BLUEBELLA 80/20: Approximately 115g/425 yards each 80/20 superwash Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) wool and silk. This is fingering weight yarn, three plies.
These were kettle-dyed a tonal blue-grey with touches of turquoise then speckled with brown, copper-brown, grey and a bit of purple. This is a variegated colourway and though the hanks all share the same colours, each is unique. Please alternate hanks.
This BFL is not "smooshy" like Merino. It is a bit rustic, hard-wearing, tends not to pill and softens greatly over time, which makes it ideal for socks (though I like it for just about anything). Blended with silk, it's dense, shiny, crisp and absolutely lovely! Try a lace project with it and you'll be thrilled with the results.
While this is superwash treated, I recommend hand washing and drying flat to maintain optimum colour and texture.
