“Yes, this one is perfect,” I said to myself, when I found my Rivendell fingering and DK yarns.
It was exactly what I was looking for in a hand-dyed yarn base: non-Superwash, natural fibers with a woolly-wool feel that would work for almost any type of project, and that even the most discerning yarn snob (like me!) would love to knit with.
Rivendell is perfect, whether you’re knitting sweaters, shawls, socks, home goods… or just admiring your yarn stash.
Here are some things I love about this yarn:
It’s soft — There is something about the feeling of non-Superwash yarns that I just absolutely love. With Superwash yarns, the softness feels like a silky-smooth softness, but with non-Superwash yarns, the softness is more of a fluffy softness. It feels closer to the sheep and to all that I love about natural materials.
It’s durable — With its 4-ply, worsted-spun construction, this yarn is a durable all-natural option. I’ve used it for sweaters and shawls so far, including a summer cardigan for my 2-year-old (pattern in development), and I love the results every time. I’ve even gotten away with tossing it in the wash on a gentle cycle with cold water and not had to worry about felting.
It takes color beautifully — You can see for yourself in the photos above. I think many people associate non-Superwash yarns with more muted colors, but that is definitely not always the case. Many of the colorways I dye on this yarn are deep, rich, and saturated. I’m excited to try my hand with variegation and speckling at some point, but I’m trying not to get too far ahead of myself.
This base is available in fingering and DK weights, and I may be able add a worsted/Aran option in the future.
Here are the details:
Composition: 100% Non-Superwash fine (21.5 micron) Merino
Weight: available in fingering and DK weight, both 4-ply worsted spun
Fingering meterage: approx 400m (437 yards) per 100gm hank
DK Meterage: approx 225m (246 yards) per 100g hank
There are quite a few skeins currently in stock on my website, and I’ll be dyeing up more soon. If you’re dreaming of a project that feels like a refuge to Elrond’s house, the Last Homely House East of the Sea as depicted in J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels, Rivendell is ready to take you there.