Oliphaunts were enormous animals, similar to elephants, used in the War of the Ring by the allies of Sauron. Massive, often ferocious beasts, their legs were like trees, their bodies were larger than a house, they had enormous sail-like ears, and a long snout like a huge serpent. The Haradrim, ancient enemies of Gondor, strapped towers on the backs of these beasts and rode on them into battle.
This is a Batt in a Braid: this series is a set of custom-designed blends made to be as complex as batts, but in "braid" form - hence the name :-) It's easier to remember by number than by a whole string of ingredients ...
This is Batt in a Braid #7: Polwarth/ Manx / Mulberry silk/ Firestar (30/30/30/10)
I take great care to make sure that dye is sufficiently exhausted and heat set the fibers so there is minimal to no run-off. However, due to differences in water across the globe, what runs clear for me may bleed a little for you.
Please take care to hand wash your finished item in cool water and lay flat to dry. I also make every attempt possible to use a photograph that is as true as possible to the real color. Monitor settings may vary.
