Knit cosy garments and accessories with the Bluefaced Leicester yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners. Crafted from pure wool, this double knit yarn is often referred to as the British Merino because of its unparalleled softness and handle. A holder of the British Wool Marketing Board Platinum Award, this yarn knits on 5mm needles and has a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm.