Wensleydale Longwool DK

Gorgeous lustrous longwool spun in Yorkshire from the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop. Try this yarn for softly draping jumpers, cardigans and shawls.The Wensleydale sheep comes from the valley of the same name in North Yorkshire, and is a longwool sheep with a fleece of very long and lustrous ringlet locks. Yarn made from Wensleydale wool has an almost silk-like sheen and a gentle halo.100% British Wensleydale,Yardage: 235m/ 257ydsOur free pattern suggestion for this yarn is Branching Out by Susan Pierce Lawrence. A lovely leaf lace scarf, great for knitters who have never tried lace before and experienced knitters alike.See projects in this yarn on "This is a lovely wool to work with, it is silky and smooth and gives lovely stitch definition. I made a cable waistcoat out of the DK in the dark plum colour and it was a joy to knit." ,Sue, 100% Pure New Wool Yardage: approx.235m