Woodnote DK in Willow (BRE003) combines a beautifully understated woodland color with a breed-specific blend designed to preserve the character of British wool.
Woodnote is made from 34% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Masham, and 33% Merino, bringing together three distinctive wools to create a DK yarn with softness, strength, lustre, and resilience. Each breed contributes something different to the finished yarn, making Woodnote particularly appealing to knitters who pay attention to fiber as closely as they do color.
Bluefaced Leicester contributes its fine, long-staple fiber, softness, and natural lustre, along with strength for garments intended to last. Masham brings the character of its Northern English heritage and a soft, demi-lustre fleece. Merino adds fine fibers, additional softness, and resilience.
All of the wool used in Woodnote comes from non-mulesed sheep.
About the Willow Colorway
Willow is a muted, pale mint green with earthy brown striations running through the yarn. The green is deliberately subdued rather than fresh or bright, giving the color the softened appearance of pale leaves and weathered woodland growth.
The brown running through Willow is an important part of the color. It breaks up the green and adds an organic, layered quality that makes the yarn considerably more complex than a conventional mint or sage solid.
Depending on the surrounding colors, Willow can lean more distinctly green or reveal more of its earthy undertones. That makes it an appealing choice for woodland palettes, nature-inspired colorwork, textured sweaters, cardigans, hats, and accessories.
It would also pair beautifully with Woodnote's more neutral and earthy shades. Alongside Hare, for example, Willow's brown striations should help connect the pale green to Hare's warmer natural-looking tones.
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 where the characteristics of the individual fibers remain an intentional part of the yarn.
Product Details
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Brand/Distributor: Fairmount Fibers
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Yarn Line: Woodnote DK
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Colorway: Willow
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Color Code: BRE003
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Color: Muted pale mint green with brown striations
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Secondary Color Description: Muted green / soft sage-mint / earthy green
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Color Character: Tonal and striated with visible brown variation
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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, textured knitting, cables, 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 tonal and striated appearance of Willow is part of the character of this colorway.
For larger projects, we recommend purchasing enough yarn for the complete project at one time.
