Blue Faced Leicester 4Ply Naturally Dyed

Description

Blue Faced Leicester 4ply wool – naturally dyed

This British Blue Faced Leicester (BFL) 4ply wool is naturally hand dyed in these beautiful St Ives collection colours.

• Material: 100% British Wool
• Yarn Weight: Yarn Weight 4ply
• Meterage: Approx. 350m/100g skein
•  Dye Method: Hand dyed with natural dyes for a sustainable and eco-friendly yarn

Inspired by the serene seaside town of St Ives, this collection captures the coastal beauty of the area. Indulge in the charm of British Blue Faced Leicester wool, thoughtfully and carefully hand dyed to reflect the colours of St Ives. Each skein tells a story of craftsmanship and care. Only natural dyes are used with eco-friendly mordant/fixative and sustainable practices with environmental integrity. The result is a beautiful yarn and a meaningful choice for conscious creators.

These colours are designed to work solo or together in combinations in your projects. Two solar dye kits will be available soon which use this Blue Faced Leicester 4ply and create 2 more multi-toned colours which work with these shades. These colours all work together in the St Ives Scarf kit and Blue Faced Leicester 4ply, Starling’s wing is used in The Blue Bird Kit by Gary Ray Smith, aka The Knitting Man

Choose from the range of colours in carefully crafted, naturally dyed hues:

The Colours

• Deep water: Evoking the blue, deep waters of the Atlantic
• Shoreline: where the sea meets the golden sand
• Lobster: a rich orange
• Pieces of Eight; a pirate’s golden treasure
• Starling’s wing: the turquoise green iridescence of the starling’s wing catching the sunlight
• Clotted Cream: One of the things Cornwall is famous for!

Perfect for:

Knitting lightweight garments, socks shawls and babywear

Crocheting delicate garments and accessories

Weaving, weft only

Care Instructions

This Blue Faced Leicester wool can be hand washed in cool water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry, out of the sun. The natural dye colour should not run, and will only fade slowly over time.