This new batch of Killen Sock, from summer 2023’s fleeces, is a repeat batch of my original all-natural sock yarn. You can read about the original version here and this lovely new revision here.
The Bluefaced Leicester comes from The Arr and Whitebog farms and the mohair is from South Africa.
Pattern suggestions:
Raddery Shawl – Emily K Williams, Flutterbyknits
Oregano Socks – Anushka, The Crimson Stitchery
Sisymbrium Sweater – Anushka, The Crimson Stitchery
With Love Socks – Mone Drager (Ravelry Link)
Wandelbos Socks – Mieka, Salt and Stone Knits (Ravelry Link)
Violet Cardigan – Jessica McDonald
Caledonian Pine Shawl – Solveigh Lass-Evans
Killen Sock is spun in Yorkshire with a high twist and is intended as a sock yarn but is also suited to shawls and light weight garments. The yarn has a lot of drape and holds lace well. It blooms, with a slight halo, on washing and blocking. For sock knitting I would recommend a tight gauge for increased strength. You can read more about the pair of socks I wore for 40 days, to test the yarn, in this blog post.
As well as testing the yarn myself a group of several lovely women who volunteered to review the yarn for me. Their findings are reported in Louise Scollay’s Wool Exploration format, which Louise has kindly given me permission to use. You can find a link to all the reviews here.
