Carmen by Gusto Wool

Each hank of Carmen is hand dyed in two distinct sections — roughly half a saturated solid, half a lively speckle — so as you knit, the two halves alternate and create stripes all on their own. No color changes, no ends to weave in. Just pick up your needles and watch it happen.

Made from 80% extrafine superwash merino and 20% nylon, Carmen has the soft, smooth feel you want for next-to-skin wear and the durability to hold up in socks and everyday accessories. It's machine washable, which means your finished projects are actually going to get worn.

For adventurous knitters, Carmen rewards a little planning — strategic cast-on placement can give you real control over where each color section lands, making it a great choice for purposeful color pooling.