BFL Gotland - Cantaloupe

Hand dyed with alizarin.

Alizarin is an orange-red dye obtained from the root of the madder plant, Rubia tinctorum.

This yarn can be worn next to the skin and is perfect for knitting, crochet or weaving projects.

• 75% Bluefaced Leicester 25% Gotland 
• Non-superwash
• 4 ply fingering (verging on a Sportweight)
• 100g
• 350m
• Handwash in lukewarm water. Check out the section on Natural dyes for further care instructions for looking after your naturally dyed yarn.
• Rusty orange on a grey base.