{"product_id":"aran-bluefaced-leicester","title":"Aran - Bluefaced Leicester","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure Bluefaced Leicester Aran – Rare \u0026amp; Beautifully Soft - White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthically produced, this is a truly special yarn that can be \u003cb\u003esurprisingly hard to find in its pure form\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur exquisite \u003cb\u003e100% Bluefaced Leicester Aran\u003c\/b\u003e is spun to \u003cb\u003e3\/4.6 Nm (BS984 standard)\u003c\/b\u003e, offering a classic worsted (Aran) weight with exceptional quality and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 100g (3.53 oz) skein provides approximately \u003cb\u003e135m (150 yards)\u003c\/b\u003e of beautifully soft, lofty yarn.  Thanks to the natural bounce of pure Bluefaced Leicester, it has a slightly fuller, more generous feel than standard Aran - giving your finished pieces wonderful body and warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this yarn is so special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure Bluefaced Leicester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – increasingly rare to find unblended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally soft \u0026amp; silky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a natural lustre\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, airy structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with that signature BFL bounce\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful stitch definition \u0026amp; drape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - perfect for knitting or crochet projects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural colour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– its so good!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE\u003c\/strong\u003e skein winding service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully washed and traditionally spun in Yorkshire, this yarn reflects everything we love about British wool—quality, heritage, and authenticity.  The result is a smooth, lustrous fibre that feels as good as it looks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve been searching for \u003cb\u003egenuine, single-breed Bluefaced Leicester in Aran weight\u003c\/b\u003e, this is a rare opportunity to work with something truly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePure Bluefaced Leicester Aran HANDSPUN – Rare \u0026amp; Beautifully Soft - BLACK!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just yarn - it’s the result of hours of skilled, hands-on craftsmanship, from fleece to finished skein. Every stage of the journey matters, and you can feel it in every metre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting with our own premium Bluefaced Leicester combed top the fibre is carefully prepared to preserve its natural strength, sheen, and softness - no shortcuts, just thoughtful, small-batch artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach skein is then hand-spun by Corinne Milan, a designer with over 40 years of experience.  Her expertise shows in the balance, drape, and consistency of this Aran-weight yarn, created with genuine care and attention to every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a truly special yarn: soft yet durable, with the signature lustre Bluefaced Leicester is loved for.  Black Bluefaced Leicesters are extremely rare and this yarn is even rarer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100g (3.52 oz) skein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 160m (175 yards)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAran weight (worsted)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-spun from pure Wensleydale wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the prize winning Home Farm flock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌍\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003eWorldwide shipping available.  FREE \u003c\/b\u003eUK shipping on all orders over £50 and \u003cstrong\u003eFREE\u003c\/strong\u003e International shipping on all orders over £100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural (undyed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural (undyed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Heavy) Worsted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e135m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBall Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.53 ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"65\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure wool. Hand wash and dry flat, or wash on woollen setting at 30°C and 800 spin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"176\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure wool. 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