John Arbon's Exmoor Sock yarn enhances the durable character and bounce of the fibre from our local Exmoor Blueface sheep – a cross breed of the Exmoor Horn (full bodied and hard-wearing) and the Bluefaced Leicester (renowned for its softness and lustre). The added naturally dark browny-black Devon Zwartbles giving extra bounce and a subtle fleck of colour, plus Falklands Corriedale to enhance softness and stitch definition and a hint of Nylon for durability.
The new Exmoor Sock yarn not only celebrates Exmoor, but is designed to be perfect for socks, whilst still having the versatility to suit garments and accessories that relish a hard wearing, machine washable yarn.
For pattern inspiration please check out our dedicated Pinterest page. Please remember these are just suggestions and always check gauge when using alternative yarns.
Meterage 200 meters per 50 grams (3/12nm)
Composition 60% Exmoor Blueface / 20% Corriedale / 10% Zwartbles / 10% Nylon
Gauge 36 sts x 44 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches
Needle 2.25mm
