The Gradiance Collection

The gradiance dyeing technique is exclusive to the Unique Sheep. We have developed a way of dyeing yarn so that as a set of skeins is used, your project will gradually change from one hand painted color to the next. Some sets have a dramatic shift in color, and others have more subtle transition. The gradually transitioned sets will work well to show off more complicated stitch patterns and lacework because each skein is “almost” solid. When working with Gradiance sets it is important to alternate skeins when switching from one successive skein to the next so the color change is almost seamless. There are more tips on how to use Grad yarn and free sock patterns here, but if you would like a detailed explanation of the technique in a project try out one of these:

Gradiance Scarf Kit

Slipped Ridges Socks

Lepidoptera

Syncopated Lace

Into the Woods Scarf

Grad yarn is sold in sets. A set of 4- 25 gram skeins will work well for a pair of socks and a set of 6- 50 gram skeins will make most shawls and stoles. You can select a color from our selection of named colorways:

Michigan Morning	Galaxy	Angelica
Eleanora	Monster Mash	Samhain	Cheer
Ember	Katherine	Japonica	Fireworks
Ooo La La	Egg Plant	Romance	Fire Starter
Mirkwood	Silverlode	Alli	Christopher
Barrow Downs	Carribean	Wild Parrott	Tritiziana Gradiance
Wild Flower Fields	Bermuda	Sea Shells Gradiance	Beach Escape
Green Man	Deep Waters	Erin's Dream	Afternoon Delight
Heart Burn	Heart Breaker	Lime & Violet	Wood Stock
Henry	Beach Sunset Gradiance	Peacock	Hurricane Meadow Gradiance
Andrea Gradiance	Rusty Blue Gradiance	Calming Gradiance	Midnight Delight
Gold Dust Gradiance	Spring Grass	Day Break Gradiance	October Breeze
Strength	Glee Gradiance	Euonymous Gradiance	Christmas Gradiance
Justin Gradiance		Insecta

 

You can also choose sets from the 30 step color strip or the 15 step color wheel. Choose the color number with which you want your set to start, and you'll get that color plus the three that follow. For example, if you order #22 on the 30 step strip and you get skeins of 22-25. Order #14 on the 15 step color wheel and you get skeins 14, 15, 1, and 2.

30 Color Step Strip: Click to Enlarge. Shown in Luxe

15 Color Step Wheel: Click to Enlarge. Shown in Leili

Joy Color Strip: Click to Enlarge.

We encourage you to use the Gradiance yarns in your own creative ways, but we will continue providing kits using Gradiance colors in scarves, socks, wraps and other projects. We are working on more designs and will add them to the website as soon as they are ready!

If you would like a custom set for a specific project please e-mail Kelly, and she will work with you to create the perfect set.

 

Buy Sock Sets (4 x 25g skeins = 100g total) - $26

Verve Luxe Tinsel Toes Sushi Socks Super Wool 30 Step Color Band 15 Step Color Wheel Named Colorways Joy Color Strip Color Name or #

 

Buy Shawl Sets (6 x 50g skeins = 300g total)- $71

Verve Luxe Tinsel Toes Sushi Socks Super Wool Sashimi Green Sheep Sport Green Sheep Fingering- SOLD OUT 30 Step Color Band 15 Step Color Wheel Named Colorways Joy Color Strip Color Name or #

For yarns or amounts NOT listed above, please email us at laura@theuniquesheep.com. Gradiance colorways are available on ALL of our yarns in whatever amount you need, we only list the most popular options.