Mini Maiden | Handmaiden
Hand dyed right here in Halifax, Mini Maiden is a gorgeous single-ply blend of silk and wool that packs a punch with 400m on a single skein. This yarn has a beautiful glossy look, with wonderful softness and drape. Perfect for shawls and fine winter accessories!
Handmaiden designs their colourways so that variegated and solid colours can work together well. Get creative pairing different colourways for striping or colourblocking!
DETAILS
CONTENT: 50% wool, 50% silk
WEIGHT: Fingering
TEXTURE: Glossy, single-ply, slightly fuzzy
UNIT WEIGHT: 100g
METERAGE: 400 meters (437 yards)
NEEDLE SIZE: 3mm (US 2)
GAUGE: 26 stitches = 10cm/4"
WRAPS PER INCH: 28
FELTABLE: Yes
CARE: Machine wash on wool cycle, or hand wash, and lay flat to dry
HOW IT'S MADE
This yarn is hand dyed by Handmaiden in their studio right here in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Handmaiden designs all their colourways, and employs emerging artists and recent graduates like textile artists, painters, and illustrators who have a natural affinity for combining and mixing colour. Read more about Handmaiden's brand vision here.
PROJECT IDEAS
Mini Maiden would be lovely for drapey garments and shawls. Holding two strands together gives you a DK/Worsted weight and creates a lovely effect with the variegation. As well, holding it with a mohair softens the variegation slightly and adds a beautiful halo to your work.
Check out the Rain or Shine Blanket, Kernel Scarf, Snowglobe Hat, and other popular patterns that use this yarn!