All About That Base: Tweed Sock & DK
Hello fiber fanatics! Welcome back to All About That Base! Today, we're excited to dive into not one, but two bases, get ready to hear a little bit more about our Tweed Sock and Tweed DK!
Tweed Sock fundamentals:
- Blend: 85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon NEP
- Weight: Fingering or Sock
- Structure: 2-ply, high twist
- Yardage: 435 yards per 100 gram skein
- Recommended Needle Size: US 1-3, 27-32 stitches per 4"
- Recommended Hook Size: B-E, 21-32 stitches per 4”
- Care Instructions: Hand wash cold, dry flat
- Available In: 100g skeins & select 20g sets
Tweed Sock pictured in Sangria, Tweed DK pictured in Agave
Tweed DK fundamentals:
- Blend: 85% Superwash Merino Wool, 15% Nylon NEP
- Weight: DK Structure: 4-ply
- Yardage: 230 yards per 100 gram skein
- Recommended Needle Size: US 5-7, 21-24 stitches per 4"
- Recommended Hook Size: 7-I, 12-17 stitches per 4”
- Care Instructions: Hand wash cold, dry flat
- Available In: 100g skeins & select 20g sets
Tweed DK pictured in Agave, Tweed Sock pictured in Sangria
Tweed yarns have such a rich history and gorgeous look that we couldn’t resist bringing these two lovely tweed bases to Hue Loco! By offering both a sock weight and a DK the options are plentiful for this distinct blend. Tweed yarns are created when small clusters of fiber are worked in during the spinning process forming the contrasting bumps, or NEPs, in the finished product! In our Tweed bases the NEPs are a different fiber than the base they are spun into when we dye these skeins the merino base takes up color beautifully while the contrasting flecks remain undyed. While tweed yarns are typically associated with earthy, muted palettes, we offer all our semisolid colors on these bases, providing a wide range of neutral, muted, vivid, and saturated hues to choose from!
The structure and drape of these blends are similar to their non-tweed counterparts, making them ideal for various projects such as socks, sweaters, hats, and more. While stockinette stitch is always lovely with tweed, we believe these bases truly glow in projects with texture. Tweed yarn and cables are a match made in heaven and in history, and the character in these bases adds an extra dimension to colorwork, lofty ribbing, and satisfying seed stitch.
Tweed Sock and DK are always stocked in all our in-stock semisolid colorways and are available in select mini sets.
Here are a few patterns that would be perfect for our Tweed Sock base:
2) Satisfaction Socks (free) by Amy Kate Sutherland, photo courtesy of the designer
3) Kitty Cuffs Socks (free) by Anna Lange, photo courtesy of Ravelry user Obsti
4) Guernsey Triangle by Jared Flood, photo courtesy of the designer
And here are some patterns we love for our Tweed DK. If you're looking for more inspiration, be sure to check out our Ravelry Bundles!
2) No Slip Stitch Given Beanie by Ana-Maria,photo courtesy of Ravelry user StarrsStellarSts'
3) Sunday Morning Shawl (free) by Espace Tricot, photo courtesy of the designer
4) Sawyer by Sari Nordlund, photo courtesy of Ravelry user sarijaotto
Note Worthy:
- To highlight the texture of our tweed bases, they are not available in speckled colorways. However, they are offered in all our semisolid colorways year-round!
We hope you enjoyed learning more about our Tweedy siblings. Join us next Tuesday when we explore our DK base! Until then, keep it stitchy!
