Blue Faced Leicester

New to Castle Stores this week is double knitting wool from the Blue Faced Leicester Sheep.

It is a British wool that is spun by West Yorkshire Spinners.  The Blue Faced Leicester breed evolved back in the 18th century in the Tyne and Wear, and East Cumbria areas.

The wool is very soft and it is considered to be one of the finest in Britain

The natural colours (see image) are in 100gm hanks and the pastel colours are in 50gm balls.

Knitting Bags

When you are working on a knitting or crocheting project you can find that it takes you more than one evening; so something to keep your work in is very useful.  These knitting bags are just the ticket, and they make ideal Christmas presents.