{"product_id":"john-arbon-devonia-dk","title":"John Arbon Devonia DK","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDevonia is rather special to John Arbon as it’s the first blend they created using exclusively local West Country fibre. It combines Exmoor Blueface, Bluefaced Leicester and Romney.\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\"\u003eThe Exmoor Blueface is their favourite trusty local sheep and brings its wonderful springy nature to the blend, the Bluefaced Leicester lends its outstandingly soft handle and shine to the yarn, whilst the Romney gives a beautiful golden sheen and fine drape. Together they create a wonderfully drapey lustrous blend, with just a dash of woolly bounce.\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\"\u003eIn its DK weight, Devonia is wonderful for cosy sweaters with a little bit of drape and warm cardigans to snuggle up. It’s also great for socks if you’re looking for a no nylon, natural sock yarn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eBluefaced Leicester\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is one of the most popular British breeds– and rightly so! This fibre has a wonderful balance of drape and durability, with just a little woolly bounce. Micron:28; Average Staple Length: 9cm\/3.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomney\u003c\/strong\u003e: This breed has been farmed since the 13th century and originates from the Romney Marsh area of Kent. Their fibre is fine and semi-lustrous with good drape and a little bounce, perfect for adding a little sheen. 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