Eden 8 ply Wool - Daisy

Composition: 100% Polwarth Wool Weight: 50gm Ball Needle Size:  4mm Tension: 22sts x 30rows per 10cm Length:  110m approximately  Wash ability: Gentle Hand Wash Polwarth fleece is characterised by its long staple length, softness and lustre, making the ideal knitting yarn and perfect for baby garments.  Our Polwarth fleece is grown in the South Island, scoured in Timaru and processed in Christchurch.

NZ bred Polwarth are very genetically similar to famous Merino, so we can call them cousins… but the Polwarth fibre excels with shine, staple length and clarity.

Simply put, the longer fibre reduces prickle, while the shine and clarity bring out the colours, creating a lustre in your knitting.
(Shorter fibres tickle and irritate skin, and are prone to shedding and pilling