The inspiration for Artists Garden was taken from a Monet painting using a brushed technique to add colour to the yarn
4 Ply Merino Nylon is a good sock base is 75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon.  There are 425 metres per 100g.  Good base for socks but really suitable for any sort of knitting or crochet.   Wash at 30c.