Circus Tonic Handmade (Australia), Dathliad BFL Sock

• US 1.5/B (2.5 mm)
• 7 stitches/inch
• 399 yards
• Fingering
• 80 percent Bluefaced Leicester (BFL), 20 percent nylon

Australia’s Hannah Ginn, a former molecular geneticist who finds color inspiration in the world around her, has created something very special for Spun: a collection of original colors inspired by Ann Arbor native Nancy Willard’s classic The Adventures of Anatole, with each colorway named after an Ann Arbor street past or present. The base itself offers a tight twist, meaning that its softness is balanced by durability and the promise of good stitch definition. It’s thus ideal for socks, of course, but it’s also perfect for accessories and garments and is an excellent choice for stranded colorwork. Hand or machine wash, gentle cycle, and lay flat to dry.