The lustrous fiber of Scotch Mule is the shining star in this trio of lightly textured 4ply yarns. Spun on its own in Geal, or with just a hint of complimentary fiber in Glas and Corca, their lightness of tone makes them perfect for emphasizing textured stitches. Or use them together for the softest colorwork.
Scotch Mule is a first-generation cross from a Blue Faced Leicester ram and a Scottish Blackface ewe; producing a large and hardy sheep with surprisingly soft and lustrous wool. Carded and spun on Uist Wool's heritage machinery, it turns into a lofty and textured yarn with a lovely sheen.
GEAL white
a delightful creamy white spun from pure, unadulterated Scotch Mule
approx 180y per 50g
CORCA oat
Scotch Mule lightly tinted with Castlemilk Moorit for a lovely oatmeal tone
approx 175y per 50g
GLAS grey
inlays of Black Wensleydale to a Scotch Mule base creates a pale but very lively grey
approx 175y per 50g
All of the Scotch Mule used to produce this yarn was sourced from Uist. The Castlemilk Moorit was supplied by Dumfries House, and the Black Wensleydale comes from a flock in Aberdeen-shire.
