Woad – British Breeds

100% British Wool made in the UK
£6.30

1 in stock

Yarn style

Mélange, Solid

Weight

4-Ply

Yarn meterage

85m (93 yds) per 25g Ball

Needle/hook size

3mm - 3.25mm

Gauge/tension

26 stitches

Yarn care

Hand wash using a mild liquid soap. Reshape whilst damp and dry flat
British Breeds 4-ply is a fine blend of 4 different breeds of sheep: Bluefaced Leicester, Exmoor Horn, Romney and Zwartbles – each fleece bringing its own set of characteristics to result in a gloriously woolly blend with that signature sheep-y scent!
100% wool
Mulesing free
Natural fibres
Plastic free
Made in Britain

It took two years of working with John Arbon in Devon for Marie to produce this luxury worsted spun yarn and the result is a beautiful 4-ply that is soft and strong with a delightful springiness and slight lustre. The 4 British fibres are spun and then steam relaxed. This is a process which opens up the yarn to create a fullness and lightness making it a delight to handle and knit. 

Available in a beautiful palette of 26 shades, this one of a kind yarn was made for Marie’s stunning knitting patterns in her signature style, just like the garment and accessory designs found in her latest books Wildwood and Gentle. 

For UK delivery, we use Royal Mail’s Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 services. Provided goods are in stock, every effort will be made to dispatch your order the next day during shop opening hours, 1-3 days when the shop is closed.

To give you the best results we always check the dye lot numbers match within each order.  If for any reason it is not possible to complete your order using only one dye lot we will contact you as soon as possible.

Meet the brand

About Marie Wallin

Marie Wallin is a distinguished knitwear designer and creator of her beautiful yarn brand, and namesake, Marie Wallin. Her British Breeds yarn is a gorgeous blend of 4 different sheep: Bluefaced Leicester, Exmoor Horn, Wendsleydale and Zwartbles, each fleece providing the yarn with its own characteristic to create something truly special. In terms of knitwear design, her distinctive knitting style, blends traditional British influences with a modern sensibility. Her designs often feature intricate colorwork, textured stitches, and delicate lace motifs which showcase her mastery of technique and incredible attention to detail. Inspired by nature, heritage, and the British countryside, Marie’s patterns evoke a timeless elegance and sophistication, while still remaining accessible to knitters all skill levels.
Meet us

About Baa!

Since February 2018, Baa! has been a bubbling hub of all things woolly, building a lively and lovely community of knitters and crocheters alike, united by a love for exquisite yarns, and a diverse selection of quality workshops. Based in our wee shop in the heart of Stonehaven, Scotland, we sell knitting and crochet supplies for beginners and experts.

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