DK Fully Traceable British Wool in Butter Yellow

This DK (double knit) weight yarn is made from carefully selected fully traceable to the farm, British mainland wool. These small scale farms typically raise sheep on pasture, ensuring ethical practices whilst supporting local agriculture. Spun by Yorkshire based Laxton's this yarn is both soft and durable, making it ideal for a wide range of knitting and crocheting projects.

Each spinning batch comes with it's on QR code (pictured) linking you to details of the farm and the yarns journey before arriving at LiWOR HQ. I have also added the link here 

This yarn has been hand dyed using responsibly sourced plant based natural dyes, giving a unique colouration to the fabric. The plants used for this colourway are a combination of waste food stuffs and seasonal, respectfully foraged plants.

A 100g ball will give roughly 245 meters the suggested knitting needle size is UK size 3.75-4.5mm (US 5 - 7) and for crochet hooks UK 4.5-5.5mm (US 7 - I/9) but making a tension square before starting a new projected is recommended.

Non Superwash - Cool Hand Wash Only, Lay flat to dry

Colour Description : A bright, warm yellow shade

Dye Batch / Dye Stuff : 0019 / P1 Gorse flower, Carrot tops & Yellow Onion Skin

Plant Details & Benefits :

Ulex = Gorse

Gorse, also commonly known as Furze, offers ecological, medicinal & emotional benefits, supporting wildlife, soil health, human health and mental well being. It can be found somewhere, flowering all year round.

It has been used in folk medicine and lore with uses including protection being used around Beltane especially, and is associated with the Sun, Mars and the element of Fire.

Daucus carota subsp. sativus = Domestic Carrot

The domestic carrot is widely known, but the green leafy tops of the carrot also have culinary uses,  particularly in a pesto. They are rich in nutrients and have detoxifying properties.

Fibre Composition : 100% British 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