The Victorian Era Collection Pre-Order - Victorian Blue
Beloved for its versatility, blue was considered suitable for nearly every occasion in the Victorian era and appeared in everything from ribbons and fashion trims to fine ceramics and home décor. While the color itself had been used for centuries, this period marked an important shift with the arrival of aniline dyes. These new synthetic dyes made rich and vibrant shades more accessible for commercial dyeing, allowing deep blues to flourish in everyday textiles. Before this innovation, blue relied entirely on natural indigo which offered beauty but limited depth. VICTORIAN BLUE reflects this moment in history when tradition blended with scientific progress and a classic color became more radiant than ever.
*Pattern: Bisbis by Sari Nordlund. Knit using Soft Sock & Suri Silk
Base info
Suri Silk - Lace Weight - 74% Brushed Baby Suri Alpaca & 26% Mulberry Silk - 328 Yards / 50 Grams
Soft Sock - 4ply Fingering Weight 19.5 Microns - 85% Superwash Merino & 15% Nylon - 437 Yards / 100 Grams
British Wool Fine - 4ply Non-Superwash - 100% British Wool (Blend of BFL & Masham) - 492 Yards / 100 Grams
Tweed Sock - 2ply Fingering Weight - 85% Superwash Merino & 15% Donegal Nep - 438 Yards / 100 Grams
Corriedale Sport - 2ply Woollen Spun Sport Weight - 25 Microns - 100% Non-Superwash Corriedale - 492 Yards / 100 Grams
Hudson DK - 4ply DK Weight 21.5 Microns - 100% Superwash Merino - 246 Yards / 100 Grams
Worsted - 4ply Worsted Weight 19.5 Microns - 100% Superwash Merino - 218 Yards / 100 Grams
Worsted Luxe - 2 ply Worsted Weight - 80% Superwash Merino & 20% - 191 Yards / 100 Grams
British Wool - 2ply DK/Light Worsted Weight Non-Superwash - 75% BFL & 25% Mid Brown Masham - 262 Yards / 100 Grams
Corriedale Aran - 4ply Woollen Spun Aran Weight 23 Microns - 100% Non-Superwash Corriedale - 200 Yards / 100 Grams
Quality & Care
All yarn bases are high quality and ethically sourced from farms that follow mulesing-free practices. Each skein may vary slightly from one another due to the nature of hand dyed yarn, but that's the beauty of it! Simply alternate skeins when working with the same colorway to prevent pooling. Yarn is dyed in small batches and then washed with Soak wash, however some bleeding may still occur. For best results, handwash your finished project in cool water using a mild detergent safe for wool and lay flat to dry. I try my best to photograph the color as closely as possible but please note computer monitors tend to vary.