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Gryphon #6 - Darjeeling 4 ply sock yarn in merino and nylon
Gryphon #6 - Darjeeling 4 ply sock yarn in merino and nylon
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Gryphon #6
Gryphon #6 is a rich, earthy green with strong golden-yellow undertones, sitting somewhere between olive, moss and chartreuse. It has a wonderfully complex quality, shifting subtly between deeper olive shadows and brighter, more yellow-green highlights as the yarn moves around the skein. The result is a vibrant but grounded green with plenty of depth.
There is a slightly aged, botanical quality to this shade, reminiscent of eucalyptus foliage and sunlit green leaves, while the golden undertones give it a warm, almost ochre-like character. The tonal variation is particularly lovely on the tightly plied yarn, where the different angles of the fibres catch the light and create natural movement through the colour.
Gryphon #6 is a strong choice for knitters looking for a distinctive green that sits comfortably alongside neutrals, browns, golds and deeper forest shades. It would make a striking feature colour while remaining wonderfully wearable.
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.
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