Sheepsoft Aran takes the same Bluefaced Leicester and Masham blend as the rest of the Sheepsoft family and spins it heavier, for cables, textured knits and outerwear that needs to earn its keep. The Masham brings the strength that lets a cable hold its definition rather than flattening after a season, while the Bluefaced Leicester keeps the handle soft enough to wear against the neck. Spun, dyed and finished in Yorkshire, within fifty miles of the fleece.
Perfect for cabled jumpers, structured cardigans, hats and blankets. The Aran weight comes in four of the range's natural heathered shades - Airedale, Bishopdale, Dentdale and Eskdale - a tight run of undyed-looking neutrals from cream through soft grey-brown to deep chocolate. That restraint suits the weight: at this gauge, stitch pattern does the work and colour stays quiet behind it.
- Brand: Bramble & Fleece
- Yarn Weight: Aran
- Ball Weight: 100g hank
- Length: 175m (191yds)
- Recommended Needle Size: 5mm
- Blend: British Bluefaced Leicester / Masham
- Tension: 18 stitches × 24 rows = 10 × 10cm (5mm needles)
- Care: Hand wash and dry flat. Do not bleach or tumble dry. May be dry cleaned.
- Quantity Guide: In Bramble & Fleece's own patterns, an adult jumper takes 5-7 x 100g depending on style and size. Allow 2-3 x 100g for a hat and cowl set.
Why choose Sheepsoft Aran?
- The Masham content gives the structure that keeps cables crisp and stitch definition sharp.
- Soft enough at the Bluefaced Leicester end to wear comfortably next to the skin.
- Four natural heathered shades that let texture take the lead.
- Quick to knit at 18 stitches to 10cm, so a jumper comes together in weeks rather than months.
- Fleece to finished yarn in under fifty miles, all in Yorkshire.
- Fully traceable British wool with a low carbon footprint.