Forge - Factory Seconds

Factory Seconds quality — skeins contain some imperfections 70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale Worsted Weight 235 yards [215 meters] / 3.5 oz [100 g] 20 sts / 27 rows = 4” on US 7 [4.5 mm] needles Every now and then, we get a few ugly ducklings in a batch of yarn that are ready to turn into swans with just a little TLC (namely, splicing around a few extra slubs). We’ve rounded up a few of these oddball skeins for a special seconds sale at a deep discount off our normal per-skein price, in hopes that they find their way into some great homes.  Forge is made from a heathered blend of 70% U.S. Merino (sourced in Colorado and New Mexico), and 30% U.S. Corriedale (sourced in New York) wool. Forge is a round, well-balanced three-ply yarn. It has a beautiful balance of stitch definition, bounce, and wooly, cohesive bloom that produces both beautiful stockinette fabrics and eye-popping cables. Forge is fabulous in sweaters, hats, mitts, cowls, and even large-format shawls, and knits up ha