The Knitter - UK (2019-09)

Shade pictured Draig

Skein weight/length 100g/205m

Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)

Tension 21 sts and 31 rows to 10cm

Fibre content 66% Welsh Mule wool, 33% Bluefaced Leicester wool

Care Hand wash RRP £18

Contact http://www.cartrefyarn.com

Shade pictured Welsh Tweed

Skein weight/length 50g/ N/A

Needle size 6mm (UK 4/US 10)

Tension 12 sts and 19 rows to 10cm

Fibre content 75% Welsh Mule and merino wool, 25% alpaca

Care Hand wash RRP £10

Contact http://www.thelostsheepcompany.co.uk

Shade pictured Black Tea

Skein weight/length 50g/300m

Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)

Tension 18 sts and 34 rows to 10cm

Fibre content 75% baby suri alpaca, 26% mulberry silk

Care Hand wash RRP £20

Contact http://www.moelviewyarn.com

Shade pictured Juniper

Skein weight/length 100g/350m

Needle size 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)

Tension 18 sts and 28 rows to 10cm

Fibre content 75% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 25% Gotland wool

Care Hand wash RRP £20

Contact http://www.nellieandeve.co.uk

This chunky delight is hand-spun by Chrissy Smith of Colwyn

Bay. It features a flecked base spun from grey Welsh Mule fleece

plied with alpaca; coloured nubs in blue, pink and green give

an effect that’s evocative of wild Welsh landscapes. The yarn

knits up into a firm yet soft fabric with a controlled stretch,

creating a finish that is filled with natural charm.

Like a glorious cloud, this yarn from North Wales-based Moel

View Yarn is a fluffy blend of baby suri alpaca and mulberry

silk. The laceweight yarn creates a super-soft, airy and fine

fabric with a featherlight drape. It is hand-dyed using natural

dyes and botanical extracts to create a delicate palette. This

yarn will make luxurious-feeling sweaters and accessories.

How about some hand-dyed heaven? Nellie and Eve’s yarns

are produced in Llanwrda, and are inspired by the changing

colours of the West Wales landscape. This Bluefaced Leicester-

Gotland wool blend offers a light, airy fabric, with snug

stretch, and we think it would be ideal for interseasonal wear.

It has a slight halo, a gentle tweedy finish, and comes in

a choice of beautiful shades created using plant dyes.

From sheep to mill to hand-dyeing studio, this heavy DK

is entirely produced within Wales. It comes in appealing

colours with an attractive, subtle variation in tone. This yarn

would be great for chunky sweaters and blankets, and comes

with a rewarding stretch, which bounces back quickly and

promises longevity for your knits. You’ll fall in love with its

heritage feel and traditional finish.

CARTREF YARN

Wel sh DK

NELLIE AND EVE

Plant Dyed 4Ply Yarn

MOEL VIEW YARN

Suri Lace

THE LOST SHEEP COMPANY

Welsh Tweed Yarn

Hand

spun

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