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Artesano Hummingbird

Hummingbird DK is perfect for the ultimate in luxury socks - 100% pure squooshy alpaca from Peru.

It's DK weight, and knits to a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 4 inches (10cm) on 4mm needles.  There are approx 300m in each fat 150g skein. Pairs up beautifully with our wooden double pointed needles.  Don't forget to check out the patterns at the bottom of the page!

Hummingbird DK - £13.50 per 150g skein (that's £4.50/50g)

Robin

Gorgeous rich reds, sumptuous and fiery.  About as dramatic as you can get.

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Peacock

Blues, teals, aqua and midnight - these colours are incredibly popular now. Slightly more contrast between the colours than in the photo.

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Chaffinch

As cheery and chirpy as its namesake, this is a sublime medley of all things green, from lime to forest.

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Quail

Stunning rich orange, rust, gold and milk chocolate.

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flamingo

Flamingo
A stunning combination of pinks, purples and lilacs, slightly pinker than the image here.

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peregrine

Peregrine
A scrumptious medley of blue, white and every shade in between.

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lapwing

Lapwing
A rich blend of dark blue, royal blue, pine green, sage green and light brown.

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Lourie
Purples, greens and yellow combine in a unique and delicious colourway.

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Woodpecker
A fabulously bright array of red, orange, green & creamy yellow make this our favourite.

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Starling
Blues fading into purples, through pinks and charcoal - quite beautiful

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Sunbird
Orange, green, purple, lilac - such a vibrant, warm colourway.

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Turtledove
Light-hearted springtime colours of pastel blue, green, apricot and lemon.

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300m per 150g skein
22 st & 30 rows
to 4"/10cm


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