sock
Length: 400 metres per 100g
Construction: 4 ply
Needles: 2.25–3.25mm
Crochet Hook: 2.5–3.5mm
Typical Gauge: 27–32 stitches per 10cm, depending on project and needle size

Suitable For

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

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water using a wool wash. Avoid soaking for extended periods, agitation and wringing. Gently squeeze out excess water and dry flat. Although the merino is superwashed, gentle handling will help maintain the appearance and softness of your finished project.

As with all hand-dyed yarns, we recommend alternating skeins when using more than one skein in a project to help blend natural variations between skeins.