Wool Local Mittens Kit (Erika Knight)

£19.95

Create these simple but classic open mittens using fine 4ply, this is a truly local wool, with its roots in the heartland of British textile manufacturing.

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Description

Each kit contains:

1 x set of 2.75mm double pointed needles

1 x pattern sleeve

1 x 100g ‘Wool Local’

From fleece to finished yarn in less than 50 miles, Wool Local is both authentically British and environmentally sustainable. Starting at the British wool auction in Bradford, the wool is scoured, combed, spun, dyed, steamed and hanked in the county of Yorkshire. An intimate blend (50%/50%) of luxurious Bluefaced Leicester and hardwearing Masham, in a fine 4ply weight, this is a truly local wool, with its roots in the heartland of British textile manufacturing.

Additional information

Weight 0.150 kg
Brand

Erika Knight is a highly respected British knit and crochet designer, as well as the creator of the Erika Knight yarn collection. Originally from a Fine Art background, with a successful career in the fashion industry, her trend forecasting work reignited her passion for the handmade. With her ‘simple’ ethos, Erika has a unique interpretation of craft: her mission is to simplify and communicate her insight and passion for handknitting with accessible yet enticing projects in order to inspire everyone to experiment and about all enjoy creating. The author of numerous highly acclaimed books on knit, crochet and craft, Erika has lectured at the V&A Museum in London, as well as leading art institutions and universities.
Erika continues to design, write and innovate, working alongside her daughter Arabella from their seaside studio on the South Coast of England where together they act as consultants across the craft industry.
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