Tyrian Purple Tonal 200g / 924 yards total

200g / 924 yards total - the equivalent of 2 full skeins

Passport (Mega Mini) - 80% Superwash Merino Wool / 20 % nylon - 8 ply fingering/sock weight

Chicago - The shawl was designed with this colorway

Ohio and will only be available this weekend

Tyrian Purple Tonal 200g / 924 yards totalTyrian Purple otherwise known as Phonecian Red or Imperial Purple is a rich purple shade with a deep red undertone. In ancient times, this dye was made from extracting it from tens of thousands of sea snails. The tricky process was kept a closely guarded secret by it's makers as a result it was color that was highly expensive, and highly sought after. Ultimately it was so valued that by the 4th century Roman law dictated that only the Emperor was