BIRDSTREET BFL - WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

Birdstreet BFL is a beautifully soft yet robust fingering-weight yarn base crafted from a superwash blend of Bluefaced Leicester and nylon exclusive to Stephen & Penelope. Known for its balance of softness and strength, this yarn creates fabrics that feel wonderful against the skin while standing up to everyday wear — making it particularly well suited to socks, accessories, and wardrobe-worthy garments.

Birdstreet BFL delivers excellent stitch definition and drape, bringing even the most intricate patterns to life. Whether you’re knitting cozy socks, lightweight shawls, or detailed sweaters, it’s a base that pairs performance with a luxurious hand.

Hand dyed yarn is extra special because every skein is one of a kind. There are no batches and no perfectly matched skeins. This is where you can see the artistic point of view of each dye house we work with. Some dyers are quite exact in their repeatable colours while others are quite artistic and splashy, valuing the creation of each skein rather than the closeness of the colourway.

We take great care to photograph our products accurately, and still the unique skeins in your order may look different to the photograph, and they may even look different to each other. If you are using hand dyed yarns and are concerned with dramatic colour changes, when changing from one skein to the next, alternate rows to blend in the new skein.

• Items made from this superwash wool/nylon blend should be washed by hand in cold or lukewarm water with a gentle rinse-free detergent. Wash gently but never wring or twist when washing.
• Gently squeeze as much water as possible, roll in a towel and press moisture out. Then lay finished piece flat to dry, blocking to shape.

We recommend washing even superwash wool by hand, as it will extend the life of your precious hand made items!

Superwash Wool Nylon blends combine the benefits of 100% natural and sustainable wool with the sturdiness of Nylon. This makes the yarn a good choice for snuggly socks, accessories and garments. This blend results in a durable yet soft finished item.

• Breathable
• Great for socks and garments as well as accessories like shawls
• Soft and warm
• Wicks moisture to the centre of the fibre keeping the fabric surface dry, even when damp