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Salzbrise – Nene DK 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Salzbrise: Salt Breeze

This soft blue-green reminds us of sea glass and days at the beach. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Erntedank – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Erntedank: Harvest Thanks

A warm golden mustard, this colourway is reminiscent of late summer days. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Skeins of Nectarine dyed in variegated warm purples, browns, and golden mustard

Nectarine – Nene DK 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Luscious purples and sweet golden browns meet in this fruit-inspired colourway. We love how the warm tones blend as they are worked up in this variegated yarn.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: DK weight – 225m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Naturally Dyed – Severn 4 Ply 50g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £9.00

Limited Edition Naturally Dyed Yarn

These very special skeins have been dyed by extracting natural colours from plants that have either been foraged by us or come from a sustainable source. They are true one-of-a-kind shades that cannot be repeated. They have been hand-dyed in a semi-solid / tonal style so there will be some gentle variation in tone that lends a bit of extra interest to your project.

The colourway name indicates firstly the source of the dye and secondly, a colour description. For example: "Madder Coral" is dyed with madder and has a coral colour.

Fibre Content: 100% British Jacob wool

Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 175m / 50g

Fibre: Sourced from Worcestershire, UK

Processing: Spun in Ceridigion, Wales, dyed in the UK

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Close up of Aysgarth in the Sapphire colourway

Skeins of Aysgarth in the Sapphire colourway

Sapphire – Aysgarth 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £23.00

Fibre Content: 100% Wensleydale Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 350m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced in the UK

Processing: Spun and hand dyed in Britain

Recommended needle & hook size: 2.0mm - 3.75mm (always check the pattern)

Aysgarth is 100% lustrous British Wensleydale wool. Its appearance is similar to the shine and the halo of mohair and it feels like a warm woolly hug. Seriously, you won't be able to stop stroking this yarn! It comes from sheep who have amazing long curly locks and it is a hand dyer's favourite for its colour uptake. The yarn is worsted spun and plied, and has a draping handle, making it ideal for statement pieces. Remember to always block your projects for the best outcome. Please note that this is a non-superwash yarn, so it can be felted if you want.

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A close up of a naturally dyed skein of Nene 4 Ply

A pile of naturally dyed skeins on Nene 4 Ply

Naturally Dyed – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Limited Edition Naturally Dyed Yarn

These very special skeins have been dyed by extracting natural colours from plants that have either been foraged by us or come from a sustainable source. They are true one-of-a-kind shades that cannot be repeated. They have been hand-dyed in a semi-solid / tonal style so there will be some gentle variation in tone that lends a bit of extra interest to your project.

The colourway name indicates firstly the source of the dye and secondly, a colour description. For example: "Madder Coral" is dyed with madder and has a coral colour.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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A pile of skeins of Nene DK in golden mustard

Erntedank – Nene DK 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Erntedank: Harvest Thanks

A warm golden mustard, this colourway is reminiscent of late summer days. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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A pile of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in olive mossy green

Moosbedeckter Waldboden – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Moosbedeckter Waldboden: Moss Carpeted Forest Floor

The ultimate mossy green! It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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A pile of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in forest green

Tannenbaum – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Tannenbaum: Christmas Tree

This deep forest green is great all year round. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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A pile of skeins in sky blue, white, and sandy brown

On The Cut – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

The Cut is an old boating term for the canal, because it is cut (or dug) into the landscape. So "on the cut" means cruising on the canal, and the colours are reflected in this yarn. Sky blue, white fluffy clouds, and the green-brown sliver of the water. Although quite highly variegated, the colours are light and will allow textured patterns to shine through while lending visual interest to simple ones. The gentle colours blend beautifully in the finished project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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A pile of skeins of Nene DK in ginger brown

Rost – Nene DK 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Rost: Rust

Why must corrosion be so pretty? There are also cinnamon and ginger hints in this warm colourway. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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4 skeins of Severn 4 Ply in chartreuse, mustard, ecru, and light teal

A skein of Severn 4 Ply in a pale teal colour

Lichen Fancier – Severn 4 Ply 50g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £9.00

Fibre Content: 100% British Jacob wool

Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 175m / 50g

Fibre: Sourced from Worcestershire, UK

Processing: Spun in Ceridigion, Wales, dyed in the UK

Recommended needle & hook size: 2.5mm - 3.75mm (always check the pattern)

This is a light and airy woollen-spun and plied yarn from a single farm in Worcestershire. Jacob sheep are one of the oldest native breeds in the UK. They are striking in their appearance, with white and brown fleeces and multiple horns! We sorted the fleeces by hand, separating the white from the brown. We have natural and dyed shades available. The wool is hardwearing and makes lightweight, warm garments that soften beautifully with age. Use it for hats, mittens, jumpers, and house socks and slippers. The yarn is made up of 2 plies, which lends itself well to lace patterns and stranded colourwork. This yarn hasn’t been superwash-treated, so it will felt if you want it to. This also makes it an excellent candidate for steeking, if you’re brave enough!

