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Manx Loaghtan are a small primitive, and Northern European, short-tailed breed, native to the Isle of Man. They are on the watch list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. These sheep usually have four, but occasionally have six horns.

The word Loaghtan comes from the Manx words lugh dhoan, which mean mouse-brown and describe the colour of the sheep. We wouldn’t describe our yarns as mousey, as it is quite a rich chestnut brown. This yarn is soft, and would be great for weaving or knitting a cosy natural shade garment, which would also give you an interesting talking point when admired.

The wool is hard-wearing and works well for woven tweed, tartans, rugs and blankets. Manx Loaghtan is also ideal for sweaters and jackets. The results are hard-wearing, lightweight and firm to the touch.

Our Manx Loaghtan is oiled on cone, and is available in 4-ply or DK.  You will receive 2 cones, with the weight of wool being at least 1kg.

Manx Loaghtan on Cone (Price Per Kg)

£82.00
4-ply and DK
Softness (of 1-3) Yarn Softness Level 1 Yarn Softness Level 2 Yarn Softness Level 3
Fibre
100% wool
Breed
Manx Loaghtan
Weight
1kg
Ball/Skein Length
4-ply 3490 yds, 3191m, DK 2950 yds, 2697m
Needle
4-ply UK11 or 3UK, DK UK8 or 6
Hook
4-ply 3mm, DK 4mm
Tension
4-ply 28sts x 34 rows, DK 20sts x 28 rows
Finish: Woollen or Worsted
Woollen
Handle
Medium

Manx Loaghtan on Cone (Price Per Kg)

£82.00

  • 4-ply
    DK
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Diane Dolan
Diane Dolan
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5/5
I recently purchased Manx yarn from Blacker yarns, the yarn has amazing texture. Only my swatch is complete but I believe the finished product will be...
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1 year ago
Astrid Schulze
Astrid Schulze
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5/5
Thank you for the yarn - I love to knit it - choose a guernsey like home-made pattern inspired of DiGilpins book and needle 4,5. The patternd definit...
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1 year ago
Cathy Cleave
Cathy Cleave
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4/5

The yarn is beautiful, just heavier than what I expected. More of a heavy DK/light worsted.

2 years ago
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