Ore (Cloudy) Mendip DK - Hand-dyed British wool yarn
Ore (Cloudy) Mendip DK - Hand-dyed British wool yarn
Ore (Cloudy) Mendip DK - Hand-dyed British wool yarn

Ore (Cloudy) Mendip DK - Hand-dyed British wool yarn

Ore (Cloudy)

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Mendip DK is a bouncy, airy lambswool yarn spun in the UK, sourced from a single flock of Shetland-cross sheep that graze atop the Mendip Hills in Somerset, South-West England. The wool is taken from the lambs' first shearing, meaning it's a lovely soft fibre for a relatively rustic yarn. 

This springy, woollen-spun British wool yarn is hand-dyed in semi-solid colours from my studio in Wiltshire. 

Ore is a soft, cool brick red, inspired by the iron ore that gives the soil in some parts of the South-West its distinctive colour. 

100% British wool from a mixed-breed flock (primarily Shetland-crosses)

120 metres / 131 yards per 50g skein

3.25–4 mm needles

My Mendip yarn is hand-dyed on two woollen-spun lambswool bases – Sunny and Cloudy – to make co-ordinated colour pairs. The two Sheep colourways are the undyed wool.

Sunny is spun from naturally white wool that yields bright, clean colours. Cloudy is a coloured base from blending some dark-coloured wool with white, and has more rustic, moody character. Both bases have a matte finish and pleasant toothiness that is perfect for colour work.

The repeatable colour palette is inspired by the flora, fauna and changeable weather of the Mendip Hills, and is carefully considered to give a spectrum of shades that combine harmoniously.

Hand-wash only, and lay finished items flat to dry.

If you'd like me to write a message in the card, include this in the 'special instructions' on check-out. If no message is provided, the card will be left blank for you to write your own message.

TRACEABLE

My Mendip yarn is made from British wool locally sourced from a single flock at Fernhill Farm in the South-West of England, less than 20 miles from my home.

The wool is carefully scoured, then spun at a small mill in Wales. From there, it arrives at my studio in Wiltshire to be dyed.

HAND DYED

I dye all my yarn colours by hand in small batches of up to 10 skeins, in semi-solid and variegated colour ways.

I use synthetic, non-toxic dyes, ensuring excellent colour-fastness so your project will last for years.

SUSTAINABLE

This yarn is 100% natural fibres, with no plastic or superwash process involved, so it will biodegrade naturally over time, along with anything you create from it.

The sheep that provide the wool for this yarn play an important role in a holistic land management system designed to regenerate the soil where they graze.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Mystery Box (yarn edition)?

This is a yarn-only box, so your mystery box will contain four 50g skeins of Marina Skua hand-dyed Mendip yarn in surprise limited edition colourways.

Can I choose which weight of hand-dyed yarn I receive?

Of course. The yarn edition of the Mystery Box is available in 2 yarn weights, so you have the option to select either 4-Ply or DK skeins when you purchase the box – whichever works best for your future knitting plans.

Can I see the colourways included in the Mystery Box before purchasing?

Nope, the fun is in the surprise! If you'd like a hint on the palette, the mood board is linked in the description above.

Is there enough yarn for a full craft project?

Yes! This is something I wanted to do differently from a lot of advents, as I often find mini skeins really tricky to use in a nice project. It’s also why the box contains four 50g skeins (200g total – 720 metres for Mendip 4-Ply, 480 metres for Mendip DK), providing plenty for a complete project. It's the ideal amount of yarn for a shawl – maybe try my Leoma triangular shawl, changing up the colours of the stripes! Or you could go for Andrea Mowry's classic The Shift cowl and include the extra colour. For some stranded colourwork you could make a couple of versions of Jacki Badger's I Smell Snow hat, switching around the colours for each one. 

Are the skeins colour co-ordinated?

The colourways are designed to complement one another in a harmonious colour palette, so they will work beautifully together if you want to use them in a larger project.

Can I purchase more than one box?

Yes, you’re welcome to purchase more than one box should you like more yarn, or some fibre as well, however, each will have the same colourways, so they won’t differ between boxes.

Will these hand-dyed colourways be available again in the future?

No, these colourways are a limited edition run, exclusive to the Mystery Boxes.

Can I return or exchange my Mystery Box?

Due to the surprise nature of the mystery box, returns or exchanges are not accepted unless an item is defective.

When will the boxes ship out?

These are ready to ship, so will be despatched within three working days of you placing your order.

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