Handspun Worsted/Aran yarn, Wool and Bamboo, micro skeins

Micro skeins of worsted/light aran weight handspun yarn, 90% wool & 10% bamboo fibre

Handspun from rolags/punis using my vintage Ashford wheel and chain plied to give a light airy yarn with pops of colour and texture. All these yarns have a soft handle but they do vary in texture according to the sheep breeds used. 

These are all aran or worsted weight yarns (9-12 wraps per inch) with a suggested tension/gauge of approximately 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm/4" on 4.5mm needles. Combine them with each other, other colours of my handspun aran or other yarns of similar weight.

If you'd prefer to spin your own yarn then you might like a look at my current selection of rolags and combed top

This yarn is supplied in a skein (hank) with contrasting yarn ties. I wind a skein for each bobbin of yarn I spin and then weigh it. This means you might see some odd weights but you won't find any joins in your yarn. The length (yardage) of each skein is calculated (from skein length and number of turns) individually to give you the most accurate figure. I suggest you wind the yarn into a ball before starting your project, if you'd like me to do that for you just leave me a note at check out.

Cool handwash only. This yarn may felt.
All my handspun yarn is washed after spinning, this sets the twist and helps eliminate any loose dye. However, it's always a good idea to wash dark colours separately, just in case!

Colours

Portsdown, Limited edition, 10g, 18m (20 yds), 10 wpi

Named for the chalk grassland found on Portsdown Hill this is soft olive green with 'flowers' of coral and pink with some teal to represent the view out over Portsmouth Harbour from 'The Hill' (that's what we call it as I live at the base of it!) 60% Merino, 30% Jacob and 10% Bamboo

Netley, Limited Edition, 11g  21m (23 yds), 10 wpi

Rich reds to reflect the rich history of Netley - from a 13th century abbey to a military hospital with a victorian village and castle thrown in fro good measure. Velvety reds with a touch of royal blue and purple. 45% Merino, 15% Exmoor, Blueface, 15% Zwartbles, 9% Bluefaced Leicester, 6% Lustre breeds with 10% Bamboo

Salterns Lake, 11g, 26m (28 yds), 10wpi

Areas within Portsmouth harbour are termed 'lakes', Salterns Lake is at the North West of the harbour as it becomes Fareham Creek, If you've seen Fareham Creek at low tide you'll know this green (and possibly be able to smell it too!) Its a strong green base with lots of depth and texture, 90% Corriedale, 10% Bamboo

Cadnam, Limited Edition,13g, 29m (32 yds), 10 wpi 

Cadnam is where the M27 ends and you feel you've arrived in the New Forest. If the season is right you'll see the soft pinky purples of this yarn as the heather blooms 60% Merino, 30% Jacob and 10% Bamboo

Wallington, Limited Edition, 11g, 26m (28 yds), 10 wpi 

This yarn reminds me of the bright turquoise and orange flash of a kingfisher as it dives. If you're lucky you can witness it for yourself on the river Wallington as it passes through the village of the same name 60% Merino, 30% Jacob and 10% Bamboo

Horsea, 12g, 28m (31 yds), 10 wpi 

Horsea Island in Portsmouth harbour was home to the Naval firefighting school and the dark colour of this yarn reflects the burnt structures used for practice. There are some touches of teal and orange too, the relatively undisturbed area was also a haven for wildlife 90% Corriedale, 10% Bamboo

Bursledon, Limited edition, 12g, 22m (24 yds), 10 wpi 

Home to the last Victorian steam driven brickworks in the country, Bursledon inspired the brick reds, chocolate and burnt oranges of this yarn 30% Merino, 30% Bluefaced Leicester, 30% Jacob and 10% Bamboo

Beaulieu, 12g, 21m (23 yds), 10 wpi 

From the French 'beau lieu' meaning 'beautiful place' the village of Beaulieu was perfect for this multi coloured yarn. Pink, green, blue and yellow all alongside one another for a pretty yarn. This yarn is 36% Devon Closewool, 36% Romney and 18% Exmoor Blueface (all raised in Devon) blended with 10% bamboo fibre  - it has a slightly more robust handle than the other yarns

These yarns are spun from a variety of wool breeds as I've noted in the colour descriptions. Dyed and processed in the UK before being blended with the bamboo fibre, by me, in Hampshire. All merino is sourced from non-mulesed flocks and fibres are dyed to Okeo-Tex 100 standards