Knit by Numbers is a dreamy, non-superwash 50% Bluefaced Leicester / 50% Merino blend grown in the United Kingdom. Bluefaced Leicester is the absolute softest of British breeds and has lots of lustre and drape while the Falklands Merino is scrumptiously soft – the perfect blend to wear next to the skin. Paint By Numbers starts with solid colored tops (aligned fibre) which are blended to create nuanced, heathered shades. If you look closely at any of the yarns, you’ll see that each heathered shade contains a multitude of colors within it. The entire range is created from a handful of base colors, making it easy to find harmonious color combos for colorwork projects.
The folks at John Arbon Textiles are passionate about trying to use as much UK-grown fibre as possible (both to lower transport emissions and support our local wool-growing industry), and they use predominantly vintage machinery that has been lovingly restored and maintained. We love their mission and philosophy, and we know you are going to LOVE this yarn!
Great for: cozy cabled sweaters, textured cardigans, warm, woolly accessories like hats and shawls, colorwork
- Weight: DK (11wpi)
- Texture: plied
- Yardage/Meters: 233 meters (255 yards)
- Skein weight: 100 grams (3.52 ounces)
- Gauge: 21.0 sts = 4 inches (It is possible to achieve quite a wide range of gauges with this yarn. A tighter gauge - more sts per cm/inch - will create a denser fabric and a looser gauge (fewer sts) will create a drapier fabric.)
- Recommended needle size: US 2 1/2 - 10 or 3.0-6.0 mm
- Recommended hook size: D-J or 3.0-6.0 mm
- Fiber Content: 50% Merino wool, 50% Bluefaced Leicester
- Dye Method: hand dyed & blended for a heathered look
- Hand: next-to-skin softness with nice bounce
- Sheen: subtle luster
- Care: hand wash cold, dry flat
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
