Kick Drum is one of those colorways that almost didn’t exist.

It first appeared in 2019 as a total accident and quickly became one of the most recognizable and requested Fiber for the People colorways. It’s deep, inky black at its core, with a sudden strike of color wrapped around the skein—like a flash of light cutting through a dark room.

This version is dyed on my Natural Sock base, a non-superwash blend of fine merino and kid mohair. Because this base absorbs dye more slowly, the color moves through the fiber in a more organic, unpredictable way.

In this brighter version, the color strike is more luminous, with clearer pops of jewel tones and electric hues.

Each skein is unique, and variation is part of what makes this base special.

Yarn Base — Natural Sock
• 80% Fine Merino Wool (21.5 micron)
• 20% Kid Mohair
• Fingering / Sock Weight — 4 ply
• 437 yds / 400 m per 100 g
• Nylon-free durability from kid mohair
• Soft, smooth, long-wearing

Part of the ROOTS Winter Collection

Note:

After dyeing, all skeins are thoroughly rinsed and soaked in tepid water with lanolin-enriched Eucalan wool wash. They’re then spun in an industrial spin dryer to remove excess water before air-drying naturally in the Fiber for the People® dye studio.

Hand-dyed yarn naturally varies—both between dye lots and within the same lot. This is part of its charm. Please refer closely to the photos in this listing for the most accurate representation of how the colorway appears on this base.

Minor variation between skeins is expected. Any skeins that fall noticeably outside the standard for this colorway will be listed separately as Misfits.

Colorways vary significantly across bases due to differences in ply, fiber content, and whether the yarn is Superwash-treated. Non-Superwash bases tend to produce softer, more blended results—speckles become watercolor-like, and variegation appears more subtle.

Care: Hand-wash in cool water with gentle wool wash. Always air dry.