Hand spun, hand dyed British Bluefaced Leicester chunky yarn, purple
Hand spun, hand dyed British Bluefaced Leicester chunky yarn, purple
This beautiful yarn was hand spun and hand dyed by Suzie in East London.
Bluefaced Leicester is a traditional British sheep breed known for its loft and softness, and is similar in character to merino.
The fibre was hand-painted in soft shades of purple. By dyeing the fibre prior to spinning, the knitted fabric gains a textured, marled effect with a tweedy appearance.
It’s spun thick-and-thin 2 ply, roughly chunky weight but surprisingly airy and smooshy, perfect for a hat or snood.
We recommended you swatch to find the right tension for your project.
This very special skein is non-repeatable.
- 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool
- 95g, 107 meters (117 yards)
- Chunky weight
- 6-7mm needles recommended
- Hand wash
This is a handmade one-off.