Hambleton DK Yarn

Description

Hambleton 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!

Named after the Hambleton Hills in North Yorkshire, this area houses an iron age hill fort from around 400BC and offers stunning views over the Vale of York.  It also includes the Hambleton Drove Road, an ancient highway running from Scotland down to the South of England, used to move cattle, which also contains prehistoric burial grounds and evidence of habitation from those times.  This is also where you’ll find the White Horse carved into the limestone above Kilburn. Many of James Herriot’s adventures took place in the Hambleton Hills, and even Wordsworth found inspiration following his visits.

Our Hambleton DK Yarn is a lovely rich pink-purple colour.  Light enough to show off textures and cabling, or simply perfect on its own.

*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