A Watercolor dye style, a technique that creates a blended color from far away using multiple shades of the same color family, but as you get closer the individual colors shine! Let's call this family purples, dusty violet with mauve undertones, reflects the movement away from lighter (airier hues) in favor of deeper, richer colors, "a trend evident in everything from fashion to interior design". Purple Basil has been a staple element, often representing purity and protection. The Color of the Year for 2025.
Dyed on our Sprout base in Worsted weight.
Complementing Colors: Brambleberry, Sweetberry, Thistle, Wisteria, Wonka.
Purple Basil | Sprout Worsted
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A Watercolor dye style, a technique that creates a blended color from far away using multiple shades of the same color family, but as you get closer the individual colors shine! Let's call this family purples, dusty violet with mauve undertones, reflects the movement away from lighter (airier hues) in favor of deeper, richer colors, "a trend evident in everything from fashion to interior design". Purple Basil has been a staple element, often representing purity and protection. The Color of the Year for 2025.
Dyed on our Sprout base in Worsted weight.
Complementing Colors: Brambleberry, Sweetberry, Thistle, Wisteria, Wonka.
What is Sprout?
The wool is from American grown Merino Sheep flocks. Farmers/Ranchers who grow with care for their wool and health of their flock.
American Grown
The wool is combed before it's twisted. This eliminates small fibers that itch, plus it aids durability as it leaves only longer wool fibers.
Worsted... Spun?
To replace Silk, nylon was blended to wool in the 40's for added durability and shape retention. With only 10%, you won't know the it's there, but it's doing it's job.
Why Nylon?
Over-twisting the plys makes splitting difficult and makes our yarn stronger. With an S-twist, it's great for knitting! Since it's not a loose plying, crocheters need not worry.
Twist matters.
