Armscote Manor Portland - Fingering Weight (limited edition)
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We have a limited amount of extra Portland skeins from our March box for the Beyond Merino Yarn Club, which we're making available to everyone.
Portlands are a rare breed of sheep and the oldest recorded sheep in England! This yarn was sourced from Armscote Manor in the UK.
This 2-ply yarn is woollen-spun, and is a plump and bouncy fingering weight. It is light and warm, and contains a sprinkling of red-brown kemp, unique to the Portland breed.
The Portland wool has a slightly “grabby” texture which makes it perfect for stranded colourwork, and would make lovely mittens or hats. Despite not having a low micron count, it isn’t particularly prickly, and depending on your sensitivity you may find it soft enough for a cowl or shawl.
Note: "Velvet" was this month's rich colour option, "Linen" was the neutral option, "Denim" was the muted option, and "Silk" was the vibrant option.
For more information on working with hand-dyed yarns, please see our FAQs page.
Yarn Info
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Content: 100% Portland wool
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Yardage: 100g (3½ oz)/approx. 350m (382 yds)
- Weight: Fingering weight
- Suggested Needle Size: US 2-4 (2.5-3.5mm)
- Gauge: 26-30 sts = 4" (10cm)
- Care: Handwash in cool water
Traceability
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Source of Fibre: Armscote Manor, Warwickshire, UK
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Spinning: The Natural Fibre Company, Launceston, UK
- Hand-dyeing: Sweet Paprika in Montreal, QC, Canada
