I'm half way to completing a crochet hexagon throw using Debbie Bliss's Blue Faced Leicester DK in the colours above. They all have a subtle heather appearance. This is turning out to be a lovely material to work with so I thought I'd share some information about the yarn. I'm using the same size crochet hook as the recommended needle size 4mm (US6).
Here's a close up of the part finished crochet throw - more about this project once it's finished!
- The Blue Face Leicester DK comes in 108m / 50g doughnut style balls.
- 100% British wool superwash
- 22 stitches over 28 rows = 10cm (4ins)
The colour range includes 16 shades, some stronger shades as well as the pastel ones I've chosen.
The ball band includes a silhouette of the Blue Faced Leicester sheep. I found this description and image of the (male) sheep in my little book called 'Know your Sheep'. It's a native British breed, has the finest wool and is highly prized by home spinners. I am finding this yarn very soft and easy to handle.
So far so good with the crochet but what about the knitting? Being a bit short of time to make a full size jumper I came across a pattern for these tiny raglan sleeve sweaters by Greens and Jeans on Ravelry. I used 4mm double pointed needles to make these sample sweaters. I like the stitch definition on the tiny cable and on the colour work.
There's a pattern book for the yarn with a range of sweaters for adults and children. I picked out a few that caught my eye. I especially like the Fair Isle style of the sweaters and the simple classic shapes of the blue cardigan and the child's coat.
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| Image with permission Designer Yarns |
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| Image with permission Designer Yarns |
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| Image with permission Designer Yarns |
Hope you enjoyed this quick review.
Have you tried this yarn or made any of the garments in the book?
