The Picture of Dorian Gray -- Solnit Base (Sock) the secret historiesDeath, age, beauty, moral degradation, and art drive the plot of The Picture of Dorian Gray and this dark floral colorway inspired by the work and Wilde himself. Base: Solnit (Sock) 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 463 yards 100 grams Price listed is per one (1) skein of yarn. All indie dyed yarn works up differently depending on gauge, project size, and needle hook size. Swatches are shown in sock base, from a previous dye batch, to give an
Inspired by lapis lazuli used in historic oil paintings
and wraith violet
like tromping through graveyards at midnight in fishnet and lace while belting out 'undead undead undead
This densely-speckled color works up with just a hint of color repeat
dark library or museum
Ghastly glowing berry speckles overlay a particularly eerie weak chartreuse in this randomly-variegated tribute to Miles and Flora from Henry James' Gothic horror masterpiece
with vintage-inspired floral hues that'll take you way back -- whether you find the books appalling or they were your gateway into becoming a voracious reader for life
The Cask of Amontillado (aged amber)
This densely-speckled color works up with eerie aqua hues under dense greenery
312 yards / 100 grams
Darkness and twilight with hints of starry skies shrouding ancient secrets embody the concept of timewalking found in Deborah Harkness’s All Souls trilogy
A Descent into the Maelström (dark aqua)