Lord of the Isles on DK-Merino/Silk/Yak
Lord of the Isles on DK-Merino/Silk/Yak
60% Superwash Merino 20% Silk 20 % Yak
212 meters per 100 grams
A soft and luxurious DK weight yarn. This yarn is almost the same fibre mix as the Singles and the same light grey when undyed so all colours look at bit different on these two. Perfect for shawls and soft garments with a lot of drape.
The Vikings went far and wide in their mighty longboats. From the late 8th century, Vikings started raiding the British Isles. After some time they settled in several places, establishing towns and ruling dynasties. The Lords of the Isles started as Viking chieftains ruling the isles on the west coast of Scotland and mixing with the local Gaelic rulers, forming a Norse-Gaelic dynasty. Their power was largely based on their ships, and they had a system of requiring their subjects to man and maintain ships for military service that was very similar to the Norwegian Leidang. They were largely independent rulers of the region, even though they at various times swore nominal fealty to the kings of Norway, Ireland and Scotland. At the height of their power, the Lords of the Isles were among the mightiest and richest lordships in the British Isles.
A bright cold emerald green, inspired by the intense green colours made possible by a very wet climate.