Spinel from The Yarn Yard

Spinel

from The Yarn Yard
Lace ?
875 yards
(800 meters)
100 grams
(3.53 ounces)
80% Wool - Bluefaced Leicester (BFL)
20% Silk
plied
yes
Care: Superwash
Color: Self-striping, Tonal, Variegated
Dye: Hand dyed
Put up: Winding required

80% superwash BFL, 20% silk, 800m, 100g, named Spinel after the semi-precious stone found on the Isle of Rum, which has a lustrous appearance, just as the BFL does.

Yes, I know you aren’t likely to chuck your hand-knitted lace shawl into the washing machine. The BFL is less likely to felt than a non superwash yarn, so this means this lace-weight is a little more robust for everyday use.