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WYS Zandra Rhodes Collection

7/10/2021

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We are pleased to bring you the latest offering from West Yorkshire Spinners, a brand new collaboration with Dame Zandra Rhodes with 6 brand new colourways for two of their most popular ranges, Signature 4Ply and ColourLab DK
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As I'm sure you know, we have recently started adding West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK to our shelves ( and online here ) as we feel it a is a really good all round 100% wool yarn with an affordable price. And of course we have stocked their Signature 4Ply for a good few years as it really is one of the best sock yarns, whilst still being soft enough for accessories too. So we were very happy when they brought out this range of 6 multicoloured yarns, with all 6 colourways available in both ColourLab DK (on the left) and Signature 4Ply (on the right).
As you can see, they are bright and fun, like Zandra herself.  There are 2 of the yarns that come out in stripes, 2 that are multi coloured and 2 that are mottled so there is something to appeal to everyone!
She has also brought out a book with 15 patterns, from garments to accessories and socks, in her trademark colourful and bold style.  
I was really taken with the Forest Stripe colourway, and as I was sitting trying to warm my hands back up in the shop I decided to cast on a quick pair of handwarmers which should hopefully be ready in a day or so.  To get them done quicker I decided to go with ColourLab DK and I've been really impressed with both how soft the yarn is, especially as its 100% wool, and also how neat the colour changes are.  Sometimes in multi coloured yarns the place where the colour changes is dragged out so that you end up with  a lot of muddy stitches in between the 2 colours, but not so with this yarn. I'm really excited to get them done (and worn!)
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Value
Signature 4Ply
Colourlab DK
​Yarn Type
4Ply
DK
​Ball Weight
100g
100g
Length
400m / 437yds
225m / 245yds
Needles Required
3.25mm
4mm
​Composition
75% Wool 25% Nylon
100% British Wool
Gauge for a 10x10cm square
28sts and 36 rows
22sts and 28 rows
ColourLab DK Zandra Rhodes collection can be found here
Signature 4Ply Zandra Rhodes collection can be found here
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