Shades of Summer
The Knitter|Issue 177
Elements, the new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, has been developed with warm weather knits in mind.
Helen Spedding
Shades of Summer

OKSANA DYMYD'S 'Balnakeil' yoked jumper in this supplement, with its wave-like patterning, palette of soft colours and relaxed feel, captures the spirit of a summer day spent on a British beach. It's also the perfect showcase for Elements DK, the brand-new yarn from British brand West Yorkshire Spinners. This is an exciting blend of sustainably sourced fibres which provides a knitted fabric with a wonderful sheen and drape, and a soft and lightweight feel.

The team at West Yorkshire Spinners is rightly proud of its new yarn range with its fibre composition of Lyocell and Falkland Islands wool. "We knew we wanted a superior spring-summer yarn which would be unique to anything else on the market," explains marketing manager Rhiannon Evans. "Our innovative blend of 60% TENCEL Lyocell and 40% Falkland Islands wool is naturally harmonious. Firstly the TENCEL fibre is harvested from sustainably managed wood sources, which is certified as biodegradable and compostable. It's beautifully soft and smooth to the touch with a luxurious sheen and flattering drape, mirroring many of the properties of wool. The Falkland Islands sheep enjoy some of the greenest conditions on earth, producing the finest fleece, which is world-renowned for its purity and handle.

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