Handspun Bulky Merino Yarn in Creamy Ivory
Liberty is a warm creamy ivory handspun bulky yarn created for makers who want a soft neutral with the character of genuine artisan yarn. Subtle tonal shifts across the two plies add depth while allowing cables, ribbing, and colorwork motifs to remain beautifully defined.
Made from 100% Merino wool, Liberty can stand alone in a hat, cowl, scarf, or pair of mittens. It also provides clear, gentle contrast beside darker tonal yarns such as Freedom or gives a lively variegated colorway some welcome breathing room.
What is Liberty handspun yarn best for?
Liberty is well suited to bulky weight hats, cowls, scarves, mittens, and colorwork accessories. Its creamy ivory color highlights texture without competing with the pattern and coordinates easily with blues, golds, rusts, greens, and variegated handspun yarns.
Can this creamy ivory yarn be used for colorwork?
Yes. Liberty was chosen as a calm tonal partner for colorwork. Pair it with a deep shade for crisp contrast or use it beside a brighter variegated yarn to give the finished design structure while keeping the overall effect warm and natural.
Why is this colorway named Liberty?
Liberty followed naturally after the deep blue colorway Freedom. Its quiet creamy ivory suggests openness, possibility, and the steady neutral space that allows other colors to speak. Together, the names and colors begin a subtle coordinating story without limiting the yarn to a single season or project.
Quick Yarn Details
- Yarn type: Artisan handspun, two ply
- Weight: Bulky, Weight 5
- Fiber: 100% Merino wool
- Approximate lengths: 208, 214, 216, or 217 yards
- Knitting needles: US 9 to 11
- Crochet hooks: K to M
- Approximate gauge: 12 to 15 stitches per 4 inches
- Color: Warm creamy ivory with subtle tonal variation
- Care: Hand wash gently in cool water, then lay flat to dry
- Origin: Handspun in West Virginia
Select your preferred skein by its approximate yardage above. Each length represents one individually available skein. Because every maker's tension and desired fabric are different, please make a gauge swatch before beginning your project.
