110g British Bluefaced Leicester wool top/roving hand-dyed spinning fibre – ‘Tranquility’ (mustard, maroon, turquoise repeating gradient)
110g British Bluefaced Leicester wool top/roving hand-dyed spinning fibre – ‘Tranquility’ (mustard, maroon, turquoise repeating gradient)
Shade: Tranquility – Long repeat gradient of mustard yellow, fading to maroon then turquoise
We have a variety of sizes available in this shade (from 90-125g) as the fibre was originally portioned by length for dyeing. See all options
About this fibre
- 100% fine British Bluefaced Leicester superwash wool
- Milled in England
- Hand dyed in East London
- Approx. 110g
- Finished garments can be machined washed on wool programme at 30°c
Bluefaced Leicester (or ‘BFL’) is a native British sheep breed. It is known for its fine fibres and long staple (around 90mm), which make it a favourite with spinners. The fleece has a subtle lustre, unique to the breed, which gives a beautiful depth to our hand dyed colours. It wears exceptionally well and is ideal for sock spinning.
Spinning notes
It has a good natural crimp which makes it not only pleasure to spin but extremely versatile, being well suited to both plied and singles yarn styles. It is considered a good choice for beginners because it doesn’t have a ‘slippery’ feel often associated with Merino.
The long repeating gradient can be handled in a number of ways: Spin end to end and chain ply to use for a matching pair; fractal spinning; or break in half for a 2 ply non-repeating gradient yarn.
Our Bluefaced Leicester has been superwash treated for added resilience and softness, and as a result, it is not suitable for felting.