blue faced leicester wool
023 natural
$12.00
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workhorse yarns
dk / double knitting weight yarns
yarns by etrofil
Pickup available at Wabi Sabi Ottawa
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Blue Faced Leicester is a breed known for its long staple, natural sheen, and durability: qualities that show up clearly in this DK from Etrofil. It's not superwash treated, so it retains the natural characteristics of the breed: good stitch definition, a slight lustre, and a strength that holds up well to wear. Strong, consistent colour and generous yardage make it excellent value. Hand wash recommended; BFL is more forgiving than many non-superwash wools but still benefits from gentle care.
dependable, versatile, and ready for anything
Blue faced leicester wool is a yarn that we would categorize as a workhorse. Workhorse yarns are dependable, sturdy, and reliable. They’ll help you get the job done: no drama, no complaints, just steady confidence and comfortable results. Built to balance durability with wearability, they’re the quiet backbone of many well-loved garments.
Don’t mistake dependable for dull. Workhorse yarns are wonderful partners for textured stitches and colourwork patterns that deserve to shine. And as always, swatching will help you get the fabric you’re hoping for.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% British Blue Faced Leicester Wool
- meterage / yardage
- 240 meters / 262 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- hank
- requires winding?
- yes
- yarn weight category
- dk / double knitting
- suggested stitch tension
- 22 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 4.00 mm (US 6) - 5.00 mm (US 8)
- care instructions
- machine wash cool, dry flat
- recommended uses
- children's items, sweaters & garments, granny squares, amigurumi / stuffed toys, blankets
- country of origin
- Türkiye
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: machine wash cool,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for children's items,
sweaters & garments,
granny squares,
amigurumi / stuffed toys,
blankets.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as dk / double knitting weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 4.00 mm (US 6) - 5.00 mm (US 8).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Blue faced leicester wool will give excellent results with the following stitch patterns: textured stitches, cables, and brioche.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 4.00 mm (US 6) - 5.00 mm (US 8) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
yarn winding service
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return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
