This luxury British breed blend is a staple yarn in any stash, with each shade inspired by English woodland. This soft yarn is comfortable worn next to the skin making it ideal for sweaters, scarves and hats. For pattern inspiration, take a look at our knitting pattern book range. 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, 33% Merino Hand Knitting Wool 100g Hank · Also available in Aran weight. · 100% of our wool comes from non-mulesed sheep. · Yarn weight: DK · Approximate meterage: 204m/223yds per 100g · Hank size: 100g · Tension/gauge swatch: 30 rows, 24 sts to 10cm/4” (4mm needle) · Suggested needle size: 4mm Composition: 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, 33% Merino (worsted wool) Bluefaced Leicester (Lustre) Evolved during the last century in the Tyne & Wear Valleys and the hills of east Cumbria, this breed produces a fine, long-staple wool that is known for its softness and lustre. As well as being soft, this fibre also holds the strength needed to create long-lasting garments that can be treasured over time. With a broad muzzle and tightly curled, semi-lustrous wool, it is the dark blue skin on the sheep’s head that gave the breed its name. Masham (cross) Produced by crossing a Teeswater or Wensleydale ram with a Northern hill ewe such as the Swaledale or Dalesbred, this hardy sheep produces a soft, demi-lustre fleece. Merino Developed in Spain, Merino sheep are world famous for having one of the highest quality fleece of any breed of sheep. The short and fine fibres used in Merino yarn create a luxurious and soft texture that has all the resilience needed to create a long-lasting piece of knitwear.