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Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn
Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn
Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn
Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn
Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn
Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn
Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn
Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn

Squeaking Silk Moth, merino nylon sock yarn

£22.00
£22.00
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The Squeaking Silk Moth (Rhodinia fugax) caterpillar will chirrup when threatened. They rapidly contract their bodies, forcing air through their spiracula, emitting a high pitched squeaking sound. The moth pictured is a female, with males generally being darker with orange and brown colouration. Their silk has different properties than that of the domesticated silk moth and is green in colour.

It is a soft and smooth superwash treated sock (4ply/fingering) weight yarn spun from 75% cosy merino wool with 25% nylon for enhanced durability. Around 420 metres per 100g skein. Suitable for 2-3mm needles.

This yarn is presented as a skein. If you would like it caked then this adds 24h to the dispatch time and costs £2. You can purchase this service here:

www.mothyandthesquid.com/products/yarn-caking-service