
Spinning & Weaving
The Masham, pronounced massam, is a cross of Teeswater or Wensleydale ram with Dalesbred or Swaledale ewes. The fleece is very long and lustrous and the breed is found mainly in the north of England. The fleece is suited to combing due to its length and is used in speciality products due to its limited availability. The fineness varies from approx. 38- 44microns and length approx. 150-380mm.
Masham fibre feels quite different to most sheep wool – it is not as bouncy as more common breeds, but what this fibre lacks in bounce it makes up for in drape and shine! Similar to Wensleydale it has a delicate halo.
1005 Natural Grey Gotland Top milled in Great Britain
The Gotland is a native breed of Sweden; one of the oldest sheep breeds. The breed has been exported and small flocks can be found in other countries, including Norway, Denmark, the UK and USA. The breed is now predominantly medium grey colour and is commonly known as the Swedish Pelt Sheep. Lambs-wool of this breed is in demand for its softness and lustre, being long enough to be combed. The fleece is also quite curly and similar in some ways to mohair. The fibre fineness ranges from 30- 44microns with the lambs-wool at the finer end. The length is approx. 80-150mm.
- Gotland wool; silky, lustrous, purling locks for spinning & a favourite wool of felters.
- Gotland pelt; prized world-wide.
100% Wet Spun Line Flax, bleached Ivory, ideal for weaving
Made in Belgium
DK light Worsted
1200 ypp / 1097 mpp / 2.42 mpg, 12 – 18 wpi
Skein: 150 gr / 5.29 oz 363 m/396 yds
Cone: 453 gr/1 lb SOLD OUT – SPECIAL ORDER ONLY
Knit: 21 -24 sts = 4″
Needles: 3.75 – 4.5 mm (5 – 7 US)
Crochet: 11 – 14 sts = 4″
Hook: 4.5- 5.5 mm (7 to I–9 US)
100% Wet Spun Line Flax, bleached Ivory, ideal for weaving
Made in Belgium
Lace
3000 ypp / 2743 mpp / 6.04 mpg, 36 – 40 wpi
Cone: 453.59 gr / 1 lb
Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.
100% Wet Spun Line Flax, natural Gray, ideal for weaving
Lace / Baby / Fingering
3000 ypp / 2743 mpp / 6.04 mpg, 36 – 40 wpi
Cone: 453.59 gr / 1 lb
Lace weight yarns are most often knitted or crocheted on larger needles/ hooks to create the lacy patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern.