British Breeds Yarns (formerly Creskeld)
Specialist and rare breed Aran and 4 ply (fingering) weight wool is manufactured entirely in Yorkshire worsted spun from British wools. Many different sheep breeds have evolved in Britain during hundreds of years, each breed providing wool fleeces with different colours and characteristics from the wiry wool of the Herdwick through to the soft 'Cashmere' feel of a Bluefaced Leicester wool in greys, browns, cream, oatmeal and black/brown shades. These wools when spun into yarn provide a superb pallete for the craft knitter to work from.
Wool being a premier natural fibre is also resilient, hard wearing, warm in winter and cool in summer. Wool can absorb 18.25% of its dry weight in moisture therefore it is not clammy to the skin like synthetic fibres and will absorb moisture to avoid feeling wet to the touch in light showers.

Rare breed yarns are subject to varying availability and may not be available until the next shearing.

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CA15Manx Loghtan Aran

A rare breed from the Isle of Man produces this beautiful brown yarn.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£4-56 (£5-35 including VAT) 100g ball
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CA12Jacob Marl Aran

The cream and mid grey yarns are twisted to give this interesting marl effect.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£4-00 (£4-70 including VAT) 100g ball
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CA11Jacob Cream Aran

This cream wool is sorted from the piebald fleece of the Jacob sheep.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£4-00 (£4-70 including VAT) 100g ball
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CA10Jacob Black Aran

A black/brown yarn from the ancient Jacob breed.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£4-00 (£4-70 including VAT) 100g ball
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CA13Jacob Mid Grey Aran

A mix of all the colours of the fleece.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£4-00 (£4-70 including VAT) 100g ball
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CA18Swaledale Aran

Black fibres are found in this coarser cream yarn from the mountain sheep of the Lake District and Pennines.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£3-92 (£4-60 including VAT) 100g ball
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CA8Dark Herdwick Aran

Very durable coarse wool for outer wear and rug making.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£3-92 (£4-60 including VAT) 100g ball
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CA14Light Herdwick Aran

Very durable coarse wool selected from the lighter fleece.
18-19 stitches and 23-24 rows to 10cm (4") on 4.5mm needles (US7)
Approximately 130m (140yds) per 100g
£3-92 (£4-60 including VAT) 100g ball
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