Sassafras is a mix of browns and grays inspired by my favorite pastime, rock climbing. Within two hours of my home I can climb on granite slabs and basalt columns. The rocks are mottled in appearance and because of the dampness, there is always a some sort of vegetation growing in the cracks, adding a touch of green to the dark colors.

Hazel Knits "layered solids" are shaded from lighter to darker with multiple colors to give your lacy or patterned knitting depth and interest while still highlighting the stitch definition.

This merino yarn is a four ply, yet it is less than half the thickness of the Artisan Sock. I am so pleased with the twist on this lace yarn - not to tight, yet, not splitty. It’s quite nice to work with. This batch has a bit of nylon in it, however, just like the sock yarn, you’d never know it was there. It’s also a superwash, so while it’s doubtful you’d ever machine wash a shawl or other lacy little thing, it’s nice to know it won’t come out in a felted heap if that does accidentally happen.

1200 yards (around 165 grams)

90% Superwash Merion, 10% Nylon

US Needle 4-7