England’s stunning north-western landscape with its deep blue lakes and sheep-grazed fells inspired this classic fingering-weight yarn.
The Yarn
Made with love, in Peru
Classic and lustrous yarn providing everyday luxury
Made from fine Merino for softness, wool from the English Masham sheep for a beautiful heathered colour and Argentinian mohair for strength and lustre.
The Origin
why we chose Cumbria Fingering
The Perfect Yarn For Everyday Knitwear
The Perfect Yarn For Everyday Knitwear
Cumbria Fingering was inspired by England’s stunning north-western landscape with its deep blue lakes and sheep-grazed fells.
The Beginning
Originally based on the east coast of the United States, Daphne and her husband Iain moved to England to be closer to family and found themselves a home and inspired by the dramatic English landscape.
The Mill
Every hank of Cumbria Fingering yarn has 60% Merino wool for its softness and warmth, 30% Masham wool and a bit of Argentinian Mohair for its lustrous sheen.
The Palette
Daphne’s inspiration extended from the fibres in the yarn to the colours of the landscape around her. The deep blues of the glacial lakes, to the pinks of the heather covering the hills and the many shades of grey cloud can all be found in the Cumbria palette.
The Beginning
Originally based on the east coast of the United States, Daphne and her husband Iain moved to England to be closer to family and found themselves a home and inspired by the dramatic English landscape.
The Mill
Every hank of Cumbria Fingering yarn has 60% Merino wool for its softness and warmth, 30% Masham wool and a bit of Argentinian Mohair for its lustrous sheen.
The Palette
Daphne’s inspiration extended from the fibres in the yarn to the colours of the landscape around her. The deep blues of the glacial lakes, to the pinks of the heather covering the hills and the many shades of grey cloud can all be found in the Cumbria palette.
The Kits
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The Perfect Yarn For
Sweaters/Pullovers
Pictured: Forbidden Cliffs Sweater
Designed By: Kay Hopkins
Uses 5-10 hanks of Cumbria Fingering
Cowls/Shawls
Pictured: Marram
Designed By: Bronagh Miskelly
Uses 2 hanks of Cumbria Fingering
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Mullein is the perfect project for knitters looking for an exciting project to really get stuck into. The playful design by Amanda Jones creates a truly gorgeous finished project that will give any knitter the chance to show off there skills.
The bundle is completed with the beautiful Marra Pouch, the perfect accessory for every maker with 4 internal pockets and a clutch handle. The pouch holds up to 100 g of yarn and is available in 7 colours.
Mullein Shawl Pattern by Amanda Jones
4 Hanks of Cumbria Fingering
Wrap shown in the shades Fair Hill, Windermere and Catbells
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Mullein by Amanda Jones
Mullein by Amanda Jones
Mullein is the perfect project for knitters looking for an exciting project to really get stuck into. The playful design by Amanda Jones creates a truly gorgeous finished project that will give any knitter the chance to show off there skills.
Yarn Stories
"A combination of smooth, authentic wooliness."
Enjoy a 3-part video series on the origin of Cumbria Fingering, inspired by the rural Cumbrian landscape.
Stockist Testimonials
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A stockist story from Spun
"I'm a sucker for color, and when my eyes landed on Arranmore Light, I couldn't turn away!"
Spun staff member Kate just finished knitting her Mariechen (designed by Isabell Kraemer) out of Arranmore Light. After an initial color quandary, she thoroughly enjoyed the project:
“My difficulty was picking which color to use: The subtle flecks in Riveresque that create a light blue with depth? The rich saturation in Meera that made me want to dive in? Finally I settled on the vivid melange of orange and pink that Orla provided, and the color kept me happy the whole time I was knitting my cardigan.”
And Spun’s Amanda just launched into her Cadadh (designed by Kate Davies), opting for the beautiful neutral Tallach so that her piece would have broad appeal:
“I am loving it! Arranmore Light is the perfect balance of rustic and luxury.”
“I love that the cashmere and silk add a softness to the yarn without distracting from the wooly core. It’s sturdy without being stiff, and it’s gentle on my hands, thanks to the stretch in the wool. I look forward to wrapping myself in this cozy shawl on a chilly day.”
A stockist story from Spun
"I'm a sucker for color, and when my eyes landed on Arranmore Light, I couldn't turn away!"
Spun staff member Kate just finished knitting her Mariechen (designed by Isabell Kraemer) out of Arranmore Light. After an initial color quandary, she thoroughly enjoyed the project:
“My difficulty was picking which color to use: The subtle flecks in Riveresque that create a light blue with depth? The rich saturation in Meera that made me want to dive in? Finally I settled on the vivid melange of orange and pink that Orla provided, and the color kept me happy the whole time I was knitting my cardigan.”
And Spun’s Amanda just launched into her Cadadh (designed by Kate Davies), opting for the beautiful neutral Tallach so that her piece would have broad appeal:
“I am loving it! Arranmore Light is the perfect balance of rustic and luxury.”
“I love that the cashmere and silk add a softness to the yarn without distracting from the wooly core. It’s sturdy without being stiff, and it’s gentle on my hands, thanks to the stretch in the wool. I look forward to wrapping myself in this cozy shawl on a chilly day.”
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