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Nene is our staple yarn and it is gorgeously soft and versatile. It is spun in Yorkshire from fibre from UK Bluefaced Leicester flocks.

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  • Close up of skeins in a deep, rich, berry red Skeins in a deep, rich, berry red

    Weißdornbeeren – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Weißdornbeeren: Hawthorn Berries
    This colourway has been revamped to better reflect the deep, rich red of the berries. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Close up of skeins in a light blue violet Skeins in a light blue violet

    Lavendelfelder – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Lavendelfelder: Lavender Fields
    Is it blue? Is it violet? You tell us... but we do think it's ever so pretty. This colourway is inspired by lavender fields and works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Close up of skeins in a saturated olive brown / green Skeins in a saturated olive brown / green

    Autoschlüssel – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Autoschlüssel: Car Key (get it?)
    A saturated olive green / brown, this colourway is a warm neutral that looks great by itself or paired with similar colours and brights alike. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Close up of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in a deep blue-green Skeins of Nene 4 Ply in a deep blue-green

    Kiefernwald – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Kiefernwald: Pine Forest
    This colourway is a deep blue-green and it looks great as a single colour or as a backdrop in an exciting palette. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Close up of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in a soft honey caramel brown Skeins of Nene 4 Ply in a soft honey caramel brown

    Bienenwabe – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Bienenwabe: Honeycomb
    A gentle honey caramel brown, this colourway is a warm neutral that looks great by itself or paired with almost anything else. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Close up of the khaki and olive greens and browns in this colourway A pile of skeins of Mind The Cill on Nene 4 Ply

    Mind The Cill – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Khaki greens and browns make up this gently variegated yarn, inspired by canal locks. It will work up with some visual interest, but not so busy that it will overwhelm textured stitch patterns.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    Close up of skeins in an intense peacock blue Skeins in an intense peacock blue

    Pfauenauge – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Pfauenauge: Peacock's Eye
    An intense almost iridescent blue, this colourway looks stunning by itself and can also be paired with both warm and cool colours. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project. The group photo shows it sat in between colourways Ocean Welle and Unterwasserwelt.
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Close up of skeins in a dark teal turquoise Skeins in a dark teal turquoise

    Ocean Welle – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Ocean Welle: Ocean Wave
    A dreamy turquoise teal, this colourway looks stunning by itself and can also be paired with both warm and cool colours. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    A pile of skeins of Nene DK in a deep blue A pile of skeins of Nene DK in a deep blue

    Unterwasserwelt – Nene DK 100g

    £18.00
    Unterwasserwelt: Underwater World
    With hints of inky sapphires, this colourway sits somewhere between navy and royal blue. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    A pile of skeins of Nene DK in a rich plummy purple A pile of skeins of Nene DK in a rich plummy purple

    Zwergpflaume – Nene DK 100g

    £18.00
    Zwergpflaume: Damson
    A luxurious plum purple, this colourway is sophisticated and looks great on a wide range of skin tones. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Knit and crochet samples of Honey Sunrise Skeins of Honey Sunrise

    Honey Sunrise – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    One of those magical, otherworldly sunrises inspired this colourway. Honey coloured autumn leaves were hanging over the canalside and the pink, violet, and blue sky was reflected in the water. Stunning. The yarn is gently variegated and that makes it a lot of fun to work with because every stitch is different. The colours blend beautifully in the finished project as you can see in the knit and crochet samples. You can use this for textured as well as simple patterns.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Close up of skeins in a hot pink colour Skeins of Nene 4 Ply in a hot pink colour

    Cosmos – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    A super popping hot pink, this colourway is not for the faint of heart! It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins dyed in variegated soft blues, greens, and pink Skeins dyed in variegated soft blues, greens, and pink

    Stealing Strawberries – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Inspired by vintage William Morris.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    A pile of skeins of Nene DK in olive mossy green A pile of skeins of Nene DK in olive mossy green

    Moosbedeckter Waldboden – Nene DK 100g

    £18.00
    Moosbedeckter Waldboden: Moss Carpeted Forest Floor
    The ultimate mossy green! It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • 12 mini skeins in a dark toned rainbow 12 mini skeins in a jewel toned rainbow

    Rainbow Mini Skein Sets

    £52.80
    What's your Rainbow Personality?
    Scroll down to view the characteristics of the 6 types of Mini Skein Rainbow we have available.
     
    Nene 4 Ply Mini:
    Each of these sets comprise 12 mini skeins in a tonal rainbow
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester
    Specification (per skein): 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 80m / 20g
    Specification (per set): 960m / 240g
    Fibre: Sourced in the UK
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • 5 crimson mini skeins in a gradient from dark to light 5 jade green mini skeins in a gradient from dark to light

    Gradient Mini Skein Sets

    £22.00
    What's your Colour Mood today?
    Scroll down to view the characteristics of the 13 types of Mini Skein Gradient we have available.
     
