blue faced leicester wool
023 natural
$12.00
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$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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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
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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