4ply Sock Weight British and Recycled Wool in Sage Green

A soft and sustainable yarn, spun in Yorkshire by Laxtons, using a blend of wool from British Corriedale sheep and waste wool reclaimed and recycled from their own spinning mill, which means you are supporting a lower impact future while enjoying a premium quality yarn.
 
Being a 4ply light fingering / sock weight yarn this will be ideal for intricate patterns and fine detailing, it is perfect for socks, shawls, lightweight garments and delicate accessories.

This yarn has been hand dyed using responsibly sourced plant based natural dyes, giving a unique colouration to the fabric. The plants were respectfully foraged within 100mts of my home in Cornwall.

A 100g ball will give roughly 450 meters the suggested knitting needle size is 3.25–3.75mm (UK 10–9, US 3–5) but knitting a tension square before starting a new projected is recommended.

Non Super wash - Cool Hand Wash Only, Lay flat to dry

Colour Description: Soft, washed out grey / green shade

Dye batch / Dye stuff: 0014 / E2 Spring Nettle

Plant details & benefits: 

Urtica Dioica

The common nettle is a herbaceous flowering plant found growing in gardens, hedgerows, fields, woodlands to name a few habitats. Far from being seen as a weed by many gardeners, to the forager it can be used to make a tea, as an culinary or skincare ingredient with many health benefits. These include detoxification, anti-inflammatory and pain relief, plus support for a healthy digestive, cardiovascular, kidney, immune, respiratory, dermatological and skeletal systems.

It also has an extensive history in magic and folklore, with protective, healing and purifying qualities. It is also associated with the fire element and the planet Mars, courage, fertility and prosperity.

Fibre Composition: 50% Corriedale British Wool 50% Recycled Wool

Dimensions: 100g

Care Instructions:

Gentle Hand Wash separately with non biological PH Neutral Wool detergent 
Do not Tumble Dry
Cool Iron
Do not Dry Clean
Keep out of direct Sunlight

Please note due to the unique and variable nature of the dye stuffs used and dying process, colours can vary from batch to batch

Although every effort has been made to make this as colour fast as possible, some fading and colour bleeding is to be expected especially after the first wash