MERILOTUS 4-Ply: Approximately 115g/495 yards 50/50 superwash merino wool/lotus fibre. This is fingering weight 4-ply light fingering.
These were kettle dyed pale warm beige/ecru with a slight rose hue (Nanny’s Linen base) then speckled with copper-brown, pink and golden orange. Though they all share the same colours each hank is unique and can be more or less pink due to the randomness of speckling and bleeding. Because I use acid dyes which don’t truly adhere to the lotus fibres, all colourways on this base are a bit lighter/less saturated and may have a heathered appearance.
This is a luxurious, fine base with a gorgeous sheen and great drape. It has a soft hand and is not very smooshy/springy, much like a 50/50 Merino/Silk blend. It is slightly paler or heathered due to the lotus fibre being cellulose and not fully compatible with acid dyes. I feel it would be great for a summer knit, like a tee or tank top. With its generous yardage, it’s also nice for a shawl or poncho for warmer weather.
While the merino is superwash treated, I recommend hand washing and laying flat to maintain optimum gorgeousness.
