Woodnote DK in Puddle (BRE002) pairs a soft, natural-looking blue with a breed-specific wool blend chosen for softness, strength, lustre, and character.
Woodnote is made from 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, and 33% Merino, bringing together three distinctive wools in a DK yarn that feels comfortable next to the skin while retaining the qualities that make breed-specific wool so satisfying to work with.
Bluefaced Leicester contributes its fine, long-staple fiber, softness, and natural lustre, along with strength for garments intended to last. Masham adds the character of its Northern English heritage and a soft, demi-lustre fleece. Merino rounds out the blend with fine fibers, additional softness, and resilience.
All of the wool used in Woodnote comes from non-mulesed sheep.
About the Puddle Colorway
Puddle is a soft, medium-light blue with subtle tonal striations running through the yarn. Here in North Carolina, we'd be tempted to call it Carolina blue, although the shade has more natural depth than a flat collegiate blue.
It isn't a pastel or baby blue. Instead, Puddle has a slightly softened, organic quality, with quiet shifts in tone that become more apparent when you look closely at the strands. Those variations give the color dimension while allowing it to read as a cohesive blue from a distance.
Puddle should be especially attractive in sweaters, cardigans, cables, textured stitches, hats, and scarves, where the slight color variation can work alongside the natural lustre of the wool. It's also a versatile choice for colorwork, providing a lighter blue without becoming overly sweet or juvenile.
Three Breeds, Three Contributions
Bluefaced Leicester originated in Northern England and is prized for its fine, long-staple fleece. It contributes softness and lustre while providing strength and durability.
Masham comes from crossing Teeswater or Wensleydale rams with Northern hill breeds such as Swaledale or Dalesbred. Its fleece contributes softness, character, and a gentle demi-lustre.
Merino, originally developed in Spain, is renowned for its fine fibers. It adds softness and resilience, helping make Woodnote comfortable for garments worn next to the skin.
Together, the three create a breed-specific wool blend in which the characteristics of the individual fibers are an intentional part of the finished yarn.
Product Details
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Brand/Distributor: Fairmount Fibers
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Yarn Line: Woodnote DK
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Colorway: Puddle
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Color Code: BRE002
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Color: Soft medium-light blue
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Secondary Color Description: Carolina blue / soft blue
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Color Character: Subtly tonal with light striation
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Weight: DK
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Fiber Content: 34% Bluefaced Leicester / 33% Masham / 33% Merino
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Skein Weight: 100g
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Yardage: Approximately 223 yards / 204 meters
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Gauge: 24 stitches = 4" / 10cm
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Animal Welfare: 100% of the wool comes from non-mulesed sheep
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Care: Hand wash in cool water; dry flat
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Ideal For: Sweaters, cardigans, scarves, cowls, hats, cables, textured knitting, and colorwork
A Note About Natural Wool
Woodnote is made entirely from wool, with each breed selected for the particular characteristics its fleece brings to the blend. The subtle tonal variation in Puddle adds depth without turning it into a strongly variegated yarn.
For larger projects, we recommend purchasing enough yarn for the complete project at one time.
