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Fleece: Bluefaced Leicester DK

Fleece: Bluefaced Leicester DK

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Reared, sheared and spun in Britain, this lovely 100% Bluefaced Leicester is a dream to work with. These sheep produce luxuriously soft wool, a superb example of the quality of British fleece, showcasing superior handle and stitch definition. 

The range of beautiful shades reflect the depth and captivating colours of the Yorkshire countryside. From the lush green rolling hills of the Pennine Way to the rugged, brooding beauty of the natural limestone rocks at Malham Cove, the essence of Yorkshire is spun into every hank.

  • 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool
  • 100 grams, 224 metres/244 yards.
  • 22 stitches and 28 rows = 10 cm using 4.0 mm needles
  • Hand wash, dry flat
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Why we love West Yorkshire Spinners

Beginnings

West Yorkshire Spinners was founded in 1997 in Yorkshire, the original home of the British worsted spinning industry. Setting up a spinning mill from the ground up was daunting, but with hard work and a determination to succeed, they built a strong reputation for high-quality natural-fibre yarns. By 2012, they launched their own yarn – Fleece 100% Bluefaced Leicester – to help champion British wool and its fascinating heritage. Working closely with farmers and wool merchants, they started to build a range of unique and innovative products that showcased what could be achieved by blending British wool and manufacturing ingenuity.

Always Innovative

When creating natural-fibre yarns, they carefully combine traditional skills with state-of-the-art technology to ensure they're always one step ahead. From the finest and purest breed-specific fleece to delicate Mulberry silk, sustainable British alpaca and natural plant fibres, the materials inspire everything they do and each process is crafted by their in- house creative team, around the unique characteristics of the fibre and blend. This care and attention also extends into dyeing and they work with local dyers and their in-house dye plant to ensure quality and consistency.

Animal & Environment Friendly

Extolling the virtues of British wool is important, but they also know it’s crucial to provide a complete – and fully transparent – story for people who want to craft with the highest-quality fibres. They prioritise traceability, being socially responsible and all of their wools are non-mulesed, ensuring the best welfare for the sheep who grow their wool!

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Clare
Gorgeous to work with and looks amazing

This yarn is soft to the touch and a wonderful sensuous experience to work with. The result looks great.
I'm using a pattern with lace and cables. Debbie advised me to knit a tension square, wash it and block it. I'm so glad that I did so, as it comes out a bit bigger than the pattern says, so I am knitting it in the next size down.

So happy you love it! Can't wait to see the finished cardigan :-)