Orange Double Knitting British Romney Yarn (170)
£4.50
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Dyed with organic homegrown Madder on a lovely soft totally British worsted spun double knitting base, commercially spun in Yorkshire from British Kent / Romney sheep. Orange double knitting British Romney yarn is hand-dyed using minimal input methods based on over 3,000 years of sustainable dyeing. It is a vibrant orange. Yes there was colour in prehistoric times.
Environmental Impact
If you are looking for an ethical product with a low carbon footprint, look no further.
The key points:
- British grown and processed yarn
- Minimal water input
- Dyed with homegrown organic plant dyes
- Eco friendly
What the yarn is great for
British Kent or Romney worsted spun double knitting yarn. It is a beautiful, strong yarn suitable for all sorts of woolly crafts including weaving, knitting, tablet weaving, crochet and other yarn crafts.
Be aware
Once a specific colour is gone, it is gone! Due to the nature of natural dyes (the dye pigment varies with weather and time of day it is harvested), it is impossible to exactly colour match, although I can get close. Therefore, if you see something you love don’t hesitate to buy and make sure you order enough for your project.
The colours in the photos are the best match I can make, but there is variation between screens and devices.
If you see a colour you particularly like and there is insufficient available for you project, please contact me and I will provide you with a custom order for the amount you need. There may be a slight colour difference, but we can discuss this.
Shipping
All items are sent 2nd class small parcel Royal Mail. Remember, if you spend more than £20, postage and packaging is free. More details can be found on the shipping page.
Kent / Romney Sheep
The original Romney Marsh sheep were developed on low lying land in Kent and Sussex, adjoining the English Channel. The area is, exposed and isolated, so that a hardy breed of sheep was produced requiring the minimum of attention. The breed expanded over the rest of the South East of England and became known as Kent Sheep. It then spread all over the world and the name Romney came into general use.
The wool is a demi-lustre of excellent quality and staple, shearing a heavy even fleece, and is considered one of the best British wools, highly suitable for the manufacture of cloths, blankets, knitting yarns and felts. It is also desirable as an ‘improver’ fibre for quality carpet manufacture.
My first handspun jumper (I still wear it in winter over 30 years on) was spun from a Kent fleece by my mother. It even survived my trip around the World with me, keeping me warm in the Himalayas and the mountains of New Zealand, both in Winter….
| Weight | 0.025 kg |
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