Pure Scottish Wool - 4 Ply Yarn (Speckled Hen) Marl | Outer Hebrides

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£14.95

PURE WOOL

SUSTAINABLE

ETHICAL

TRACEABLE

Our Speckled Hen 'Cearc Bhreac' 4 Ply Marl yarn blends the natural beauty of the islands into a classic, textured twist. Combining crisp Cheviot and dark brown Hebridean sheep wool, this multi-tonal yarn evokes the comforting nostalgia of traditional fisherman sweaters, hardwearing hiking socks, and the familiar sight of Grannie's clucky speckled hens. The contrast of light and dark fibres creates a beautiful, rustic marled effect that adds rich visual texture to simple stockinette, everyday garter stitch, and timeless cable projects.


100% Traceable Croft-to-Needle Scottish Yarn

The real magic of this natural grey marl wool yarn lies in its authentic island heritage. Every single fleece is grown on traditional, independent crofts across the Outer Hebrides. Proudly certified by British Wool as ethical, responsible, and 100% traceable, this yarn connects your craft directly to the landscapes of the Outer Hebrides. When you cast on with this premium fleece, you are supporting historical island crofting communities and investing in sustainable, slow textiles.


Crafted for Sustainability and Longevity

This pure Hebridean and Cheviot wool yarn is gently processed to preserve the natural warmth, elasticity, and resilient character of traditional British wool. It handles with a rustic yet supple feel that softens and blooms beautifully with blocking, resulting in heirloom pieces built to endure for decades. Whether you are knitting a cozy heritage sweater or crafting eye-catching winter accessories, you are working with an authentic piece of Scottish history.

COMPOSITION / BLEND

Hebridean & Cheviot wool blend ~ sourced exclusively in the Outer Hebrides.

100% Wool

4 Ply / Fingering weight

Semi-worsted spun

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SpeckledHen2024

YARN WEIGHT & LENGTH

150 m / 164 yds per 50 g

GAUGE

22 sts x 33 rows = 10 cm / 4 "

SUGGESTED NEEDLE OR HOOK SIZE

3.25 mm / US 3

CARE

Hand wash with care

DELIVERY

Royal Mail 1st Class
Dispatched Tuesday and Friday
EU / USA Delivery and Customs

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Knitting Patterns

Our range of knitting patterns are designed both in-house by Meg and in collaboration with leading international knitwear designers. They are unique to Birlinn Yarn and draw their creative inspiration from the culture, ecology and heritage of the Outer Hebrides.

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