Barnyard Knits Sock/Fingering
Kim Formica is a new talent in the world of hand-dyed yarns. From her New Jersey studio, she creates colorways that take our breath away. Nature in a skein, with astonishing depth of color and surprises.
As often happens with hand-dyed yarns, skeins will vary in intensity and proportion of color. We hope you will keep this in mind as you order this extraordinary yarn.
Please note: pattern not included. Sock patterns appear in MDK Field Guide No. 11: Wanderlust, available in both digital and print editions. Be sure to add a copy of Field Guide No. 11 to your cart at checkout!
Specs & Details
Nylon
These colors will make joyful, subtly exuberant socks. The simplest stockinette sock will be so delicious. Of course, we imagine it in glorious shawls and even sweaters as well.
We love to hear the stories behind the makers who create beautiful yarns. For Kim Formica, her decision to become a hand dyer was deeply personal. She writes:
I learned how to crochet from my godmother when I was about 10, and have always enjoyed it. Through the years I’ve made baby afghans for my kids and other little things here and there. Recently, my older son asked me to make him a new blanket for his bed, and that’s what started me on this journey back into the fiber world.
Recently my mother passed away from breast cancer. During our final days together, I knitted her a hat, which she loved! After that, I found comfort and joy in knitting. However, I still needed something more. I just couldn’t sit that still. It gave me too much thinking time. This is when I decided to give dyeing a try, and I fell in love with it immediately. It keeps my mind busy and allows me to be creative.
I love using my memories to create new colorways. The possibilities are endless when I put those blank skeins in the pots! And I can’t help but feel that my mom is watching over me and guiding me on this incredible journey.
