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Sheepsoft DK

from by Laxtons

Weight

DK (11 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Meterage

241 yards
(220 meters)

Unit weight

100 grams
(3.53 ounces)

Gauge

22.0 sts
= 4 inches

Needle size

US 5 - 3.75 mm

Fibers

50% Wool - Bluefaced Leicester (BFL)

50% Wool - Masham / Massam

Texture

plied

Attributes

Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash Cold

Color: Heathered, Solid color

Dye: Undyed

Put up: Winding required

Yarn origin

Source of fiber: United Kingdom

Scoured: United Kingdom

Milled: United Kingdom

Dyed: United Kingdom

This hardworking yarn from the byLaxtons Sheepsoft family, spun from 100% British Bluefaced Leicester and Masham sheep breeds with a low carbon footprint, is an informed choice for all knitters and crocheters, from beginner to expert.

Available in an assortment of 16 heathered shades, achieved by blending the natural colours of the Masham with fibre dyed Bluefaced Leicester to add distinctive character to your knits.

Colours inspired by the Yorkshire landscape that we call home.