We’re delighted to announce that we now carry Gradient BFL from Cutthroat Yarn!
Gradient BFL is a 100% superwash bluefaced leicester wool in a fingering weight, and it’s hand-dyed by Cutthroat Yarn founder Jeanette Ward in Leesburg, Virginia. We’re always on the lookout for locally-sourced yarns, and plied self-stiping yarns, too; Gradient BFL fills both of these needs nicely.
Each 100 gram skein has 443 yards, enough for a shawlette, hat, cowl, pair of mitts or socks. Use Gradient BFL anywhere self-striping yarn is called for, like Stephen West’s “Spectra” or “Daybreak,” Melinda VerMeer’s “Nymphalidea,” or Melissa La Barre’s “September Circle.” Some patterns that don’t call for self-striping yarn look equally lovely in gradient yarns like these; consider Hilary Smith Callis’s “Starshower,” Martina Behm’s “Hitchhiker,” or Kelly McClure’s “Sockhead Slouch Hat.”
Instead of choosing from a set selection of colorways, we asked that Jeanette dye a few of her favorites for us, and we love what she came up with. The colors have no names or numbers, and may never be duplicated, so be sure you get enough for your project! Look for Cutthroat Yarn Gradient BFL in the fingering weight section here at the shop.
Rebecca on said:
Oooh, these would look nice in Ambah OBrien’s newly released Celadon Shawl. And they’ve caught my eye for a pattern I already own called Everyday Shawl by Jenny F. Hopefully I can stop by soon to check these out in person!
Julia on said:
Great pattern ideas, Rebecca! They both look like a good fit for Cutthroat Yarn Gradient.
JudieBee on said:
Ok – you guys are killing me…how about the purple gradients for the Antarktis shawl? Wow.
Julia on said:
That would look great, Judie–good idea!