AVFKW x Annie Rowden - Pollen Socks Bundle

"This sweet pair of Pollen socks are a wonderful marriage between yarn, natural colour and stitch pattern. A gentle texture of 2-stitch cables compliment the slightly nubby character of the true American yarn - Flock. The afterthought heel construction makes a point to not interrupt the gradient of the yarn, which is built from the natural fleece colours.

Flecks of colour are introduced from Coreopsis petals which brings all the textures together. The heel and toe are reinforced by a strand of strong silk yarn. This silk is naturally dyed in a contrasting colour to add a little marling and a little shimmer to those places needing some extra love and strength." - Annie

SIZE
XS (S, M, L)

Circumference measurement at the ball of the foot: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5)” / 16.5 (19, 21.5, 24) cm.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
+ US 2 / 2.75 mm, 1 set DPNs, or long circular for magic loop.
+ US 1 / 2.25 mm, 1 set DPNs, or long circular for magic loop.

TOOLS
stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holder, tapestry needle

GAUGE
36 sts and 50 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch using larger needles
34 sts and 50 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Chart A Stitch Pattern using larger needles

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES
+ 2 skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm Flock yarn, 100% organic New Mexico Rambouillet wool, 290 yd [265 m] per 50g skein, enough to knit all sizes listed.
+ 1 bobbin of A Verb for Keeping Warm Shimmering Tussah, 100% tussah silk, approx 85 yards / 8 g.

PATTERN: Please note, this bundle does NOT include the pattern. Please click here to purchase the pattern on Ravelry. 

This pattern is part of our Fall 2018 Lookbook.

CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

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ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.

Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.

If you would like to add-to-order, please click here to review the instructions. We cannot refund shipping charges.

If you would like to apply a discount code, please click here to review the instructions. We cannot refund discounts.

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Curbside Pick-Up
To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.