The Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) breed originated in the early 1900s in Northumberland County, England. Descendants of Dishley Leicester and Border Leicester breeds, they were bred to produce high-quality crossbred ewes. Their wool has a long staple length (3-6 inches) and a well-defined crimp and is one of the finest of the English longwool breeds (24-28 microns). The long staple length combined with worsted spinning creates a yarn with a wonderful stitch definition that is resistant to pilling. It’s no surprise that BFL wool has become so popular with knitters!

Bluefaced Leicester sheep are most commonly white, with the occasional black (medium grayish brown), and have dark facial skin under white hair, producing a “blue faced” appearance. Our BFL is a blend of white and colored wool for a soft, earthy, oatmeal brown shade.

Oatmeal BFL 4/6
100% undyed Bluefaced Leicester wool
100g = 185 yards

Gauge: 15-18 sts/4”(10 cm)
US 7-9 (4.5-5.5mm) needle

Handwash cool, lay flat to dry