We’re thrilled to have another yarn from Hand Maiden! Meet Flyss.
- fingering weight
- plied
- hand-dyed, every skein is unique
- 65% silk, 35% linen
- 437 yards/3.5 oz
- hand wash, lay flat to dry
Hand Maiden yarns are dyed entirely by hand in tiny batches – just enough for a single sweater at a time – in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The folks at Hand Maiden are especially known for their silk blends, and Flyss is one, a lustrous combination of silk and linen.
Back when we ordered our first batch of Superkid Silk, Anne included a few skeins of Flyss for herself, and cast on for Isabell Kraemer’s “Tresoro” tee. She promptly fell in love with Flyss, admiring the softness, drape, and the fact that it doesn’t split as she knits! We couldn’t wait to pick out a palette for the shop.
For this batch of Flyss, we picked a mix of semisolid and variegated shades, some subdued and others vibrant.
What to make with these gorgeous skeins? Here are some ideas!
- “Tresoro,” by Isabell Kraemer – raglan tee
- “Tegna,” by Caitlin Hunter – stockinette tee with lace at bottom edge
- “Outline Tee,” by Jessie Maed – cropped tee with drop-stitch detail
- “Outline Tank,” by Jessie Maed – cropped tank with drop-stitch detail
- “Cheri Chevron,” by Ambah O’Brien – pair Flyss with Superkid Silk for this triangular chevron shawl
- “Lightweight Hipster,” by Joji Locatelli – textured drop-stitch shawl
Look for Flyss in the fingering weight section here at HYS, and click here to check it out on our new online store!