Cambrian Mountains Wool Double Knitting – Slate
Slate: that greyish, dusty purple – it’s all in the name. 100% wool from Welsh sheep.
Continental shift gave Wales its slate mines, millions of years ago. Slate which built walls and roofs the cottages of the Cambrian Mountains and contrasts with flashes of Welsh Red and yellow Mineral streaking the hillsides.
Our dyed yarns are spun from finest Welsh Mule: Bluefaced Leicester with character! The Welsh Mule comes about by crossing the local hill breeds with a Bluefaced Leicester ram, and this cross improves the wool. Suited to clothing, this yarn has a good definition whilst developing a nice halo. Hand wash and don’t tumble dry!
Our wool is produced on farms throughout the Cambrian Mountains Region, which encompasses much of Mid Wales – a stunningly beautiful and wild area
Quality Double Knit
Ball Weight 50g
Count 3/6nm
Meterage 100m
Tension 10cm/4in 19 stitches 27 rows 4mm needles
