Dynamite DK – British Bluefaced Leicester wool hand-dyed yarn 100g – ‘Dark Tower’ (charcoal grey)
Dynamite DK – British Bluefaced Leicester wool hand-dyed yarn 100g – ‘Dark Tower’ (charcoal grey)
Shade: Dark Tower – semi-solid dark cool-toned charcoal grey
Our collection of neutral greys is inspired by London’s modern architectural landmarks. The darkest of the collection, this shade is dedicated to The Shard and the new wave of tall skyscrapers. Unlike their Brutalist predecessors that celebrate their structural materials, these towers disguise concrete skeletons with sharp, tinted glass. They loom heavily on the skyline despite their reflective qualities.
About this yarn
- 100% fine British Bluefaced Leicester superwash wool
- 100g, 225 meters (246 yards)
- DK/light wosted weight
- 3.5-4.5mm needles recommended
- 22 stitches over 10cm (4 inches) using 4mm needles
- Machine washable on wool programme at up to 30°C
Plump, round, squishy, firm, springy and endlessly versatile! DK is the classic knitters' yarn gauge, great for most types of projects but especially sweaters, and we’ve created a colour range with this in mind.
Bluefaced Leicester ('BFL') is a native British sheep breed beloved for its softness, and our yarns are made from the finest fleece that the sheep produces. It has a subtle lustre unique to the breed that gives our hand-dyed colours an incredible depth. Bluefaced Leicester fleece has an unusually long staple length (up to 15 cm/6"), which delivers superb wear and resistance to pilling in finished garments. Being a superwash yarn, it's easy to care for, too!
Photo: The Shard by Dafydd Vaughan (Flickr Creative Commons)