BFL Fingering · Burnished Shores
The shore at low tide, late afternoon, when the wet sand catches the light and holds it. Warm, grounded, the particular orange-gold of a place shaped by water and weather.
Burnished Shores is that light. Named for the coast, coloured like copper, it reads differently in every room you carry it into.
On BFL Fingering, the Bluefaced Leicester gives Burnished Shores a natural lustre and a slightly cooler, crisper hand than the merino bases. The longwool fibre has genuine character, and on this base the copper reads clear and true with good depth. The natural sheen of the BFL adds to the metallic quality of the colourway in a way that suits it well.
BFL Fingering is a blend of 80% Bluefaced Leicester and 20% nylon, spun to a fingering weight. Bluefaced Leicester is a longwool breed known for its natural lustre and slightly firmer hand compared to fine merino. The nylon adds durability and resilience. This is a yarn with texture and character, honest in the hand, with good stitch definition and a natural sheen from the longwool fibre.
Dyed in small batches in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, using acid dyes on protein fibre. Each skein is individually hand-dyed. Tonal variation between skeins is natural and part of what makes each piece unique.
80% Bluefaced Leicester / 20% Nylon · 115g · 384m (420 yards) · Fingering weight
Lot 2.
Frequently asked questions
Machine washable on a gentle wool cycle, or hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry, away from direct sunlight.
Each skein is hand-dyed in small batches, so subtle variations in colour and saturation are part of the character of these yarns. For larger projects, we recommend purchasing skeins from the same dye lot where possible, noted on the label, or alternating between lots as you work for the most even result.
Orders are typically prepared and shipped within 3-5 business days. Local pickup and delivery available for Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Errington, Coombs, and Lantzville, see details at checkout.
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