Erika Knight British Blue Wool Fingering: Bluefaced Leicester sheep, 100g

What is Erika Knight British Blue Wool Fingering?

British Blue Wool Fingering is a 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool in Fingering weight, one of the finer yarn weights, designed to be knitted with 2.5 to 3 mm needles. Each 50 g skein contains approximately 200 m, a practical meterage for detailed projects and lightweight garments.

The fibre comes from Bluefaced Leicester sheep reared in Great Britain, while the range and its colour palette are designed by the British designer who gives the brand its name. If you would like to see the rest of the range, you can find it in the British designer's collection.

Why is the fibre in this skein so highly valued?

Bluefaced Leicester wool is considered one of Britain’s most luxurious fibres. It is very soft, has a long staple and a subtle lustre, and takes dye exceptionally well, producing vibrant colours. Because the fibres are long, it pills very little with wear and garments stand up well over time.

In practice, this results in fabric with well-defined stitches, good drape and a very pleasant feel when worn. This Bluefaced Leicester wool in Fingering weight is a pleasure to knit with: stitch patterns show clearly, whether you are working lace or textured designs.

What projects is British Blue Wool Fingering suitable for?

This wool really shines in fine knitting projects where drape and stitch definition matter. Its low pilling (it hardly forms bobbles) makes it a practical choice for garments that are worn often, while the 200 m per skein gives you plenty of scope for shawls and highly detailed pieces.

• ▷ Shawls and lace: the fibre defines openwork beautifully and its lustre enhances the pattern.
• ▷ Colourwork: the shades remain vibrant and each stitch stands out clearly.
• ▷ Lightweight knitted garments, such as jumpers and light cardigans, with good drape.
• ▷ Fine accessories: hats, cowls and fingerless mitts with a clean finish.

If you are looking for other options for finer needles, you can compare it with the rest of the fine weight yarns in the catalogue.

How should a garment knitted with this wool be washed?

Garments knitted with this wool should be hand washed in water at a maximum of 30 °C with a mild wool wash. It is not a superwash wool (treated so that it can be machine washed), so it is best to avoid both the washing machine and tumble dryer. Afterwards, dry it flat on a towel so that it retains its shape.

Hand washing in this way helps the fibre retain its softness and lustre for a long time. Avoid rubbing or wringing the garment: simply press it gently to remove the water.

Why buy this wool from Garmon Yarns?

At Garmon Yarns you will find it with all its technical information verified with the manufacturer: composition, meterage, needles, tension and care instructions. On the product page itself, you will find a yarn calculator that tells you how many skeins you need according to the project, size and technique, so you can buy just the right amount.

If you have any questions about the colours or your pattern, email or call us and we will help you choose. You can also collect your order by appointment from our premises in Alcalá de Henares.

Technical specifications for Erika Knight British Blue Wool Fingering