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Lustre Breeds

These sheep are known for their long lustrous and curly fibre, which lend a gorgeous drape and shine when used in a blend. Lustre Breeds include Bluefaced Leicester, Wensleydale, Romney and Masham. Ours are bred and farmed in Devon where we live.

Take a look at the video below to hear all about Lustre fibre and our favourite things to do with it! The Lustre Breeds section starts at 54:30 This video was published in March, 21:

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400m per 100g 90% Romney / 10% Silk

Moonlight Mile Yarn - Hand Dyed by Cat & Sparrow

Moonlight Mile Yarn - Hand Dyed by Cat & Sparrow

£22.00 per 100g skein

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275 metres per 50g 40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface

Appledore Lace

Appledore Lace

£11.00 per 50g skein

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250 metres per 100g 40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface 24 - 18 sts 3.75 - 5.5 mm

Appledore DK

Appledore DK

£19.00 per 100g skein

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62 metres per 25g 40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface 24 - 18 sts 3.75 - 5.5 mm

Appledore Minis DK

Appledore Minis DK

£6.25 per 25g mini skein or any 6 x minis for £34.50

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388 meters per 100 grams 50% Exmoor Blueface / 30% Westcountry Bluefaced Leicester / 20% Westcountry Lustre Breeds 22 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches 3.25 mm needle

Devonia 4ply

Devonia 4ply

£19.00 per 100g Skein

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233 metres per 100g 50% Exmoor Blueface / 30% West Country Bluefaced Leicester / 20% West Country Lustre Breeds 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches 4 mm needles

Devonia DK

Devonia DK

£19.00 per 100g Skein

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58 metres per 25g 50% Exmoor Blueface / 30% Westcountry Bluefaced Leicester / 20% Westcountry Lustre Breeds 24 - 18 sts 3.75 - 5.5 mm

Devonia Minis DK

Devonia Minis DK

£6.25 per 25g mini skein or any 6 x minis for £34.50

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97 metres per 25g 50% Exmoor Blueface / 30% Westcountry Bluefaced Leicester / 20% Westcountry Lustre Breeds 24 - 18 sts 3.75 - 5.5 mm

Devonia Minis 4ply

Devonia Minis 4ply

£6.25 per 25g mini skein or any 6 x minis for £34.50

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