Aurora Borealis – Hand-Dyed 4ply Sock Yarn | British Bluefaced Leicester, Alpaca & Eco Bio-Nylon Blend

Please note, these are 50g skeins. 

Let the colours of the Arctic night dance through your stitches. 

Aurora Borealis captures the magic of the winter sky. Ribbons of bright green and glacier blue swirling through a base of deep celestial blue. Each skein is hand-dyed and individually painted in small batches, ensuring no two are exactly alike.

Made from a blend of:

British Bluefaced Leicester: soft, lustrous, and beautifully smooth next to skin

British Alpaca: adds gentle warmth and a halo of softness

Eco Bio-Nylon: a sustainable alternative to traditional nylon, providing strength and durability for socks and everyday wear

This yarn knits up with a subtle sheen and tonal depth that brings colourwork, lace, and simple stitches alike to life.

Each 50g skein is:

• 4ply / Fingering weight

• Approx. 200m 

• Hand-dyed in small batches in Northern Ireland

• Recommended needles: 2.25–3.25mm

• Gentle hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry

Perfect For:

Socks, shawls, lightweight jumpers, colourwork accents, and any project that calls for a little northern magic.

♻️ Sustainability

This base features eco-friendly bio-nylon, designed to biodegrade more safely at end-of-life without compromising strength or longevity during use.
Dyed with low-impact acid dyes using mindful water practices in the Moonflower studio.

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