Byland 4ply yarn

Description

Byland 4ply 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.  All of our sheep live to grow old, as ours is a slaughter-free flock. 

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

Byland Abbey inspired church design across the North of England, including York Minster’s famous Rose Window. In the 12th century Byland was described as one of the shining lights of northern monasticism.  Despite several moves before arriving at its current location, it was one of the largest of the Cistercian Order at that time.

Our Byland 4ply yarn is a rich cocoa-brown colour which adds warmth to many of our other Yorkshire-inspired shades. Choose this yarn for textured knits and colour work. It’s fabulous for stranded knitting and steeking!

*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 300 metres in length
*Bouncy, versatile yarn which gives great stitch definition
*Handwash and dry flat