Knitting now

I have just finished knitting MrFF a new outdoor/walking jumper.  I first made him one of these maybe 40 years ago with Herdwick Wool I bought on the cone in The Lake District.  The original Sheepy as they have all been called, this is the third, lasted at least 25 years, was worn to destruction and became legendary amongst the long distance walking fraternity.  The yarn from sheep native to the Cumbria fells is hardwearing with great thermal and weather resistant properties, while perhaps being a little harsh and rustic with some brittle guard hairs, it’s definitely not for wearing direct to the skin.

The yarn knitted up quickly, I used 800 g of Aran weight from World of Wool who had it on offer in February, it cost me less than £50.  I showed MrFF this, we are both happy especially me as I am now back to knitting socks and loving the soft silky Yorkshire yarn