Composition: 50% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester 50% Superwash Corriedale

Count: 4/16nm

Meterage: 400m (437yds) per 100g

Tension: 28 sts x 36 rows, in 10cm (4in), over st st using 3.25mm needles

Yarn Weight: 4 Ply

Hank Size: 100g

Origin: Wool from UK BFL and South American Corriedale sheep, spun in Peru.

Care Instructions: Machine washable on a wool program ideally using a wool detergent at 30⁰C or below. Dry flat, do not sun dry or tumble dry. Avoid wringing and twisting.

Description:

Superwash Bluefaced/Corriedale 4 Ply is a soft and sturdy yarn, full of warmth and character. An easy-care blend of 50% Superwash British Bluefaced Leicester and 50% South American Superwash Corriedale wool, the yarn is 100% mulesing free. Superwash Bluefaced/Corriedale 4 Ply is a dream for hand-dyers, taking on a strong depth of colour with a lustrous shine. With a count of 4/16nm, the yarn’s four strands create excellent strength and durability. The yarn is the perfect blend for creating easy-care garments and accessories that feel soft against the skin and stand the test of time. Superwash Bluefaced/Corriedale 4 Ply is a great option for stranded colourwork and textured knits alike. Try dyeing up mini-skeins in bright semi-solids for versatile kits your customers will love.

The Bluefaced Leicester sheep breed is well known for producing some of the finest British wools. It is wonderfully soft with a characteristic lustre and silkiness. Combined with South American Corriedale, a snuggly wool with a long, strong staple, full of crimp and shine, Superwash Bluefaced/Corriedale 4 Ply really is the winning combination.