Meadow Sport Jumbo - Unicorn Gradient
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Natural white is increasingly saturated with blue, purple, and aqua speckles.
***A note on colors: The yarn shown is the exact dye lot you will receive. Please note that colors can appear different on different monitors and in different light, however we offer free returns within 30 days of delivery so there's no risk to trying something new!***
About the Yarn
A round 4-ply yarn with quite a bit of drape and a subtle sheen, Meadow Sport combines the lightness of silk with the airiness of linen. This yarn starts out delightfully soft and only gets softer with use. Only the silk content in the yarn fully takes up the dye, giving it a soft and almost tweedy appearance.
Fiber
65% silk / 35% linen
Yardage and Weight
488 yds (446 m) / 150 g (5.25 oz)
Care
Hand wash cold, dry flat
Best For:
Warm weather and year-round items
Shawls, scarves, cowls, and breathable tops
Simple stitch patterns, lace, texture, simple colorwork
About This Base's Sustainability
Linen is among the most sustainable of fibers. Derived from the flax plant, this crop needs very little pesticides, herbicides, or watering. Like all fibers we offer, it is compostable and biodegradable.
Data on silk is mixed and complex, but compared to similar fibers (rayon, Tencel, lyocell, polyester, etc.) silk tends to use more water and slightly more energy to produce. On the other hand, silk comes out significantly ahead in land use (using marginal land not fit for other crops), toxic chemical use, circularity of production (the byproducts from silk production are useful, and end up reintegrated into the local ecosystem), and (specifically as compared to petroleum-derived products like polyester and nylon) its ability to biodegrade/compost. Silk also offers a superior level of performance if looking for breathability, strength, sheen, thermoregulation, hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking, stain and odor resistance, and (especially important for our purposes) the ability to hold a block like nothing else, all in one fiber.
Like all of our yarns, it is dyed sustainably in our studio with organic-standards-compliant dyes and minimal waste, and is biodegradable and compostable.
All yarn is dyed to order and ships within 2 weeks.
US orders over $100 ship free (generally via USPS Priority shipping for all areas except the West coast, and via UPS Ground for the West coast).
In line with our commitment to sustainability, our packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable with your regular paper recycling (yes, including the label)!
International orders: please note that customs forms will accurately reflect your order and purchase price. In general we recommend using USPS for international orders to reduce the chances of surprise fees. We cannot control or be responsible for any fees imposed by other countries, but we are happy to use your preferred shipping method to help minimmize surprises.