    Nene 4 Ply Mini:
    Each of these sets comprise 5 mini skeins in a monochrome gradient
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification (per skein): 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 80m / 20g
    Specification (per set): 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced in the UK
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins dyed in variegated wine red, browns, and blue-green Skeins dyed in variegated wine red, browns, and blue-green

    Morris – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Inspired by William Morris, the British craftsman and activist. He is well regarded for his contributions to the revival of the British textile arts. This colourway is highly variegated and that makes it a lot of fun to work with because every stitch is different. The warm hues blend beautifully in the finished project. You can use this for textured as well as simple patterns.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins of the Nectarine colourway - warm and rich purples, reds and browns Skeins of the Nectarine colourway - warm and rich purples, reds and browns

    Nectarine – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Luscious purples and sweet golden browns meet in this fruit-inspired colourway. We love how the warm tones blend as they are worked up in this variegated yarn.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins in a deep sapphire blue Skeins in a deep sapphire blue

    Unterwasserwelt – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Unterwasserwelt: Underwater World
    With hints of inky sapphires, this colourway sits somewhere between navy and royal blue. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins in a gentle blue-green Skeins in a gentle blue-green

    Salzbrise – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Salzbrise: Salt Breeze
    This soft blue-green reminds us of sea glass and days at the beach. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins in a warm golden mustard yellow Skeins in a warm golden mustard yellow

    Erntedank – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Erntedank: Harvest Thanks
    A warm golden mustard, this colourway is reminiscent of late summer days. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • A pile of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in ginger brown A pile of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in ginger brown

    Rost – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Rost: Rust
    Why must corrosion be so pretty? There are also cinnamon and ginger hints in this warm colourway. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • A pile of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in olive mossy green A pile of skeins of Nene 4 Ply in olive mossy green

    Moosbedeckter Waldboden – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Moosbedeckter Waldboden: Moss Carpeted Forest Floor
    The ultimate mossy green! It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    Skeins of Zwergpflaume, a deep plum colour Skeins of Zwergpflaume, a deep plum colour

    Zwergpflaume – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Zwergpflaume: Damson
    A luxurious plum purple, this colourway is sophisticated and looks great on a wide range of skin tones. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    Weißdornbeeren skeins dyed in a deep rich red Weißdornbeeren skeins dyed in a deep rich red

    Weißdornbeeren (Old Recipe) – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £18.00
    Weißdornbeeren: Hawthorn Berries
    A deep, rich red, just like the berries. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    Kastanie – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £18.00
    Kastanie: Chestnut
    Rich, chocolate brown or chestnut depending on how the light catches the yarn. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • A pile of mid grey skeins A pile of mid grey skeins

    Steinchen – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Steinchen: Pebble
    Taking its name from the smooth and tactile little stones, but the sheen of the yarn gives it an almost metallic quality. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins in a very light silver Skeins in a very light silver

    Silbermond – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Silbermond: Silver Moon
    The lightest of silver greys, a true neutral that lends itself well to warm and cool colours, but also stands up on its own. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight – 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • Skeins in a dusky rose pink Skeins in a dusky rose pink

    Brombeer-Zweig – Nene 4 Ply 100g

    £22.00
    Brombeer-Zweig: Bramble-Twig
    A romantic dusky rose pink. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 ply / fingering weight - 400m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    Weißdornbeeren skeins dyed in a deep rich red Weißdornbeeren skeins dyed in a deep rich red

    Weißdornbeeren – Nene DK 100g

    £18.00
    Weißdornbeeren: Hawthorn Berries
    A deep, rich red, just like the berries. It works up with a subtle variance in tone, bringing texture and life to your project.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: DK weight - 225m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    A pile of skeins of Nene DK in variegated deep blues, teals, and burgundy red A pile of skeins of Nene DK in variegated deep blues, teals, and burgundy red

    Shepherd’s Warning – Nene DK 100g

    £18.00
    “Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning.” Deep and dramatic blues with a hint of burgundy red make up this striking colourway. It is subtly variegated and can be used for both simple and textured designs.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: DK weight – 225m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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    Skeins of Giant Squirrel - in burnt reds, oranges, mustard, and grey Skeins of Giant Squirrel - in burnt reds, oranges, mustard, and grey

    Giant Squirrel – Nene DK 100g

    £18.00
    Inspired by the Malabar Giant Squirrel. A stunning creature with burnt reds, oranges, and golden mustards in its coat. This colourway is highly variegated and makes for a very enjoyable process as every stitch is a different colour. The colours blend beautifully in the finished fabric.
     
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: DK weight – 225m / 100g
    Fibre: Sourced from UK flocks
    Processing: Spun in the UK, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
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  • BFL 4 Ply Mini skeins ranging from dark to light Crimson.

    Crimson – Individual Mini Skeins – Nene 4 Ply 20g 80m

    £4.40
    Nene 4 Ply Mini:
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 80m / 20g
    Fibre: Sourced in the UK
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
     
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  • BFL 4 Ply Mini skeins ranging from ecru, to grey, to black.

    Monochrome – Individual Mini Skeins – Nene 4 Ply 20g 80m

    £4.40
    Nene 4 Ply Mini:
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 80m / 20g
    Fibre: Sourced in the UK
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
     
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  • BFL 4 Ply Mini skeins ranging from dark to light Fuchsia.

    Fuchsia – Individual Mini Skeins – Nene 4 Ply 20g 80m

    £4.40
    Nene 4 Ply Mini:
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 80m / 20g
    Fibre: Sourced in the UK
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
     
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  • BFL 4 Ply Mini skeins ranging from dark to light Violet.

    Violet – Individual Mini Skeins – Nene 4 Ply 20g 80m

    £4.40
    Nene 4 Ply Mini:
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 80m / 20g
    Fibre: Sourced in the UK
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
     
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  • BFL 4 Ply Mini skeins ranging from dark to light Indigo.

    Indigo – Individual Mini Skeins – Nene 4 Ply 20g 80m

    £4.40
    Nene 4 Ply Mini:
    Fibre Content: 100% Bluefaced Leicester Wool
    Specification: 4 Ply / Fingering weight - 80m / 20g
    Fibre: Sourced in the UK
    Processing: Spun in Yorkshire, hand dyed by us in Northamptonshire
     
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