{"product_id":"sguab-scotch-broom-alba-4ply-1","title":"Sguab | Scotch Broom | Alba 4ply","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Alba yarn collection is exclusive to Sealy MacWheely and has been blended and spun specially to my specifications with a unique blend of top quality British bred fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach colourway has been inspired by the landscape, language and folklore of the beautiful country of Scotland:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSguab\u003c\/em\u003e [\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esguəb] (\u003c\/span\u003esg-oo-eb) is the Scottish Gaelic name for the plant known as Scotch Broom, the bark of which can be used to produce fibre for both spinning or paper making and the leaves and young tips \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eproduce a green dye that was once used to colour clothes and garments. The Broom is also the only native medicinal plant used as an official medicinal drug and is an effective diuretic, having been used in folk medicine for centuries to help with kidney and bladder issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yarn has been worsted spun for a soft yet rustic yarn, the perfect match of luxury and performance. Enjoy the softness of British Bluefaced Leicester, the durability of the Scottish Shetland and the luxury of the UK bred Alpaca, expertly blended for an exquisite feel that's built to last. Experience the warmth and comfort of this exclusive yarn – perfect for your special projects!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemisolid yarns make a great contrast for your favourite variegated hand dyed skeins or can be used by themselves to add a pop of colour to your next project. They feature subtle tonal variations which add a beautiful depth of shade when knitted or crocheted up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range can be dyed to order, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sealymacwheely.com\/contact-us\/\" title=\"Contact Me\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e for jumper quantity requests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40% Superwash \u003cspan\u003eBritish Bluefaced Leicester\u003c\/span\u003e 40% British Shetland 20% Grey British Alpaca 4ply Yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e350m\/100g approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade using professional acid dyes and although every care has been taken to ensure that the dyes are completely colourfast there may be a small amount of dye leakage during the first wash. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlthough every care has been taken to portray colours accurately please bear in mind that they may vary depending on your monitor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sealy MacWheely","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56775885062522,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/4941\/7042\/files\/IMG-8742.jpg?v=1775824467","url":"https:\/\/sealymacwheely.com\/products\/sguab-scotch-broom-alba-4ply-1","provider":"Sealy MacWheely","version":"1.0","type":"link"}