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Wooler is a town in Northumberland, England. It lies on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, near the Cheviot Hills. It is a popular base for walkers and is referred to as the "Gateway to the Cheviots". As well as many shops and pubs, the town has a youth hostel, many hotels, and campsites. It lies on the St Cuthbert's Way long-distance footpath between Melrose Abbey and Lindisfarne.
This time I was smart, and bought enough for a good-sized project. I'm planning to make a Clapotis wrap with this -- perfect to keep at the office, to throw on as an extra layer.
Handcrafted Kettle Dyed Pure Wool (merino and corriedale)
Colour 112
126 m/100 gr -- 138 yds/3.5 oz
Made in Uruguay
Bought from Cloth and Clay -- which is closing! Everything is 50% off.
Dyer: Cosmic Fibers
Base: Lyra
Colour: I Will Not Have You Looking Like a Slattern!
from the True Blood Series
Roving purchased by Spicy at the Finger Lakes Fiber Festival 2008. it's domestic wool top. This is my first finished handspun on my majacraft rose
Olive: 2ply 311yds/1.9oz; wpi 16, fingering weight
Navy: 2ply 164yds/.9oz; wpi 16, fingering weight
i am planning to use these together to make the Pink Sonata convertible mittens from Vogue Knitting Fall 2008.
My cream after a lemon lime bath, followed by a blue raspberry bath. Not quite yet. Still too bright.
Wool and silk make a superb blend. The Merino wool gives the yarn body, softness, and warmth, the silk adds sheen and depth.