80/20 Sock | Lichen & Lace
Lichen & Lace's 80/20 Sock Yarn is the perfect example of a tough washable sock yarn with sustainability at its forefront. Made of organic eco-processed merino and recycled nylon, this sock yarn is truly everything a knitter could want, while still offering the beautifully bright and punchy colourways Lichen & Lace is so skilled at.
DETAILS
CONTENT: 80% organic eco-processed merino, 20% recycled nylon
WEIGHT: Fingering
UNIT WEIGHT: 100g
METERAGE: 333 meters (365 yards)
NEEDLE SIZE: 2mm - 3.5mm (US 0 - 4)
GAUGE: 32 - 26 stitches = 10cm/4"
CARE: Machine-wash cold and gentle, hang or lay flat to dry
HOW IT'S MADE
Lichen & Lace was started by Megan is 2013 as a small dyeing studio in Sackville, New Brunswick, where she sold her handdyed yarns through Deanne Fitzpatrick's rug hooking studio. Now, Lichen & Lace is still based out of New Brunswick, but has grown significantly and now sells their handdyed yarns in over 50 yarns shops around the world. Their 80/20 Sock base is milled in Ontario - made from 80% organic merino eco-processed with the Schoeller EXP chlorine-free treatment in Germany, and 20% recycled nylon made in Italy. Read more about Lichen & Lace here.
PROJECT IDEAS
While this yarn might be meant for socks, it's also perfect for baby or toddler items, shawls, sweaters, and more! It's soft and strong, with beautiful stitch definition - creating fabrics that will feel good against the skin and last a lifetime!
Check out Orwell's Garden Cowl, Heartnut Socks, Musselburgh, Vertices Unite, Birds of a Feather, No Frills Sweater, and other project ideas for this yarn!