Bluefaced Leicester - Knitter's Review

Erika Knight British Blue Wool

Erika Knight is the consummate knitwear designer. Teacher, lecturer, and author of countless books, she's been a fixture in the much-vaunted Rowan designer line-up for years. Not only does she know her technique, but she knows her yarn too. After years of paying her dues,

August 28, 2014

Clara Parkes

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The Knitting Boutique: Boutique Yarn Overview

With online shopping more prevalent than ever, yarn stores are in a bit of a pickle. They need inventory that covers all the bases—yarns for sweaters, baby garb, socks, lace, etc. But they also need to be able to offer something totally unique, something a

January 2, 2014

Clara Parkes

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Blacker Yarns Pure Bluefaced Leicester Lace

What is the best yarn for lace? And what is lace, anyway? Your basic knitted fabric—stockinette, garter, ribbing, and the likes—is all about filling space with fiber and creating something cohesive. We knit those fabrics out of plump, well-rounded multiple-ply yarns, and we're happy with the

March 13, 2013

Clara Parkes

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Baa Ram Ewe Titus

The UK has a vibrant textiles history. Most argue that the fortunes of the British empire were, in fact, based on the wool trade. Somewhere along the line, between globalization and our quest for softness, this trade faltered. Today, Britain's wool manufacturing industry is hurting, as

October 4, 2012

Clara Parkes

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