Blacker Yarns beautiful semi-worsted lustre yarn is spun from the fleeces of fine British rare breeds, including Teeswater, Wensleydale and Leicester Longwool.  The natural grey of the Leicester Longwool makes a subtle base shade in silvery mid grey.  To give some body and bulk, they base the lustre fibres on a grounding of 30% Cornish Mule, which also has lustre as well as additional softness.
Tamar has the sheen, shimmer and drape which links it to its namesake river.  Blacker Yarns have then chosen a series of subtle complementary colours to dye over the base – to create a wonderful shade palette, named for other Cornish rivers.
 
Weight  100g
Ball/Skein Length  c 220m (238 yds)
Needle  UK 8 / US 6
Hook  4mm
Tension  20 sts / 28 rows