This listing is for one skein of vintage Lily brand Chenille cotton yarn that was hand-dyed with botanical indigo. There are 2 hues available. Please choose the color of the skein you wish to purchase using the pull-down menu.
I believe that this vintage, dead stock yarn was created between the 1950's to the early 1960's. It was made in the USA. The label did not indicate the yardage per skein however I believe that each skein is about 100 yards. It is 3 1/2 ounce weight (#6 Bulky).
There are two hues of thread available. Each skein is hand dyed and colors may vary slightly from batch to batch. *Please note that the pale indigo has some areas that appear greenish or have a greenish undertone. This is due to the natural color of the yarn showing through the indigo color. It is often seen in pale hues. This yarn was a "natural" hue and not a "white" hue before it was dyed in the indigo VAT*
Please note that the skeins will have some variability in the color throughout the skein with the lightest colors having the most variability.
Botanical indigo is known for "crocking" or transferring color to lighter colored items. To prevent this from happening all thread was washed in Synthrapol detergent, in hot water, and then rinsed in vinegar-water mixture until no color bled out of the thread. Please be aware that these treatments only reduce the amount of color transfer and if the yarn is washed with lighter colored items (or rubbed against lighter colored items) it may transfer some blue color.
The yarn is soft and it would be perfect for weft, knitted items, soari weaving or tapestry projects.
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