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Snowdonia Sock – 50g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £10.50

Snowdonia Sock:

Fibre Content: Organic Romney & Hebridean Wool

Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 200m / 50g

Fibre: Sourced from South Wales, the Scottish Highlands, and South West England

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire and hand finished in Wales

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Skeins of First Footing, a festive pine green and jade colourway

First Footing – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

This colourway takes its name from the New Year's tradition of First Footing; bringing gifts and good luck to a home at the stroke of midnight. The dark pine greens and jades work up with a subtle variegation so you can show off textured patterns in this yarn.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Silbermond – Nene DK 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Silbermond: Silver Moon

The lightest of silver greys, a true neutral that lends itself well to warm and cool colours, but also stands up on its own. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Weißdornbeeren skeins dyed in a deep rich red

Weißdornbeeren – Nene DK 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Weißdornbeeren: Hawthorn Berries

A deep, rich red, just like the berries. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Salzbrise – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Salzbrise: Salt Breeze

This soft blue-green reminds us of sea glass and days at the beach. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Skeins of the Nectarine colourway - warm and rich purples, reds and browns

Nectarine – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Luscious purples and sweet golden browns meet in this fruit-inspired colourway. We love how the warm tones blend as they are worked up in this variegated yarn.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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Skeins dyed in variegated greens with hints of copper and red

Towpath – Nene 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £22.00

Another canal-inspired colourway; the towpath is the path travels alongside the cutting. Originally it was for horses to tow working boats, hence the name, but now it is home to wildlife, walkers, cyclists, and boaters alike. Although quite highly variegated, the colours are light and will allow textured patterns to shine through while lending visual interest to simple ones. The gentle colours blend beautifully in the finished project.

Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire

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4 skeins in each colourway of hand dyed Appledore

Limited Edition – Appledore DK – 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £18.00

Appledore:

Fibre Content: 40% Devon Closewool, 40% Romney, 20% Exmoor Blueface

Specification: DK weight - 250m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from local Devonshire flocks

Processing: Spun in Devon, England

The marvellous mill folk at John Arbon Textiles are celebrating their 20th anniversary and you’re all invited! Part of the festivities includes the launch of their Appledore yarn, and we were delighted that they asked us and Third Vault Yarns to dye some limited edition shades for the event.

As Appledore is all about glorious West Country apples, Lola (Third Vault Yarns) looked slightly further afield - out into intergalactic space, in fact! She is a big sci-fi fan and has created shades inspired by tropical fruits which are often used as props in sci-fi films and TV shows - we just love the idea, and would well recommend googling a Kiwano if you're not familiar! Instead of zooming off into future realms, we stayed right here, inspired by the West Country but travelled back in time to the mythical court of Arthurian legends. Purple was a royal colour in the Middle Ages. Can’t you just imagine lady Guinevere wearing a garment in Excalibur? And Avalon is giving us all the lady in the lake feels... and as serendipity would have it, Avalon and Excalibur are both heritage varieties of plum trees, yum.

So without further ado, we’d love to present you with not one, not two, but four glorious shades inspired by nature's bounty with a playful twist that is out of this world. We just love the way all four shades play together and would love a big old stripy sweater...

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Close up of skeins of Northampton Shear Leicester Longwool in the colourway Astcote

Skeins of Northampton Shear Leicester Longwool in the colourway Astcote

Astcote – Northampton Shear – Leicester Longwool Sport 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £14.90

Colourway: Astcote (undyed/natural)

Fibre Content: 100% British Leicester Longwool

Specification: Sport weight / heavy 4 Ply - 300m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced from Astcote, Northamptonshire, UK

Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, dyed in the UK

We're delighted to introduce you to our most local wool yet: from flocks in Northamptonshire. This comes from a single flock of Leicester Longwool sheep in Astcote, just down the A5 from our Weedon Bec studio. Flock owners Chris and Barry favour black Leicesters, which is why the yarn has a natural grey heathered appearance, as all the shades of black, grey, silver, and white have gone into this delightfully local spin.

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Close up of Aysgarth in the New Tin colourway

Skeins of Aysgarth in the New Tin colourway

New Tin – Aysgarth 4 Ply 100g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £23.00

Fibre Content: 100% Wensleydale Wool

Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 350m / 100g

Fibre: Sourced in the UK

Processing: Spun and hand dyed in Britain

Recommended needle & hook size: 2.0mm - 3.75mm (always check the pattern)

Aysgarth is 100% lustrous British Wensleydale wool. Its appearance is similar to the shine and the halo of mohair and it feels like a warm woolly hug. Seriously, you won't be able to stop stroking this yarn! It comes from sheep who have amazing long curly locks and it is a hand dyer's favourite for its colour uptake. The yarn is worsted spun and plied, and has a draping handle, making it ideal for statement pieces. Remember to always block your projects for the best outcome. Please note that this is a non-superwash yarn, so it can be felted if you want.

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A group of 4 skeins in rich brown, navy blue, teal, and green

A skein of Severn 4 Ply in a rich brown colour

Rustle – Severn 4 Ply 50g

Rated 5.00 out of 5

GBP £9.00

Fibre Content: 100% British Jacob wool

Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 175m / 50g

Fibre: Sourced from Worcestershire, UK

Processing: Spun in Ceridigion, Wales, dyed in the UK

Recommended needle & hook size: 2.5mm - 3.75mm (always check the pattern)

This is a light and airy woollen-spun and plied yarn from a single farm in Worcestershire. Jacob sheep are one of the oldest native breeds in the UK. They are striking in their appearance, with white and brown fleeces and multiple horns! We sorted the fleeces by hand, separating the white from the brown. We have natural and dyed shades available. The wool is hardwearing and makes lightweight, warm garments that soften beautifully with age. Use it for hats, mittens, jumpers, and house socks and slippers. The yarn is made up of 2 plies, which lends itself well to lace patterns and stranded colourwork. This yarn hasn’t been superwash-treated, so it will felt if you want it to. This also makes it an excellent candidate for steeking, if you’re brave enough!

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