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byLaxtons Wooltrace 4-Ply
A yarn with a mission, Wooltrace Bluefaced Leicester 4ply supports the ongoing sustainability of the British farming industry — guaranteeing fair pay for sheep farmers and prioritising the welfare of their flocks.
Made from 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, this high quality 4ply yarn offers a beautiful natural sheen and next-to-skin softness, making it ideal for delicate garments, lightweight layers, and fine accessories.
Each hank features a QR code you can scan to trace your yarn directly back to the farm(s) where it began.
Available in a curated palette of 16 sophisticated shades, perfect for subtle gradients or striking colourwork, this yarn transforms every stitch into a story.
A yarn with a mission, Wooltrace Bluefaced Leicester 4ply supports the ongoing sustainability of the British farming industry — guaranteeing fair pay for sheep farmers and prioritising the welfare of their flocks.
Made from 100% British Bluefaced Leicester wool, this high quality 4ply yarn offers a beautiful natural sheen and next-to-skin softness, making it ideal for delicate garments, lightweight layers, and fine accessories.
Each hank features a QR code you can scan to trace your yarn directly back to the farm(s) where it began.
Available in a curated palette of 16 sophisticated shades, perfect for subtle gradients or striking colourwork, this yarn transforms every stitch into a story.
Product Information
Fibre: 100% British Bluefaced Leicester
Weight: 4ply
Ball weight: 50g
Length: 220 m (240 yd)
Gauge: 30st x 36 rows to 10cm/4in
Needles: 3mm/US 2.5
Care instructions: Gently hand wash colours separately in cool water
Packaging: Paper band
Made in: Yorkshire
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About byLaxtons
byLaxtons is the sister brand to Laxtons, the UK’s leading specialist yarn manufacturer. Laxtons was formed as a worsted spinning mill in Oakworth, West Yorkshire, in 1907 and has been producing yarns for hand knitting since 1974. Since 2009 they have built a new state of the art spinning mill in Baildon, Yorkshire. You can read more about their history and heritage here.
byLaxtons prioritises full traceability and embraces the natural, renewable and biodegradable properties of wool. Their manufacturing process boasts a low carbon footprint, and minimal transportation distances reduce their environmental impact further. They hold themselves to high standards of animal welfare, ensuring that the sheep providing the wool are well cared for and treated with respect.