Product description
The bigger sibling to fingering weight Tones Light yarn, Tones is a versatile worsted weight, woolen-spun from fleece-dyed American Columbia wool into light and dark shades of round and bouncy 3-ply yarn that we overdye to create a harmonious palette of coordinated “tone pairs”.
Choose your favorite color’s light, bright Overtone, or the deeper, more subdued Undertone. Craft vibrant combinations using Overtones and Undertones of different hues, or choose a more subtle approach by pairing an Overtone and Undertone from the same colorway. Create colorwork, stripes, crisp cables and bold texture in sweaters, accessories, and blankets with this soft and sturdy yarn.
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Tones
3-ply Woolen-Spun Worsted Weight
- Columbia Wool
- Wyoming
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Product description
The bigger sibling to fingering weight Tones Light yarn, Tones is a versatile worsted weight, woolen-spun from fleece-dyed American Columbia wool into light and dark shades of round and bouncy 3-ply yarn that we overdye to create a harmonious palette of coordinated “tone pairs”.
Choose your favorite color’s light, bright Overtone, or the deeper, more subdued Undertone. Craft vibrant combinations using Overtones and Undertones of different hues, or choose a more subtle approach by pairing an Overtone and Undertone from the same colorway. Create colorwork, stripes, crisp cables and bold texture in sweaters, accessories, and blankets with this soft and sturdy yarn.
View the Tones Lookbook.
Shop patterns in Tones.
Shop all worsted weight patterns.
Share on social #TonesYarn
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Specs
- 140 yards (128 meters) | 50 grams | Worsted weight
- 3-ply woolen-spun construction
- 24 micron Columbia wool from Wyoming
- Wool scoured at Bollman Industries, San Angelo, TX
- Stock dyed at Bollman Hat Company, Adamstown, PA
- Spun at Crescent Woolen Mills Co., Two Rivers, WI
- Skein dyed at Caledonian Dye Works, Philadelphia, PA
- Finished at Clemson Winding, Philadelphia, PA
100% developed, sourced, processed, spun and dyed in the USA.Fiber Characteristics
Columbia sheep raised in Wyoming provide the wool for Tones. One of the first sheep breeds developed in the United States, this large, friendly mediumwool breed began in 1912 in Laramie, Wyoming, as a cross between longwool Lincoln rams and finewool Rambouillet ewes. They produce thick white fleeces with robust substance, wonderful for warm and durable sweaters, accessories, and blankets.
Learn more about the woolen-spun process and get tips for working with woolen-spun yarns.
Dye Process
We begin with natural white wool, then dye a portion black, blending and spinning it into light and dark heathered base yarns. These are overdyed in brilliant hues using traditional skein dyeing methods, creating harmonious "tone pairs" to mix and match in colorwork, stripes, and solids.
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Gauges
As a result of its lofty woolen-spun construction, Tones knits wonderfully at a variety of gauges and can be used interchangeably with Imbue Worsted and Shelter:
- 4¼ - 5 stitches to 1"
- Suggested Needle: 4.5 - 5.5 mm (US 7 - 9)
- Suggested Hook: 5.5 - 6.5 mm (US I-9 - K-10½)
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Care
Tones is a handcrafted product. For best results, we recommend alternating skeins when joining in a new skein for even color distribution.
Wet Blocking
Your project isn't finished until it's had its first wash! Follow these steps to watch our yarns bloom into their full beauty.
- Fill a sink or basin with cold water.
- Add a small amount of gentle soap or detergent.
- Submerge your knitted item, gently squeezing out any air bubbles so that the piece remains completely underwater.
- Soak until completely saturated, for up to 10 minutes. While our dyes are thoroughly tested for colorfastness, a small amount of excess dye may rinse free during soaking. Using cold water, soap or detergent, and a short soak time will help prevent color redeposit on light-colored fibers.
- Drain your wash water and refill with cold water to rinse. (Skip this step if using a no-rinse soap or detergent.)
- Gently lift your knitted item from the water and remove excess moisture by rolling it between clean, dry towels with light pressure.
- Lay fabric flat and shape to air dry.
For more detailed instructions, visit our Blocking 101 tutorial.
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