Merino DK Miriam Makeba

US$26.00

Our Merino DK base is a versatile, double-knitting yarn in pure wool. We love it for sweaters, cowls, hats, and other things too, like taking out of your stash to play with as you ponder your next project

Miriam Makeba was a South African singer, songwriter, actress and civil rights activist, nicknamed Mama Africa. After meeting Harry Belafonte in London she moved to the US where she recorded her first album. Miriam Makeba became one of the first African musicians to be recognised worldwide and Pata Pata is probably her most famous song. This colourway evokes the many colours of African soil, as Miriam Makeba never forgot her roots. Make a statement like she did and combine it with Mustard, Carrot Juice, Camel or Terracotta. Since our colours are hand dyed in small batches there is variation between batches, and even within a batch. We have a process and ingredients for each colour recipe, but can’t control how the colours “land” each time. If you’re looking for a sweater quantity please let us know and we will dye up a batch specially for you. If you’re looking for a sweater quantity please let us know and we will dye up a batch specially for you.

Weight 100 g
Dimensions 26 × 6 × 4 cm
Material Content

100% Wool Superwash

Yarn Type

Double knitting/Light Worsted/8ply

Colouring Process

Dyed by Hand, Multi-colour

Meterage

~170m or 186y /100g

Treatment

Superwash

Needle Size

4mm/6US

Care Instructions

Gentle handwash, dry flat

Ply

4

Format

Skein / hank

Colourways

Miriam Makeba