We’ve nearly made it two consecutive days without rain here in West Wales (if you don’t count the hail storm this morning...) and so it seems time to tentatively start thinking about summer knits. Lighter layers to both work on during the summer months when you don’t want a lap full of a chunky cabled jumper, and to wear on cooler evenings.
That’s where our lace-weight yarns Number 1 and Cairngorm come in! Currently on sale whilst we make room in the mill for the new yarn we’re spinning, read on to find out a bit more about the yarn as well as some pattern inspiration.
Number 1 is our classic laceweight, spun delicately to reflect the stunning tones of the Shetland sheep that grow the wool. Sourced from three farms including our own here in West Wales, each heathery tone contains up to seven individual shades of fibre.
Designed to compliment the classic range of undyed shades in Number 1, Cairngorm is crafted from pure Romney Lambswool sourced from a single Wiltshire flock.
Sally crafted Ceilidh as a simple repeating pattern that has been designed to be easily wearable whatever the weather. Uses 2 skeins. A free pattern for you to enjoy with our yarn!
A large shawl contrasting garter stitch stripes with delicate lace, Whiteout is the perfect project to wrap yourself up in. Uses 2 skeins of each colour.
Create a light, spring layer with textured stitches and lace details in the yoke. This pattern has endless options for customisation too.
If you end up making any of these, or another design using Number 1 or Cairngorm do email us a photo or tag us on instagram (@garthenor), as we’d love to see!
As this is a discount to clear space on the shelves, this is your only chance to get hold of this lovely yarn with a discount. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A clean, creamy white. The name Rigging was inspired by old sailing ships - the weathered white ropes of the rigging perfectly encapsulate this undyed shade. Not as harsh as bleached, artificial white.