Barn - Susan Crawford Vintage

Barn DK 100% Pure British wool

20 HAND-DYED SHADES INSPIRED BY THE RURAL LANDSCAPE OF NORTH LANCASHIRE AND CUMBRIA

100% British wool, grown, sheared and spun in Britain and hand-dyed in-house by Susan and her team at A Room Of My Own in a wide range of beautiful and varied shades over the natural grey of the undyed Barn.

Barn should be washed by hand in cool water with a gentle wool wash.

225 metres/246 yards per 100g skein

Recommended gauge 20-22 sts to 10cm (4in) using 3.75-4mm needles.

This artisanal yarn has been blended and spun exclusively for Susan Crawford at a local mill, using a unique blend of Jacob and white and black Shetland fleeces, to create a delightfully lofty, soft, grey yarn displaying the characteristics of British breed sheep. The yarn has been worsted spun for added smoothness, softness and longevity but retains a wonderful plumpness making the yarn warm and coccooning.

With artisanal yarns such as Barn, the goal is to showcase the native sheep breeds living on the moors, fells and hills of Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire, sourcing fibre from local farmers, as well as utilizing the fleeces from our own small flock. Barn was the first in this range of yarns blended and spun to our specifications and holds a special place in our hearts. A new generation of knitters and crocheters can now enjoy these wools from the heart of the British countryside.