The Silk Weavers of Lyon - PREORDER

The next day was a rainy one and the others were a little preoccupied with their own activities. It felt like the perfect time to wander around and enjoy studying all of the artistry. From the tapestries to the tassels and the adornments on chairs, everything was a work of art. 

“[The hangings] reflect the technical virtuosity of their weavers in Lyon, and Marie-Antoinette's love of flowers, whether scattered, in garlands or in bouquets of roses, forget-me-nots and pansies.
“This was also a period when decorative trimmings attained a summit of luxury and perfection. The time of Louis XV and Louis XVI saw the flowering of the Rococo style, characterized by a profusion of braiding, fringes, tassels, festooned lace panels and jasmines (imitation flowers), and a growing fascination with pastel colours.”

 ~ both quotes are from Versailles by Catherine Pégard 

Welcome to A Summer at Versailles. An all tonals collection inspired by the palace estate and the Queen who made it infamous. The Silk Weavers of Lyon is a medium pink. 

Information on the bases: 

Merino Sock  : Fingering Weight, 100% Superwash Merino (Extra Fine), 4-ply, 437 yards // 100 grams

85/15 Sock : Fingering Weight, 85% Superwash Merino (Extra Fine) 15% Nylon, 4-ply, 437 yards // 100 grams

Silk Sock : Fingering Weight, 75% Superwash Merino (Extra Fine) 25% Mulberry Silk, 4-ply, 437 yards // 100 grams

Merino Linen : Fingering Weight, 83% Superwash Merino 17% Linen, 2-ply, 410 yards // 100 grams

Cashmere Sock : Fingering Weight, 80% Superwash Merino 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon Yarn (19.5 Microns), 3-ply, 383 yards // 100 grams

Merino Sport : 100% Superwash Merino (Extra Fine), 4-ply, 328 yards // 100 grams

Cashmere DK : 80% Superwash Merino 10% Cashmere 10% Nylon Yarn (19.5 Microns), 4-ply, 246 yards // 100 grams

85/15 DK : 85% Superwash Merino (Extra Fine) 15% Nylon, 4-ply, 246 yards // 100 grams

85/15 Worsted : 85% Superwash Merino (Extra Fine) 15% Nylon, 4-ply, 196 yards // 100 grams

All skeins are hand-dyed with care in a smoke-free and pet-free home. Please note that while all skeins are dyed together, every skein of yarn is unique and there may be some slight variation between them. After dyeing, all yarn is washed and rinsed thoroughly, however, a small amount of color bleeding may still occur during the first wash.  

For best care, please gently hand wash in cold water with a wool wash and lay flat to dry. Store yarn in an area away from direct sunlight to help maintain color. 

This yarn is PREORDER only. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for the turnaround time.

All photographs are taken in natural light, and I try to keep the editing to a minimum, but colors may vary from monitor to monitor. 

The wool used in this yarn is ethically produced from sheep that have NOT been mulesed.