Platinum Sock
£18.00
Platinum Sock Yarn is soft and very strong, made from 75% Superwash Merino and 25% nylon which gives it extra strength for heels and toes. It can also go in the washing machine and the dryer without worrying about it shrinking which is what you need from a pair of socks.
Please note that if these are showing as out of stock you can either join the waitlist or buy it dyed to order  minimum 2 skeins per order.
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. I have dyed this yarn in a several ways -Â as colour gradient yarns with speckles, semi-solid with speckles, and a variety of two-tone ombre yarns. This yarn is (as the name suggests) PERFECT for socks. I have made several pairs. You can buy them with the awesome pattern Simply The Simplest Sock by Michelle Gregory. Lots of these yarns are named after tracks by one of my all time hero's David Bowie, but there are a few exceptions as they are colourways that are also available on other yarns. However, there are a couple of all time classics including the latest addition "Strings of Life" one of my favourite 80's dance tunes!
I have disabled out of stock colourways, but I am always happy to dye bespoke colours. If you would like this yarn in any colour that you see on my website you can order it here and I will dye it for you at no extra cost. There is a minimum of 2 skeins per colourway.Â
A few things to bear in mind about hand dyed yarn:
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- 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 |
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| 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.
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Additional information
| Weight | 100 g |
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| Colourways | Moonage Daydream, Any Colour You Like, Riders On The Storm, The Post War Dream, The Final Cut, Comfortably Numb, 24hr Party People, Get The Party Started, It's My Party, Blue Angel, Loaded, Come Together, School, Dreamer, Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, The Long Way Home, Its Raining Again, Hide In Your Shell, Crime Of The Century, Lillies & Roses, Lillies & Roses Remix, Let There Be More Light, Let There Be More Purple Light, Let There Be More Green Light, Let There Be More Blue Light, Northern Lights, Shut Your Eyes |
Susan Ketley (verified owner) –
Beautiful, colourful and so soft yarn. An absolute pleasure to knit with.
Pauline Lock (verified owner) –
so soft and a joy to knit with will be back for more soon
Morwenna (verified owner) –
Lovely feel to the wool, and it’s a beautiful colour.
Sue Dale (verified owner) –
Just blocked my latest project made in Seasons in the sun as a present for my friend. The yarn is wonderful to knit with and the colours remind me of sugared almonds!
Stephanie Robinson (verified owner) –
This yarn is (like all of Abby’s yarns) absolutely gorgeous. I’ve used similar from an earlier order and, although I have not yet made up socks from this, the ones I made before have washed excellently and were a dream to knit. Life is indeed too short to knit with cheap yarn.
Margaret Murchison (verified owner) –
Truly lovely yarn – haven’t knitted with it yet though because I’m too busy admiring it!
Sara Hayes (verified owner) –
Platinum sock yarn is wonderful. Soft, good colours a real pleasure to knit with. Highly recommended.
Philippa Morris (verified owner) –
Oh me, oh my, just the best yummy, squishy yarn ever!! My daughter is so chuffed! She can’t wait to get started on her blanket!! Thank you so much!! Xx
Claire Baldock (verified owner) –
Beautiful yarn, a pleasure to knit with
Anniken Allis (verified owner) –
Beautiful yarn. I’ve already knitted one pair of socks and starting another pair. Will definitely be back for more.
Philippa Morris (verified owner) –
Sumptuous sock yarn for Hubby. Fab colourway for him & a beautiful yarn to work with, as always. Xx
Jeanie H. (verified owner) –
This yarn has been dyed perfectly and is exceptional quality 🙂
Sara Hayes (verified owner) –
Beautiful looking I haven’t knitted with it yet though
Malvina (verified owner) –
The most beautiful yarn! It is now wound into balls but I haven’t started knitting yet – I want to be sure that I have the best pattern; I’ve whittled them down to three but the choice is becoming more difficult. I will decide soon!
Jane B. (verified owner) –
Beautiful yarn, as always. Thank you!
Christian Fern (verified owner) –
Bright and beautiful. Delicate too.
Maureen J Taylor (verified owner) –
Soft squishy yarn.
Inge J. (verified owner) –
Love the colours
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