{"product_id":"exmoor-sock-4ply","title":"Exmoor Sock Yarn (4ply) by John Arbon Textiles","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"collection-hero__title\"\u003eExmoor Sock (4ply)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-hero__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WACViewPanel_ClipboardElement\" spellcheck=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eExmoor Sock not only celebrates Exmoor, but is designed to be perfect for socks, whilst still having the versatility to suit garments and accessories that relish a hard-wearing, machine-washable yarn. It’s durable and bouncy, with great stitch definition and holds up incredibly well. We offer our Exmoor Sock in 50g skeins so that 3 skeins will make you two pairs of socks in most sizes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__text\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSock\/4ply\/Fingering:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e200m per 50g \/218 yds per 50g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__text inline-richtext\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Exmoor Blueface SW \/ 20% Falklands Corriedale SW \/ 10% Zwartbles \/ 10% Nylon (SW = superwash)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden description-with-spacing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"visible-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WACViewPanel_ClipboardElement\" spellcheck=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eExmoor Sock is a trusty favourite around these parts, celebrating our Devon surroundings with local fibre in shades named in our traditional dialect of years gone by. It’s a workhorse yarn, hard wearing and perfect for creating your favourite, cosy socks, but it’s also dreamy in any 4ply project you can think of. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOur Exmoor Sock yarn enhances the durable character and bounce of the fibre from our local Exmoor Blueface sheep – a cross breed of the Exmoor Horn (full bodied and hard-wearing) and the Bluefaced Leicester (renowned for its softness and lustre).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWe’ve added Falklands Corriedale to enhance softness and stitch definition, naturally dark Zwartbles giving extra bounce and a subtle fleck of colour, and a touch of Nylon for added strength and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOur Exmoor Sock yarn not only celebrates Exmoor, but is designed to be perfect for socks, whilst still having the versatility to suit garments and accessories that relish a hard wearing, machine washable yarn. It is available in 50g skeins for added versatility in small projects – making it easier to mix and match colours for stripes and contrast details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e60% Exmoor Blueface SW \/ 20% Falklands Corriedale SW \/ 10% Zwartbles \/ 10% Nylon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SW = superwash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary__title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title inline-richtext\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title inline-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4ply \/ Fingering: 200m per 50g | 218 yds per 50g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title inline-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60% Exmoor Blueface SW \/ 20% Falklands Corriedale SW \/ 10% Zwartbles \/ 10% Nylon (SW = superwash)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content rte\" id=\"ProductAccordion-collapsible_tab_dNxghB-template--25097103474722__main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis yarn is constructed using 3 singles twisted together\u003cbr\u003e3\/12 nm. Learn more about new metric (nm) on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jarbon.com\/pages\/faq\" title=\"https:\/\/www.jarbon.com\/pages\/faq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGauge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe do not give a recommended needle\/hook size for our yarns, as everyone’s gauge is subtly different. It is possible to achieve quite a wide range of gauges with this yarn. A tighter gauge (more sts per cm\/inch) will create a denser fabric and a looser gauge (fewer sts) will create a drapier fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you are substituting yarn for a pattern, we recommend comparing the meterage. If your yarn is within 25 metres of the given yarn per 100g then you should be able to happily get the correct gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour Blending \u0026amp; Dyeing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204449540 BCX4\"\u003eFor Exmoor Sock, we start by blending the fibres into their undyed shades, Mizzle and Drizzle. We then spin them up and send them on to our dye house where they get overdyed in the final colours. By dyeing on a grey base, the colours get a lot of depth and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204449540 BCX4\"\u003eretain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204449540 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea bit of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW204449540 BCX4\"\u003eheathering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204449540 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the undyed shades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorsted Spun:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAll our yarns are worsted spun. This means the fibres are parallel to each other, giving them greater drape, strength and softness than a woollen spun equivalent would.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW107770740 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW107770740 BCX4\"\u003eSuperwash:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW107770740 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SpellingErrorHighlight SCXW107770740 BCX4\"\u003eExmoor Sock is the only one of our yarns that contains superwash fibres. The Exmoor Blueface and Falklands Corriedale in Exmoor Sock are both superwash treated with the Hercosett method. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title inline-richtext\"\u003eFibre Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExmoor Blueface\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is our most local sheep and can be seen dotted across the Moorland where we live. A crossbreed of the Exmoor Horn (our local hill sheep) and the distinguished Bluefaced Leicester (the softest British sheep breed), the Exmoor Blueface sheep produces a beautifully soft and springy fibre which is excellent in just about any blend. Micron: 31; Average Staple Length: 9cm\/3.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalklands Corriedale\u003c\/strong\u003e: This fibre has a good long staple length, is smooth with a hint of lustre and oodles of bounce. The breed is derived from a cross of the Merino sheep and Lincoln Longwool. Micron: 29; Average Staple Length: 12.5cm\/5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZwartbles\u003c\/strong\u003e: The breed originates from Friesland in The Netherlands, but is now widely farmed across Exmoor. They are a naturally dark brown sheep with distinctive white accents on their face, legs and tails. The fibre is voluminous and incredibly bouncy, when added to a blend it creates a wonderful depth of tone. Micron: 35; Average Staple Length:9cm\/3.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNylon\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a type of synthetic fiber known for its strength, elasticity, and resistance to wear and tear. This durability makes nylon the ideal fibre to combine with wool in sock yarn, greatly extending the life of your hand made sock. 3 Denier; Average Staple Length: 9cm\/3.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title inline-richtext\"\u003eWool Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis base is a Traceable Wool Blend with either alpaca, nylon or silk added. The UK portion of this fibre purchased from the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) uses their new traceability scheme meaning that all the wool is fully traceable back to the exact farm it came from. We know which farmer, in which area, contributed to every bale of wool we process, including how many sheep produced their share.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, our climate here in the UK is not suited to Merino and Corriedale sheep. We make sure to source ours from the Falklands in order to ensure that the animals have been treated with the utmost care and are free from harmful mulesing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4 accordion__title inline-richtext\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prewash\"\u003eWe recommend that our yarns are gently washed before use as we don't do any washing or conditioning after the yarns are spun and skeined. You'll be amazed by how much the fibre blooms after a soak and it will certainly help you get a more accurate feel for gauge and character of the yarn over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prewash\"\u003eIf using hand dyed yarn then this step is not necessary, but you may wish to stripe your skeins for colour consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prewash\"\u003eOnce your piece is finished, we recommend another hand wash before wet blocking the piece to the given dimensions. This will set all your stitches and guarantee that your garment looks its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prewash\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW58903233 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58903233 BCX4\"\u003eThe superwash treatment ensures that knitted objects from Exmoor Sock can be washed in the washing machine without felting or shrinking. 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