Pippi is a pure virgin wool yarn that reinterprets the authentic character of Shetland tradition with a contemporary twist. Its slightly irregular three-ply structure creates a natural, balanced texture that is pleasant to work with, while the harmonious blend of plain and printed colors gives rise to striking shades that gradually reveal themselves during processing. Elastic, flowing and versatile, it is the ideal companion for making garments and accessories full of personality.
Availability and packaging Our Technicolor is available in 250 g spools . Each package has a natural tolerance of ±3%.
Composition: 100% virgin wool
Yarn weight: about 250 meters for 50 g / 273 yards for 1.8 oz
Type of yarns in category: Baby, Sock, Fingering.
Knitting gauge swatch: 24 stitches e 33 rows in stockinette stitch for 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Crochet gauge swatch: 23 stitches e 32 rows in single crochet for 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
The raw materials used in DHG's yarns are selected and purchased from areas of the world where each specific fiber expresses the best natural and performance qualities. Depending on the type, the fibers come from vocated and traditionally specialized regions, chosen to ensure high standards of purity, fineness and textile performance.
Once selected, the fibers enter a transformation process that combines technical expertise and craftsmanship savoir-faire. In fact, yarns such as Technicolor are made through painstaking twisting, largely carried out with a still strongly artisanal approach in the textile district of Prato, a historic international center for fiber processing.
This balance between global sourcing and local processing allows the characteristics of each fiber to be maximized, resulting in yarns that combine quality, identity and manufacturing tradition.
On a rigid heddle loom, it works very well and gives a beautiful effect, while remaining just “basic” enough to leave plenty of room for the weaver’s creativity. It is also interesting in simple plain weave or in a single-colour twill. Ideal when used with a rigid heddle with a sett of 4 ends per centimetre.
Tips for working and care.
Our colors generally have high light fastness and wash fastness. Exceptions are fluorescent colors, which have low light fastness and may release color in the presence of alkaline or harsh soaps and with prolonged washing. The same applies to dark, bright colors. In all these cases, it is essential to test a small sample before starting the project, especially if these materials are combined with raw or light-colored fibers. In any case, it is always a good idea to dry artifacts away from direct sunlight, preferably in semi-shade.
A practical tip: Buying balls or spools of different baths can cause what is known as the barred effect: subtle variations in shade that seem invisible when comparing balls and spools, but become apparent once worked. Therefore, always be sure to buy some yarn in excess of what is needed for your project. We will be sure to send you spools and balls of the same lot.
Live colors.
Because colors may vary depending on your screen settings, we recommend that you purchase our Color Chart to check them live before placing your final order.
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