Devonians have long felt called to the sea—for their livelihood, for adventure or simply to connect with a power greater than themselves. Jon Arbon Textile's newest range, Seafarer, pays homage to the tales told by these mariners of monsters and legends lurking in the briny depths.
With Seafarer, Jon Arbon set out to create a yarn with depth of tone and shine akin to sunlight glistening on breaking waves, yet durable enough to stand up to the elements. By blending trusty, durable, Devonian wool with luxurious silk we’ve designed a range which is equally suited to ethereal accessories and hardwearing garments alike.
The Exmoor Blueface brings its wonderful springy nature to the blend, Bluefaced Leicester lends its outstandingly soft handle, whilst a dash of rustic Devon Closewool keeps those pills away, and Romney gives a beautiful woolly halo. Adding a dash of silk enhances the blend’s sheen and fine drape, creating something truly unique. A luxurious blend with a hardworking, unpretentious air.
Anything you create will look opulent but also be tough enough to ensure long-lasting survival of your woollens – even socks for the hardiest of seafaring folk!
- Sport weight
- 90% British Wool (Exmoor Blueface, Bluefaced Leicester, Devon Closewool and Romney) / 10% Mulberry Silk (non-superwash)
- 100 g / 328 yds / 300 m
Yarn Characteristics
- Worsted spun. This means the fibres are parallel to each other, giving them greater drape, strength and softness than a woollen spun equivalent would.
- Nuanced, heathered colors
- Versatile gauge range
- Softens and blooms with washing
Care Instructions
John Arbon Textiles recommends that their yarns are gently washed before use as they 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.
Once your piece is finished, they 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.
Each dye lot is unique. Please purchase enough yarn to complete your project.
We try hard to capture the essence of each colorway, but please keep in mind that colors may vary from monitor to monitor.