Ériu (Ireland), Elements DK US 4-6/F-G (3.5-4.0 mm) 5-5.5 stitches/inch 255 yards DK 75 percent BFL, 25 percent Romney Ériu is appropriately named after Ireland’s patron goddess, the goddess of fertility, sovereignty, and abundance of the land. It offers not only a plush and lively hand that belies its sturdy core but also an important step toward the revival of the Irish wool industry, which was decimated after the 1960s and historically suppressed during British colonization. Every fleece that goes into these gorgeous skeins is hand-sourced from the owners' farm in the Wicklow Mountains and from a nationwide farm-to-yarn network. The farmers themselves are paid over ten times the industry rate, and the farms are small and family-run, focusing on regenerative farming and never using mulesing. Make something special that you'll want to wear (or be worn) a lot! Enjoy! Hand wash, and lay flat to dry. We will be sure to check dyelots while filling your order and will contact you if there are any issues. We apologize for any inconvenience. Spun pattern suggestions for Eriu Elements DK: Summa Stripes Shawl
