Biches & Bûches is a soft, pure lambswool yarn which comes from a family-owned fiber mill in Scotland. It is both rustic and soft, thin and sturdy. Ball bands are a handwritten design by Caroline of Biches & Bûches which gives each skein a personal touch.
What is lambswool? It's the first shearing of a sheep, considered to be a high-grade of wool. It is considered the softest wool that will ever come off the sheep and is less likely to cause skin irritation.
needle size 3mm / US2.5 - 3.5mm / US4
Knit alone for a soft but still rustic woolly item or knit one strand of Le Petit Lambswool 4-ply with a strand of Le Petit Silk & Mohair for an even softer item with a lovely halo.
Biches & Buches Le Petit Silk & Mohair is spun in Italy and delicious in color, sheen, and touch. Made from a 30% silk and 70% mohair blend, this yarn is perfect for creating the fabric you want because you can use it alone or hold it double with a yarn of your choice. Please keep in mind that because of this yarn's versatility, gauge, needle, and hook size will all be project dependent. The sophisticated color palette comprises 15 shades that pair perfectly with Le Petit Lambswool. Le Petit Silk & Mohair is made from mohair sourced from South Africa from suppliers that respect international agreements on the well-treatment of the goats.
| Fiber Content: | 70% kid mohair, 30% silk |
| Fiber Care: | hand wash, dry flat |
| Grams: | 25 grams |
| Yardage: | 232 yards |