{"title":"non-superwash yarn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love non-superwash yarn! Whether it's lofty, woollen-spun, and bouncy, or rustic and a bit crunchy with a soft fuzzy halo it has qualities that define the way it knits and the fabric it makes. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNon-superwash yarn can require a little more thought and attention to care but the rewards are plentiful! Fibres that haven't been superwash treated tend to have more memory, bite, and structural interest, and the lack of chemical\/processing intervention makes them better for the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bray","title":"bray | lace","description":"\u003c!-- otab 1--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{bray - hay spread to dry in long rows}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mohair\/Silk blend is just divine. Soft, with an amazing sheen and the characteristic halo from the mohair. It is listed as a lace weight yarn based on yardage but the halo makes it super versatile and it will make a dense fabric knit at a tight gauge or a gorgeous open fabric, with a glorious airy feel knit more loosely. It's also fabulous held alongside a smooth laceweight yarn, or with a heavier weight yarn to create amazing colour effects and cosy, yet airy fabrics for shawls and sweaters...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis yarn qualifies for our 'sweater quantity' discount ~ Buy 6 full size, full price skeins of meadowyarn hand-dyed yarn and get 15% OFF ~ Discount applied automatically ~ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix-and-match across yarn bases ~ Does not apply to mini-skeins, limited edition collections,  or 'sale' yarn ~ May not be used in conjunction with any other discount code. Some shades of bray | lace are also available 'dyed-to-order' \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowyarn.co.uk\/collections\/dyed-to-order\/products\/meadowyarn-dyed-to-order-bray-lace\" title=\"bray dyed to order\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe kettle dye Bray in small batches. Each skein is unique and most colourways are 'one of a kind' (so if you see something that steals your heart grab it while you can!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all small-batch, hand-dyed yarn that doesn't have dye lots, we also recommend knitting alternate rows from two skeins when working on larger projects to avoid noticeable changes between skeins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use professional acid dyes with good light and wash fastness and do our best to exhaust every dye bath and to reuse water wherever possible to reduce any further environmental impact. Occasionally a small amount of 'loose' dye may remain in the yarn after rinsing (most likely with deeply saturated shades) and we always recommend hand washing in very cool water and pre-washing your yarn separately if you are intending to mix light and dark shades in a single garment\/project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- otab 2--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eweight: \u003c\/b\u003eLace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003efibre: \u003c\/b\u003e64% mohair, 36% silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eneedle size: \u003c\/b\u003e3.00-4.00mm (dependent on gauge required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003emetres: \u003c\/b\u003e420m per 50gm skein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ecare: \u003c\/b\u003eHand wash in cool water using gentle wool detergent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"meadowyarn","offers":[{"title":"where poppies dance ~fluid~","offer_id":54997661876604,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"all the things we'll never see ~fluid~","offer_id":56947963068796,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"hope ~fluid~","offer_id":56649181495676,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"this vanishing earth ~fluid~","offer_id":39470353842325,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"the space between things ~fluid~","offer_id":44510562812153,"sku":"","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2459\/1385\/files\/IMG_4688_8_Edited.jpg?v=1776439055"},{"product_id":"meadowyarn-bray-lace-minis","title":"miniBray | lace","description":"\u003c!-- otab 1--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur divine Mohair\/Silk blend is now available in mini-skein form, dyed in our favourite shades to add a touch of glorious sheen and fluffy halo wherever you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe list Bray as a lace weight yarn based on yardage but the halo makes it super versatile and it will make a dense fabric knit at a tight gauge or a gorgeous open fabric, with a glorious airy feel knit more loosely. Hold it alongside a smooth laceweight yarn or with a 4ply (sock weight) yarn to create amazing colour effects and cosy, yet airy fabrics for shawls and sweaters...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe kettle dye Bray in small batches. Each skein is unique and most colourways are 'one of a kind' (so if you see something that steals your heart grab it while you can!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all small-batch, hand-dyed yarn that doesn't have dye lots, we also recommend knitting alternate rows from two skeins when working on larger projects to avoid noticeable changes between skeins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use professional acid dyes. We do our best to exhaust every dye bath and to reuse water wherever possible to reduce any further environmental impact. 