Di Gilpin Lalland DK Cornflower

Beautiful knitting wool in the shade Cornflower, this beautiful blue knitting wool gives a lovely vintage look when knitted up. Our Cornflower knitting wool is named after the flower itself, also known in Scots as Blawort, the annual Cornflower was once a common plant in farmers’ fields but is now rare in Scotland due to modern farming methods. A light double-knit weight, this signature Lalland lambswool by leading Scottish knitter Di Gilpin has a characteristic firm twist which gives wonderful stitch definition. Lalland wool works beautifully on 3.25, 3.75 or 4 mm needles. Recommended tension/gauge 25 stitches and 30 rows in stocking/stockinette stitch. Measured over 10 cms / 4 ins on a UK 3.75 mm / US 5 needle. Handwash in lukewarm water and dry flat. 50 grams 175 meters. 8 Ply