Product description

Where's all the yarn?

We're transitioning out of yarn production this summer – learn more on the blog.

The smaller sibling to our worsted weight Tones yarn, Tones Light is a versatile fingering weight, woolen-spun from fleece-dyed American Columbia wool into light and dark shades of springy 2-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. Soft, durable, and ideal for lightweight garments, accessories, lace, and colorwork.

View the Tones Light Lookbook.

Shop patterns in Tones Light.

Shop all fingering weight patterns.

Read our color descriptions.

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Tones Light

2-ply Woolen-Spun Fingering Weight

  • Columbia Wool
  • Wyoming
Color
$11.73 all sales final $16.75

  • Product description

    Where's all the yarn?

    We're transitioning out of yarn production this summer – learn more on the blog.

    The smaller sibling to our worsted weight Tones yarn, Tones Light is a versatile fingering weight, woolen-spun from fleece-dyed American Columbia wool into light and dark shades of springy 2-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. Soft, durable, and ideal for lightweight garments, accessories, lace, and colorwork.

    View the Tones Light Lookbook.

    Shop patterns in Tones Light.

    Shop all fingering weight patterns.

    Read our color descriptions.

    Share on social #TonesLightYarn

     

  • Specs
    • 225 yards (206 meters) | 50 grams | fingering weight
    • 2-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 Light. 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.

  • Gauges

    As a result of its lofty woolen-spun construction, Tones Light knits wonderfully at a variety of gauges and can be used interchangeably with Loft.

    • 6 - 8 stitches to 1"
    • Suggested Needle: 2 - 3.5 mm (US 0 - 4)
    • Suggested Hook: 2.25 - 4 mm (US B-1 - G-6)

  • Care

    Tones Light 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.

    1. Fill a sink or basin with cold water.
    2. Add a small amount of gentle soap or detergent.
    3. Submerge your knitted item, gently squeezing out any air bubbles so that the piece remains completely underwater.
    4. 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.
    5. Drain your wash water and refill with cold water to rinse. (Skip this step if using a no-rinse soap or detergent.)
    6. Gently lift your knitted item from the water and remove excess moisture by rolling it between clean, dry towels with light pressure.
    7. Lay fabric flat and shape to air dry.

    For more detailed instructions, visit our Blocking 101 tutorial.

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