Dorset Boot Sock Kits
Kits include pattern and enough yarn on center pull balls to knit a pair of boot socks. There are some really happy three or five color kits for graphic boot socks in 3-ply Dorset yarn (with 15% added nylon). Assembled on bamboo (grown here at Solitude), they make a great present, even for yourself.
Fiber farms: Millcreek and Day Spring Farms in Loudoun County, Virginia and Springs of Zion Farm in Berryville, Virginia.
Fiber content: 85% wool, 15% nylon for added strength and washability
Wool type, yarn design: Dorset is a breed of sheep raised primarily for its meat, but this Down type wool has robust crimp creating tons of spring and therefore great cushioning for feet on a hike…or doing barn chores. The yarn is woolen spun for extra warmth and is 3-ply, structurally a round yarn adding comfort and strength.
Size: heavy sport weight, 13 wraps per inch
Suggested needle sizes: sock pattern written for 5 double pointed needles (not included) size 3 (US). Depending on your knitting, size 2.5 or larger may work for you. For other applications, use larger needles
Gauge: for socks: 7 stitches per inch on size 3 (US) needles
Fiber care: Yarn is pre-washed. Finished projects can be hand washed for longest life. The nylon and Down type wool make this yarn more washable. We don’t promise anything…but we wash ours in the machine…
woman's 3 color kit PP
woman's 3 color kit X
woman's 3 color kit TT
We really are small farm artisans and cannot update this inventory simultaneously as we sell at farmers markets or festivals. We have not had any problems yet...but we cannot guarantee that we have the full number of items stated as available. If it should happen that we cannot fill your order completely, we will call you to work out a solution.