Description: Hipstrings Sea Star on Buoy DK yarn - BFL/Shetland/Manx Loaghtan wool - 288 ydBuoy DK is a small batch yarn that starts with a custom fiber blend of three British breeds, including the rare breed Manx Loaghtan. This yarn is a blend of 37.5% Blue Faced Leicester wool, 37.5% Shetland wool and 25% Manx Loaghtan wool to bring together the best attributes of each breed into a beautifully lofty yarn that is perfect for sweaters, hats and mittens - anything that needs a little bit of strength, but still lofty and wearable.Color: Lead (a true charcoal gray color) Dyelot: PBBuoy DK is a 3 ply, worsted spun DK weight yarn. 263 m/288 yds per 100 g/3.5 oz skein. Gauge: 5-5.5 stitches/inchNeedle: US 5-6, 3.75 – 4 mmHook: US 7-I , 4.5 – 5.5 mmBlue Face Leicester is a British breed that is well known for being the finest of the medium wools, offering softness and luster.Shetland wool brings loft and air into the blend and the characteristics we expect from a classic wool.Manx Loaghtan is a rare breed that combines tight crimp with a longer staple length and brings a bounce to the yarn. Fleeces sourced in the UK, Milled to specifications in the UK, Hand Dyed by HipStrings in the USADyed using Greener Shades acid dyes. Greener Shades dyes are heavy metal free*, environmentally friendly and rated for organic processing. They are lightfast, colorfast and washfast. For best results, handwash in cold water, lay flat to dry.
Price: 21 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-04T02:16:36.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Fiber Content: 100% Wool, Merino Wool
Unit of Sale: Unit
Shape: Hank
Color: Gray
Weight: 3 - DK/Light Worsted
Suitable For: Accessories - Bags/Purses, Accessories - Gloves/Mittens, Accessories - Hats, Accessories - Scarves, Accessories - Socks, Apparel/Textil, Blankets/Throws, Crafts, Crochet
Brand: Hipstrings
Type: Designer Yarn
Unit Type: oz
Model: Buoy DK
Style: Hand Dyed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 3.5
Product Line: Hipstrings
