Beacon DK is the yarn equivalent of showing up to brunch looking effortlessly elegant while secretly putting in absolutely no effort at all.
This dreamy blend of baby camel, mulberry silk, and lyocell is absurdly soft, beautifully drapey, and carries a luminous glow that makes every stitch look like it has its own tiny lighting crew. Cool to the touch and silky without being slippery, it's the kind of yarn that makes you stop mid-row just to admire yourself for choosing it.
Its unique 8-ply construction (four sets of two plies, for the yarn nerds among us) creates gorgeous stitch definition, impressive durability, and a sheen that refuses to quit. The DK weight lands right in that magical middle ground: substantial enough for cozy wraps and sweaters, yet light enough to drape like a dream.
Hand-dyed in small batches, every skein carries its own personality and subtle tonal variations. No two are exactly alike, which is considerably more interesting than being perfectly matched anyway. For larger projects, alternate skeins every other row to keep the color transitions smooth and seamless.
Perfect for heirloom shawls, elegant sweaters, luxurious accessories, and projects that deserve a little extra drama in the best possible way.
Basically: soft enough to make you gasp, shiny enough to make other yarns jealous, and fully capable of turning a simple project into something that looks suspiciously expensive.
Materials: 25% Baby Camel, 25% Mulberry Silk, 50% Lyocell
Yardage: 228 m / 250 yd
Weight: 4-Medium
Needle Size: US 6-8 (4.25 mm - 5.0 mm)
Hook Size: G-H (4.00 mm - 5.00 mm)
Yarn Care: We strongly recommend hand washing and air drying for all our yarns.
Beacon DK is the yarn equivalent of showing up to brunch looking effortlessly elegant while secretly putting in absolutely no effort at all.
This dreamy blend of baby camel, mulberry silk, and lyocell is absurdly soft, beautifully drapey, and carries a luminous glow that makes every stitch look like it has its own tiny lighting crew. Cool to the touch and silky without being slippery, it's the kind of yarn that makes you stop mid-row just to admire yourself for choosing it.
Its unique 8-ply construction (four sets of two plies, for the yarn nerds among us) creates gorgeous stitch definition, impressive durability, and a sheen that refuses to quit. The DK weight lands right in that magical middle ground: substantial enough for cozy wraps and sweaters, yet light enough to drape like a dream.
Hand-dyed in small batches, every skein carries its own personality and subtle tonal variations. No two are exactly alike, which is considerably more interesting than being perfectly matched anyway. For larger projects, alternate skeins every other row to keep the color transitions smooth and seamless.
Perfect for heirloom shawls, elegant sweaters, luxurious accessories, and projects that deserve a little extra drama in the best possible way.
Basically: soft enough to make you gasp, shiny enough to make other yarns jealous, and fully capable of turning a simple project into something that looks suspiciously expensive.
Materials: 25% Baby Camel, 25% Mulberry Silk, 50% Lyocell
Yardage: 228 m / 250 yd
Weight: 4-Medium
Needle Size: US 6-8 (4.25 mm - 5.0 mm)
Hook Size: G-H (4.00 mm - 5.00 mm)
Yarn Care: We strongly recommend hand washing and air drying for all our yarns.
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