By purchasing yarn from String Theory, you’re lifting up a number of small and female-owned businesses. We help women in Rwanda, who survived the genocide, educate a new generation. We help women in Uruguay find meaningful work without leaving their rural homes. We help a family in New Hampshire maintain a mill, a tradition spanning hundreds of years. We help restore the Patagonia Grasslands by encouraging sustainable farming.Every yarn we stock makes a positive impact.
Penn Ave Twist
$32.00
Penn Ave Twist is made from two strands of hand-dyed yarn. Both Penn Ave and North Ave (the original Plied yarn) have the same unique Plied characteristics. Penn Ave is simply made with a thicker single-ply. It pairs perfectly with Penn Ave Primaries.
100% non-superwash wool
50g = 108 yards
3.5 - 4 stitches = 1 inch
Each skein is unique. For consistent results, alternate skeins
Note: The pictures reflect the correct color, however Penn Ave is thicker than the North Ave which is pictured.
Pattern Suggestions:
Touchstone
Feliz Pullover or Cardigan
Odd Stripes hat by Joji Locateli - Kits available here.
October Hat
Impact:
Plied is owned by Ann Weaver, who is committed to raising the profile of Black lives and social causes. Plied is hand-dyed in Baltimore and spun by a family-owned mill in New Hampshire.