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Bowland 4ply from Eden Cottage Yarns

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by VMagnus

Bowland 4ply

from Eden Cottage Yarns

Weight

Fingering (14 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Yardage

436 yards
(399 meters)

Unit weight

100 grams
(3.53 ounces)

Gauge

28.0 sts
= 4 inches

Needle size

US 1 - 6 or 2.25 - 4mm

Hook size

2mm - 4.5mm

Fibers

100% Wool - Bluefaced Leicester (BFL)

Texture

plied

Machine wash?

yes

Attributes

Care: Superwash

Dye: Hand dyed

Put up: Winding required

Bowland 4ply (was BFL Sock) is a good all-round yarn, which is soft (it fluffs out more after washing), pretty hard wearing, has a beautiful gentle sheen, and is fine and drapey. This makes it great for a really wide range of projects, including accessories and garments. I find it fine for socks, but being a pure fine wool, it may not be hard wearing enough for you, so please bear that in mind.

Stats:
100g
400m/436yds
2.25 - 4mm needles (US 1 - 6)
2 - 4.5mm hook
15 WPI
Machine washable on a gentle cycle (handwash if possible)
Lay flat to dry

As with all hand dyed yarns, I would recommend that you use two skeins at a time, alternating from each one every couple of rows/rounds (unless it’s a one-skein project).