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Spun from the fleece of the Peruvian Highland sheep (a cross between the Merino and Corriedale breeds) this DK weight yarn is bouncy and has proper 'bite'. It has a slightly more relaxed twist than the sport weight version and is a little less 'springy' as a result and while definitely more rustic than merino and other 'soft' fibres, this 27 micron yarn knits into a fabric that we think is plenty soft enough for most wool lovers to wear next to the skin. Not superwash treated, it will wash and wear beautifully for many years if treated with care and it is a dream to dye. We dye it in a selection of our ~core~ semi-solid, tonal shades so it's great for stranded colour work. We think this is the perfect sweater yarn but will also make gorgeous hats, mitts, shawls and wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis yarn qualifies for our 'sweater quantity' discount ~ Buy 6 full size, full price skeins of meadowyarn hand-dyed yarn and get 15% OFF ~ Discount applied automatically ~ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix-and-match across yarn bases ~ Does not apply to mini-skeins, limited edition collections,  or 'sale' yarn ~ May not be used in conjunction with any other discount code. This yarn is available dyed-to-order \u003ca title=\"DYED TO ORDER - currel | DK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowyarn.co.uk\/products\/dyed-to-order-currel-dk\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe dye Currel in small batches using a variety of techniques to develop layered tonal and semi-solid shades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrel is spun from fibre that has not been superwash treated and should be hand washed 'cold' to prevent felting\/fulling and to preserve the vibrancy of the dye. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven within a dye batch (usually four skeins), each skein is unique and as with all small batch, hand dyed yarn that doesn't have dye lots, we recommend knitting alternate rows from two skeins when working on larger projects to avoid noticeable changes between skeins and avoid tonal pooling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe use professional acid dyes with good light and wash fastness and do our best to exhaust every dye bath and to reuse water wherever possible to reduce any further environmental impact. Occasionally a small amount of 'loose' dye may remain in the yarn after rinsing (most likely with deeply saturated shades) and we always recommend hand washing in cold water and pre-washing your yarn separately if you are intending to mix light and dark shades in a single garment\/project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- otab 2--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eweight: \u003c\/b\u003eDK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003efibre: \u003c\/b\u003e100% wool (Highland - non superwash)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eneedle size: \u003c\/b\u003e3.50 - 4.50mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003emetres: \u003c\/b\u003e225m per 100g  \u003cspan\u003eskein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ecare: \u003c\/b\u003eHand wash in very cool water with gentle wool detergent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadowyarn","offers":[{"title":"an ancient symmetry ~core~","offer_id":43432427749625,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"to distant shores ~core~","offer_id":43432427782393,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"just beyond our reach ~core~","offer_id":43432427815161,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"cast in bronze ~core~","offer_id":43432427880697,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"collecting memories ~core~","offer_id":43432427913465,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"a whisper woven through it ~core~","offer_id":43432427946233,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"to fill a life with fire ~core~","offer_id":43432427979001,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"between the realms ~core~","offer_id":43432428011769,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"a sound so sweet ~core~","offer_id":43432679112953,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"summer's tarnished air ~core~","offer_id":43432679145721,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"of a thousand moments ~fluid~","offer_id":43432679178489,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"the essence of first light ~core~","offer_id":43432679211257,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"into an inky darkling ~core~","offer_id":43432679244025,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"drying their wings ~core~","offer_id":43432679276793,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2459\/1385\/files\/IMG_4687_7_Edited.jpg?v=1776438950"},{"product_id":"aker-lace","title":"aker | lace","description":"\u003c!-- otab 1--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e{aker - an old east anglian word for a patch of ruffled\/rippled water}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yarn jumped straight to the top of the 'dye pot darlings' list the moment I picked up a skein! It's a blend of buttery-soft Baby Suri Alpaca (65%) and Silk (35%) and it has a glorious sheen from the silk and the most divine alpaca halo... The skeins are little squishy cloud-like hanks of joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're wondering why you might choose this over the classic mohair\/silk blend, alpaca is less 'tickly' than mohair and also sheds less fibre, so if you struggle to tolerate mohair but you love all those patterns that call for a strand of mohair\/silk to be held alongside lace weight or fingering weight yarn, then this might be the yarn for you. It is also just glorious in its own right and delightful to knit with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe jumped on this particular blend because it also has fabulous yardage; it's a 'classic' lace weight at 800m per 100g (400m per 50g skein).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's dyed in all our favourite summer shades for launch but this will be a regular in the dye pots and we'll be adding new shades until we run out of colours (never!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis yarn qualifies for our 'sweater quantity' discount ~ Buy 6 full size, full price skeins and get 15% OFF ~ Discount applied automatically ~ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix-and-match across yarn bases ~ Does not apply to mini-skeins, limited edition collections,  or 'sale' yarn ~ May not be used in conjunction with any other discount code. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe dye aker in small batches using a combination of kettle dyeing for semi-solid and tonal shades and low-immersion and hand-painting for variegated shades that will 'pool' or 'flash' depending on gauge. Even within a dye batch, each skein is unique as a result of our dyeing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaker is spun from non-superwash fibres and should be hand washed in very cool water to avoid felting (although it is actually quite hard to felt alpaca\/silk blends) and to preserve the vibrancy of the dye. