Bring a piece of the windy wilds of Orkney to your needles. This exquisite, undyed 4ply yarn is a true labor of love—created using 100% Orkney wool. 100grams / 285metres / 312yards Weight: 4 ply / Fingering Content: ~90% Shetland x Cheviot / 10% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) Texture: Worsted Spun, Non-Superwash Suggested Needle Size: 2.5 mm Care Instructions: Hand wash only in cool water with a gentle wool wash. Lay flat to dry. Spun from hand-picked fleeces sourced either from the maker's own flock and collected from neighboring Orkney farms, this yarn captures the rugged, beautiful essence of the islands. This unique blend features a mix of Shetland x Cheviot and Pure Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) wool. To achieve its mesmerizing, shimmery silver-grey hue, a selection of naturally black fleeces from both breeds was blended in.