Vermilion

Vermilion or Cinnabar was historically made from mercury - which is absolutely toxic. Vermilion was the primary red pigment used by European painters, from the Renaissance until the 20th century. 

This color is a cooler red shade with a rich, pink/violet undertone.

Pairs With:  This was designed to pair with any of the colorways in the Toxic Collection!

Yarn Options:
Postcard:  Fingering Weight, 75% Superwash Merino Wool / 25% Nylon - 4ply - 460 yards  per 100 grams
Silver Shiny - 75% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% nylon / 5% silver toned stellina - 2 Ply; 400 yards per 100 gram skein
First Class Silk:  Fingering Weight, 80% Superwash Merino Wool / 20% Silk - 2 Ply - 400 yards per 100 gram 
First Class MCN:  Fingering Weight 80% superwash Merino/ 10% Cashmere/ 10% Nylon - 2 ply - 400 yards per 100 gram skein
Souvenir:  DK Weight, 100% Superwash Merino Wool - 231 yards per 100 gram skein
Suitcase – 100% Superwash Merino Wool - 4 ply - 218 yards  per 100 gram skein
Wardrobe Trunk - 100% Superwash Merino Wool - 106 yards per 100 gram skein
Cloud:  Lace weight - 72% Kid Mohair 28% Silk - 459 yards per 50 gram skein.

NO TOXIC CHEMICALS WERE USED IN CREATING THESE COLORWAYS - THEY ARE ALL RECREATIONS OF HISTORIC PIGMENTS.