Description
Platinum Sock Yarn is perfect yarn for socks. It’s soft and very strong, made from 75% Superwash Merino and 25% nylon which gives it extra strength for heels and toes. (If you want many of these colours are available in Pure Merino which is almost identical but 100% merino) I have dyed this yarn in a several ways – as a gradient yarns with speckles, semi-solid with speckles, and a variety of two-tone ombre yarns. For more ideas how these yarns will knit have a look at the sock kit which are available with a special 25cm circular sock needles or a set of 5dpn’s, and a printed copy of Simply The Simplest Sock pattern.
Most of these yarns are named after tracks by one of my all time hero’s David Bowie, but there are a few exceptions… As with all my yarns, if you don’t see the colour/colourway you want then I can create a custom dye at no extra cost. Please see Bespoke Yarn and choose the Platinum Sock option.
A few things to bear in mind about hand dyed yarn:
- No two skeins are ever the same, even if they have been dyed in the same pot. If consistency is important and/or to prevent colour pooling I strongly recommend you knit with two skeins and alternate every other row, particularly on larger projects. If you are just using 1 skein you could knit from both ends.
- Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure colour-fastness, there is a chance that some residual dye may remain (this is normal – think jeans…) I suggest hand washing all garments in cool water prior to being worn and keep bright colours separate.
- It is not possible to work directly from a skein/hank. It must be wound into a ball before use, or will get into a terrible tangle. For more information on how to do this there are hundreds of videos on YouTube. Alternatively for a small fee I can do it for you here.
| Yarn Name | Platinum Sock |
|---|---|
| Brand | Orchidean Yarns |
| Ball/Skein | Skein |
| Yarn Weight | 4ply / Sock |
| Weight | 100g |
| Length | 425m |
| Composition | 75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon |
| Needle | 3.25mm |
| Tension | |
| Care | While this is made with Superwash Merino, we always recommend hand washing to protect your garment.  |
Tracy Cottis (verified owner) –
A real quality sock yarn, lovely bright colours.
Tracy Cottis (verified owner) –
Super colours, really eye catching yarn.
Ceris (verified owner) –
Rainbows and Bowie – whats not to love ?
Caroline (verified owner) –
Great yarn to knit with, soft and the colours are amazing. Makes wonderful socks
Lorna Baker (verified owner) –
Absolutely beautiful yarn x I just love it, and the communication throughout the Royal Mail postal delay due to COVID-19 was reassuring. Thank you so much, Abby xxx
Jane Binstead (verified owner) –
As above
Patricia M. (verified owner) –
Great to knit with. Beautiful colours.
BETH (verified owner) –
Gorgeous colours and so so soft. Absolutely amazing.
Jenny P. (verified owner) –
Lovely yarn, looks just as pictured.
Christine Woolley (verified owner) –
This is beautiful yarn and such lovely colours.
Sarah (verified owner) –
Fabulous!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
A*
Estelle Lewis (verified owner) –
Excellent and gorgeous product. Colour representation was brilliant.
Lesley Arnold-Hopkins (verified owner) –
Lovely!
Angie Axam (verified owner) –
Love this yarn
Kathryn Quillinan (verified owner) –
Beautiful yarn ?
Sharon Young (verified owner) –
Not knitted with these yet, but I’m sure they will be marvellous!
Fiona W. (verified owner) –
Love this speckly coloured yarn!
Jane B. (verified owner) –
Lovely yarn
Patricia M. (verified owner) –
“Let there be more light “. Love the random burst of colour.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Beautiful wool
Sharon Young (verified owner) –
Beautiful colour. Looking forward to knitting it up.
Fiona W. (verified owner) –
Lovely yarn, beautifully presented!
Eva E. (verified owner) –
Love your colors, and I love the quality
Stephanie Robinson –
Absolutely beautiful yarn in very exciting colours