Cheviot Marsh 4ply from Whistlebare

Cheviot Marsh 4ply

from Whistlebare
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
383 yards
(350 meters)
100 grams
(3.53 ounces)
28.0 sts
= 4 inches
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
50% Wool - Cheviot
50% Wool - Perendale
plied
Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash
Color: Semi-solid
Dye: Hand dyed
Put up: Winding required
Source of fiber: United Kingdom

 Cheviot Marsh is a blend of  Cheviot and Romney Marsh.  Cheviots are hardy little sheep quite at home in the hills. Their fleece is robust and warm but thanks to some judicious crossing with merinos, by monks in the 17th century, rather softer than that of other hill breeds.  Romney Marsh originate from the inhospitable marshlands of Kent where they were bred for their semi-lustrous longwool much prized in medieval Britain.  These sheep are tough little characters that have taken well to their new home in the hills.

Cheviot Marsh is a warm, buoyant yarn that only improves with washing and wearing.  It is perfect for comforting everyday jerseys that wrap you in love whilst still looking looking smart. Its stitch definition is fabulous, think elaborate cables or colour work in a garment that will fast become a go to staple of your wardrobe, warm, snuggly and progressively softer.

It is woollen spun from sheep that are less than six months old and so is 100% lambs wool, and comes from animals that graze the College Valley at the heart of the Cheviot Hills.

100% Cheviot and Romney Marsh Lambswool

Hand dyed on the farm in small batches of 10 skeins.

28 stitches and 36 rows over 10x10cm on 3mm needles.

available at the studio at Whistlebare, Bowsden, Northumberland, or online.

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