Fabulous british wool, lustrous silk discover fabulous, a luxurious blend of british bluefaced leicester wool and grade a mulberry silk. Soft, smooth and beautifully lustrous, this hand-dyed yarn combines the character of british wool with the elegant sheen and drape of silk. Available in both dk and 4-ply, fabulous produces rich, semi-solid colourways that add subtle depth and visual texture to every stitch. Each skein is individually dyed to order, making every batch distinctive and every finished project uniquely yours. Perfect for: luxurious garments elegant shawls and wraps soft accessories textured stitch patterns special and heirloom projects whether you choose the versatile dk or the finer 4-ply, fabulous offers a beautiful balance of softness, strength and silk-like shine. It is also accredited by british wool as an authentic british wool blend. Yarn composition: 55% british bluefaced leicester wool, 45% grade a mulberry silk available yarn weights: double knitting dk and 4-ply dk length: 225m 246 yards 4-ply length: 400m 437 yards skein weight: 100g 3.5Oz dk needle hook size: 4mm us 6 4-ply needle hook size: 3mm us 4 dk tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to make a 10cm 4 inch square 4-ply tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to make a 10cm 4 inch square washing: hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry. A note on colour: colours can appear differently under changing light and across electronic screens. As every skein is hand-dyed, slight variations between skeins a...