Wensleydale Longwool is getting a very warm welcome here at The Woolly Thistle and we are loving this Sheep Shop Tweed! This soft worsted spun yarn has a consistent thickness of thread with a good stitch definition and grip, which makes it ideal for Fairisle Knitting and color work.
- BREED: 100% Pure New British Wool
- PACKAGE: approx 25g cake or ball*
- WEIGHT: 4-ply / fingering
- BALL/SKEIN LENGTH: approx 126 yards
- NEEDLES: US 2-3
- CARE: hand wash
- Made in Yorkshire, England
*Please note that the mill is in the process of updating the packaging, so you may receive your Sheep Shop Tweed in a cake or "donut." Examples of each can be seen in the photos.
If you're excited about this Sheep Shop Tweed, you can also shop the Wensleydale 4ply here!
Looking for some pattern inspiration? Check out these lovely designs that would be lovely knit up with Wensleydale Tweed.
Fair Isle Lined Kep's by Margaret D Walker, Fair Isle Cuffs by Julie Williams, Beginners Fair Isle Cap by Janine Bajus