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all small-batch, hand-dyed yarn that doesn't have dye lots, we also recommend knitting alternate rows from two skeins when working on larger projects to avoid noticeable changes between skeins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use professional acid dyes with good light and wash fastness and do our best to exhaust every dye bath and reuse water wherever possible to reduce any further environmental impact. 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Spun from the fleece of the Peruvian Highland sheep (a cross between the Merino and Corriedale breeds) this fingering weight yarn is bouncy and has proper 'bite'. It has a slightly more relaxed twist than the sport weight version and is a little less 'springy' as a result and while definitely more rustic than merino and other 'soft' fibres, this 27 micron yarn knits into a fabric that we think is plenty soft enough for most wool lovers to wear next to the skin. Not superwash treated, it will wash and wear beautifully for many years if treated with care and it is a dream to dye. We dye it in as many of of our ~core~ semi-solid, tonal shades as we can realistically keep track of so it's great for stranded colour work – cozy cardigans, warm sweaters, and fabulous accessories. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe dye this yarn on 50g skeins so you can mix and match for colourwork and fair isle projects and also offer it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowyarn.co.uk\/products\/copy-of-currel-4ply-dyed-to-order\"\u003edyed-to-order\u003c\/a\u003e so you can order more than we have in stock and it will be dyed as a batch (some variation across skeins may still occur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis yarn has its own 'sweater quantity' discount ~ Buy 12 skeins in any combination of shades and across our ready-to-ship and\/or dyed-to-order options and get 15% OFF ~ Discount applied automatically ~ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe dye Currel in small batches using a variety of techniques to develop layered tonal and semi-solid shades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrel is spun from fibre that has not been superwash treated and should be hand washed 'cold' to prevent felting\/fulling and to preserve the vibrancy of the dye. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven within a dye batch (usually six skeins), each skein is unique and as with all small batch, hand dyed yarn that doesn't have dye lots, we recommend knitting alternate rows from two skeins when working on larger projects to avoid noticeable changes between skeins and avoid tonal pooling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe use professional acid dyes with good light and wash fastness and do our best to exhaust every dye bath and to reuse water wherever possible to reduce any further environmental impact. 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A semi-sold ~core~ shade, a subtly tonally variegated ~fluid~ shade, and a ~flash~ shade that's space-dyed to show off the soft tonal transitions we can create using our slow non-superwash dyeing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead over to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/meadowanj\/~non~-club-octnov-surfacing\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePinterest \u003c\/a\u003eto see our mood board and get an idea of our palette inspiration...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're sticking with our favourite flexible yarn club model; \u003c\/strong\u003ejust purchase the yarn options you'd like during the month that pre-sales are open and we'll do the rest. 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We're choosing a non-superwash yarn base every other month, and using one of our favourite non-fiction books to inspire a micro-collection. Three shades; one ~core~ semi-solid, one ~fluid~ variegated, and one ~flash~ shade that stand alone or work together in whatever combination you like. Order as many skeins of one, two, or all three shades as you need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-superwash yarn can require a little more thought and attention to care but the rewards are plentiful! Fibres that haven't been superwash treated tend to have more memory, bite, and structural interest, and the lack of chemical\/processing intervention makes them better for the environment. Sometimes it feels like non-fiction books share a lot of those qualities! 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It tracks a year of Kerri's life in a small stone cottage in the heart of Ireland, but not just any year, the year is 2020 and as Kerri and her partner start to settle into their new home, the Covid pandemic shuts down the world around them and their one-room home suddenly becomes so much more than it might otherwise have been. 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It's called nest | fingering and I'll be dyeing three shades that work together or hold their own. A semi-sold ~core~ shade, a subtly tonally variegated ~fluid~ shade, and a ~flash~ shade that's space-dyed to show off the soft tonal transitions we can create using our slow non-superwash dyeing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead over to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/meadowanj\/non-club-feb-mar-a-cacophony-of-bone\/\" title=\"cocophony of bone mood board\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e to see our mood board and get an idea of our palette inspiration...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're sticking with our favourite flexible yarn club model; \u003c\/strong\u003ejust purchase the yarn options you'd like during the month that pre-sales are open and we'll do the rest. Alongside the yarn, I'll also be sourcing a little treat or two that I think compliment both the yarn and the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunning bi-monthly, each club instalment will go on sale at the start (or thereabouts) of *every other* month, starting in October, with parcels being dispatched before the end of the following month; so the first club orders will be sent out late-November, before the next instalment opens for pre-orders at the beginning of December, and so on....\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s a super-flexible club; just choose and purchase your yarn before the pre-sales close at the end of the month. There's no need to cancel, and no pressure to repeat purchase. If you're signed up to our newsletter (see below if you're not!) or follow us on social media, you'll get all the info on the book, yarn base, and mood board\/palette clues when each instalment opens and a gentle reminder when it's about to close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a fan of yarn clubs? There will be extra skeins!