Republic of Wool Twist Fingering
Specs
Yarn Weight: fingering
Recommended Gauge: not listed
Suggested Needles: US 0-3/2-3.25 mm
Fibre Content: 80% Merino/20% Nylon (superwash)
Skein: 400 yards/366 meters per 50g skein
Colorway: Mermaids Matter
Construction/Texture: plied worsted spun
My Experience
Where I got it: I bought it at Twisted in Portland, OR.
Needles I used: Addi Turbo US 0/2 mm
Blocked Gauge I got: 32 sts/50 rows = 4"/10 cm
My Thoughts: I was a little skeptical of speckled yarns, but this color totally drew me in. It's a nice, sturdy sock yarn - the base felt like a pretty standard fingering. I wasn't crazy about how the color knit up, but I think it would work really well striped with a pale neutral. The speckles were really fun, but I don't know how well it fits into my usual aesthetic.
What I might design with it: I'd like to do a striped triangle shawl to highlight the colors.
Where you can get some: I'm not sure about where to get it. The Republic of Wool website only has a few items listed, so I think it's just a super special thing that's limited.