WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS is marking
the start of the spring-summer season with
the launch of two new yarns – and both have
been designed to offer knitters sophisticated,
British-spun luxury.
The first new arrival is Bo Peep Pure,
which joins the Bo Peep family alongside
the existing DK and 4ply ranges. These two are a blend of
Falkland Islands wool with nylon; Bo Peep Pure, however,
is a 100% Falkland wool in a DK-weight. “Producing a 100%
Falkland yarn seemed the perfect choice to grow our Bo Peep
and Falkland families,” explains Rhiannon Evans, marketing
manager at West Yorkshire Spinners. “The demand for pure,
sustainable products is growing. Falkland Islands wool is
clean, white, and world-renowned for its sustainability and
soft handle. We’ve spun Bo Peep Pure with exceptional careand attention to detail, to create a sumptuously soft yarn
for hand knitting.”
Bo Peep Pure comes in 50g/112m skeins, and costs £6.50
per skein. It’s available in a lovely palette of eight shades,
including dandelion yellow, blush pink, misty grey, and
soft green. “We were inspired by vintage hues for this playful
yet mature collection,” Rhiannon explains. “We wanted the
shades to be subtle enough to give a nod to the beautiful
colours found in nature, with enough depth to provide
knitters with inspiration and joy.”
Pure has been launched as a luxury baby yarn, but it is also
suitable for adults’ garments and accessories, and will knit up
into soft, comfortable, classic pieces. “We’ve already seen our
customers and designers curating their own colour selections
for Fair Isle and colourwork pieces,” reports Rhiannon.
To showcase the new yarn, the Keighley-based companyPure delight
The arrival of two luxurious new yarns from
West Yorkshire Spinners is a treat for knitters
Bo Peep Pure
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