Pimpernel-Bombshell Worsted

Yardage: approx. 218 yd./198 m. Gauge: 4.5-5 stitches per 1" on US size 7-9 needles 100% superwash merino "They seek him here, they seek him there...that demmed, elusive Pimpernel!" The simple wayside flower, the pimpernel, has become forever symbolic of the resilience, hope, and daring represented by the main character in Baroness Orczy's novel. The Scarlet Pimpernel has always been my favorite book of all time, and I never tire of reading of Sir Percy Blakeney's adventures rescuing French aristocrats from the guillotine in revolutionary France. Published in 1905, this Victorian novel captures the romance and adventure readers craved at that time. Pimpernel flowers can come in a wide variety of colors from white to orange, blue to lilac and more; but red is the most famous color. This deep, rich burgundy tonal celebrates this humble little flower in a velvety shade of wine that is elegant, regal, and saturated for satisfying stitches. Maybe it can revive a little hope in you while you craft, just like that simple little flower. I use professional quality acid dyes to ensure vivid colors that will last. No two skeins are identical: if you need more than one skein for your project, be sure to alternate rows to ensure variegation. Please note that each skein is a unique work of art and may not exactly match the photos, but will be very close. I may reskein your yarn before shipping to avoid tangles if necessary. Want your skein shipped ready to knit? Click here to get it wound into a center pull cake! Remember to add one cake winding per skein you want caked!