LITLG MERINO ARAN - BLUE ICE

Life in The Long Grass' Merino Aran is the perfectly squishy aran weight yarn you've been waiting for. Spun from 100% Superwash Merino, it has that irresistible combination of softness and bounce that makes it a genuine pleasure to knit with - and at aran weight, projects come together at a deeply satisfying pace, making it an ideal choice when you want something cosy and close-to-skin without a long wait. Think warm hats, snuggly cowls, and chunky cold-weather layers that you'll actually want to wear straight off the needles. Each skein is hand dyed in Ireland using LITLG's beautiful, nature-inspired palette - the kind of colours that feel quietly rooted in the landscape, and that work just as well in bold statement shades as they do in softer, more muted tones.

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.

• We recommend that items made from 100% Superwash Wool be washed by hand in cold or lukewarm water with a gentle rinse-free detergent. Never wring or twist woollen pieces when washing.
• Gently squeeze as much water as possible, roll in a towel and press moisture out. Then lay your finished piece flat to dry.

Wool does not need to be washed after every wear as it is a natural, breathable product. When you can see (or, rarely, smell) that a woollen item is in need of washing, follow the above instructions

You may ask why we suggest hand washing superwash knits. While you should be able to wash superwash knits in a more conventional way, we believe that superwash wool benefits from gentle care, as it will extend the life of your precious hand knit items!

Wool has countless benefits!

• 100% Natural
• Warm yet breathable
• Biodegradable
• Sustainable & Renewable
• Carbon Negative
• Flame retardant (safe for babies - and all humans)
• Wrinkle resistent
• Wicks water to the centre of the fibre keeping the fabric surface dry, even when damp