Appleton Wiske DK yarn

Description

Appleton Wiske DK yarn. This beautiful worsted spun high-end Border Leicester yarn is grown here on our farm in North Yorkshire, from our pedigree flock of over 300 pedigree Border Leicester sheep. Ours is a slaughter free flock, so all of our sheep live to grow old.

After shearing we handpick the fleeces and transport them to Bradford for washing, combing and worsted spinning. The result is stunning.  With a great handle, stitch definition and drape, it is the perfect yarn for your special project. British through and through and we are very proud of it!

Appleton Wiske is registered in the Domesday Book, with the Manor being held by Orm at the time of Edward the Confessor.  Only 200 years ago linen was the main trade, both spinning and weaving, with many houses still featuring their ‘spinning windows’, which ensured light fell onto the wheels. Today it is mainly agricultural in nature.

Our Appleton Wiske DK yarn is a fresh lime green to add a little zing! It is perfect for colour work and steeking, and tones with many shades in our Yorkshire-inspired colour range.

*Pure 100% British Wool
*Slaughter free yarn from a single flock
*Rare breed Doulton Border Leicester sheep
*All with Full Provenance
*Worsted spun
*Made in Yorkshire
*Each 100g skein is 200 metres in length
*Bouncy, versatile yarn which gives great stitch definition
*Handwash and dry flat