Eucalipto – The Gradient Collection - 5x20gr mini skeins set

Foglie d'argento,

nebbia tra rami antichi,

il bosco dorme.

(Silver leaves, mist through ancient boughs, the forest sleeps)

Eucalipto is a desaturated, powdery sage green. Rather than a collection of different colors, it is a journey that begins with full intensity and fades into a very pale shade—almost an ivory with a green shimmer.

Color & Current Dye Bath In this specific dye bath, the hue has leaned toward a warmer note. As seen in the photos and knitted swatches, a hint of yellow makes the green less cool and more "organic," reminiscent of fresh leaves. It is the perfect choice if you are looking for a natural, earthy look. In the swatches, you can see how the five intensities blend seamlessly into one another, maintaining a consistent undertone throughout.

The Gradient Collection: My Method This collection was born from a desire to create garments that last—with colors inspired by nature that never go out of style—while also breaking the monotony of a single solid color. Gradients allow for those subtle shifts that make a garment beautiful, timeless, and truly unique.

The process:

• Same recipe, different intensities: I use the same pigment blend in different dilutions for all 5 skeins; the result is a harmonious transition from tone to tone, with no jarring color jumps.
• Small batches: Every set is hand-dyed in my studio. As a manual process, slight variations between batches guarantee that every project is one of a kind.
• Carefully designed transitions: These gradients are designed for an effortless continuous fade, but they work equally well when used individually to create subtle contrasts within a larger garment.

🎨 Styling & Pairing Suggestions

The Natural Pairing: Eucalipto pairs beautifully with wood tones, natural linen, or warm grays.

Thematic Pairings (Snail Mix): I love pairing gradients to create greater depth and unique effects. Here are the atmospheres Eucalipto evokes when combined with other sets:

• Undergrowth / Sottobosco (with Rosa Antico): The sage green acts as foliage framing the delicacy of the pink—reminiscent of the first wildflowers hidden in the grass.
• Filtered Light (with Senape): The golden undertone of this bath echoes the brightness of Senape, evoking sunlight filtering through fresh leaves.
• Shadows through the Leaves (with Gray or Ossidiana): Evoking the silence of the forest. Gray emphasizes the silvery side of Eucalipto, turning it into a deep, neutral, and elegant tone.

Yarn base - Weight - Composition - Length

Libellula - Fingering - 100% Merino Superwash - 366m/400yds per 100 gr

Sock - Fingering - 75% Merino Superwash + 25% nylon - 425m/464yds per 100 gr

Each of the 5 skeins weighs 20 grams for a total of 100 gr per each set.

Recommended needle size - gauge

2.25 to 3.25 mm (U.S. 1 to 3) needles - around 27–32 sts in Stockinette stitch to 10 cm - 4"

3.25 to 3.75 mm (U.S. 3 to 5) needles - around 23–26 sts in Stockinette stitch to 10 cm - 4"

Bigger sets are available for pre-order.

Click here for 50gr skeins sets or here for 100gr skeins sets.