We are reformulating our Harvest Hues to be 33% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Merino and 33% Zwartbles. This new reformulated version will launch in October with a fab new palette of 22 shades! For this reason, we have now reduced the remaining stock of 65% Merino / 35% Zwartbles to £5.00 whilst supplies last.
Harvest Hues Tops are a blend of local Devon farmed Zwartbles with organically farmed Falklands Merino. The Zwartbles sheep is naturally dark brown and when blended with our pre-dyed Merino colours transforms into deep, mottled shades reminiscent of Exmoor where we live. When preparing these tops we comb the fibres in one direction, accentuating a blend’s softness, shine and strength. The elegant Merino and bouncy Zwartbles complement each other perfectly, giving the tops and yarn a delicate woolly halo and full-bodied texture.
| Microns | 24 Micron |
|---|---|
| Composition | 65% Merino / 35% Zwartbles |
| Handle | Soft Handle |
| Lustre | Low-Medium Lustre |
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Our Mill is situated just outside Exmoor, in the heart of Devon. Autumn here is awash with gently fading splendour: all the punchy, bright shades of summer soften and become more muted. This changing of the seasons is the inspiration for our Harvest Hues yarn range. Inspired by these subtle tones in our surrounding landscape, we set out to achieve a similar effect by blending the super saturated tones of our dyed organically farmed Merino with the naturally dark fibre of the Devon Zwartbles. When blended together, the two breeds create a sublime depth of colour; transforming the resulting yarn and tops into complex, mottled shades reminiscent of our local Autumnal landscape.
Whether you’re after the tops or yarn, our Harvest Hues is a delightful blend with an unpretentious air. It’s the ideal blend to wear when rambling about the countryside on a crisp autumnal day. With thirteen sumptuous shades inspired by Autumn’s striking palette, you’re sure to find a combination which makes your heart glad.