\u003c\/strong\u003e I'll also be dyeing a couple of extra batches across all the yarn options and those will be available to buy ‘ready to ship’ once the club subscriber parcels have been delivered. 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We're choosing a non-superwash yarn base every other month, and using one of our favourite non-fiction books to inspire a micro-collection. Three shades; one ~core~ semi-solid, one ~fluid~ variegated, and one ~flash~ shade that stand alone or work together in whatever combination you like. Order as many skeins of one, two, or all three shades as you need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-superwash yarn can require a little more thought and attention to care but the rewards are plentiful! Fibres that haven't been superwash treated tend to have more memory, bite, and structural interest, and the lack of chemical\/processing intervention makes them better for the environment. Sometimes it feels like non-fiction books share a lot of those qualities! 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I've called it lode | sock and I'll be dyeing three shades that work together or hold their own. A semi-solid ~core~ shade, a subtly tonally variegated ~fluid~ shade, and a ~flash~ shade that's space-dyed to show off the soft tonal transitions we can create using our slow non-superwash dyeing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHead over to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/meadowanj\/non-club-apr-may-a-flat-place\/\"\u003ePinterest \u003c\/a\u003eto see our mood board and get an idea of our palette inspiration...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're sticking with our favourite flexible yarn club model; \u003c\/strong\u003ejust purchase the yarn options you'd like during the month that pre-sales are open and we'll do the rest. 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We will never mix dye batches without consulting you first...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all small-batch, hand-dyed yarn that doesn't have dye lots, we recommend knitting alternate rows from two skeins when working on larger projects to avoid noticeable changes between skeins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use professional acid dyes with good light and wash fastness and do our best to exhaust every dye bath and reuse water wherever possible to reduce any further environmental impact. 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My favourite authors are usually women and they're usually writing about ordinarily complex lives and families and often aren't plot driven BUT I also have a penchant for a properly meaty crime thriller. I think of these as palette cleansers, much like knitting woolly beanies in between colourwork sweaters, they clear the neural pathways for the next slightly more complex, some might say challenging, knit\/read. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are authors whose series I read strictly in order and others that I grab from the library shelves on a whim as I see them. I'm prone to discovering, forgetting, and rediscovering authors and characters, and stumbling across a brand new series, a whole rich new seam of murder and mystery, is a good day indeed! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things I love about a recurring character is the way the author can build a richly complex world and a nuanced (often complicated!) personality for them to inhabit. We find out what they like and dislike, they have back stories and lives outside of the current case\/mystery, we know what they order at the bar, what music they listen to, their relationship woes, and whether they stop off for a curry or a fish supper on their way home from a gruelling day of crime solving! It all makes for lots of palette inspiration and I'll be using it all to dye a single shade each month inspired by one of my favourite detectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm going to build this into a collection like a 'part work' magazine so you can pick and choose your favourites, or collect the whole series. Each edition will be dyed on the same two yarn bases; pightle | fingering\/4ply (both 100g full size skeins and 20g mini-skeins) and bray | lace so there are lots of knit\/crochet  possibilities! You could purchase a single mini-skein from every release and knit or crochet a blanket or throw, maybe use pightle and bray held together for a shawl, or purchase a sweaters-worth to knit a garment inspired by your favourite detective... the possibilities are many and varied!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, who is going to be providing the inspiration? I'm keeping it broad and flexible because not all my favourite solvers-of-crime are straightforward police detectives. Some are amateurs sleuths, then there are private investigators, and let's not forget the 'police adjacent' characters - the forensic consultants, archaeologists, and off-book sidekicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've got a long list of potential characters to inspire the dye pots; Kay Scarpetta, Reacher, Ruth Galloway, Tom Thorne... Vera Stanhope maybe? But I'm starting with the detective that got me hooked on the genre; Rebus. From the very first twist to the last turn (or will there be more!?) Ian Rankin's John Rebus character has taken us to all the darkest, seediest, gangster-infused corners of Edinburgh and picking up the latest Rebus is like catching up with an old but troublesome friend...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.pinterest.com\/meadowyarn\/swatching-the-detectives\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePinterest mood board\u003c\/a\u003e that I'll be adding to where you'll get a sneak peak of the current detective in the dye pots, and you can also read more about the inspiration for each shade in my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowyarn.co.uk\/blogs\/blog\/\"\u003ejournal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm using my favourite fluid, multi-layered dye pot technique to create subtly variegated shades and each month there will be ready-to-ship batches in the shop but all the shades will be repeatable and they'll be restocked indefinitely, as the collection grows month by month. 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