My First Two Skeins of Hebridean Sock Yarn

I’ve plied and skeined the first 2 bobbins of Hebridean/bio-nylon!

They still need to be washed and thwacked, after which I’ll measure the length.

I mentioned that I’m drafting the fibre in a crippled Long Draw, so I’m expecting a fluffier yarn. As result, I expect the plied yarn to be thicker than normal sock yarn. This is fine because I’m envisioning Sport or DK-weight welly socks, not dress-shoe socks. These socks are going to be warm.

The blend is a custom blend that I ordered from World of Wool – 80% natural Hebridean, 20% black bio-nylon. It’s quite soft, but has a sturdy feel too it. I’m hoping the bio-nylon adds more strength. I am producing fairly consistent singles, after a wobbly start. I think once washed and thwacked, any inconsistency will disappear…