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Worsted
Cumbria
England’s stunning north-western landscape with its deep blue lakes and sheep-grazed fells inspired this classic worsted-weight yarn made from fine Merino for softness, wool from the English Masham sheep for a beautiful heathered color and Argentinian mohair for strength and luster. Fabrics made from Cumbria are soft yet strong, making...
Description
England’s stunning north-western landscape with its deep blue lakes and sheep-grazed fells inspired this classic worsted-weight yarn made from fine Merino for softness, wool from the English Masham sheep for a beautiful heathered color and Argentinian mohair for strength and luster. Fabrics made from Cumbria are soft yet strong, making it a perfect yarn for everyday knitwear.
“The unique combination creates a fabric with great stitch definition and next-to-skin softness. Choose from shades inspired by the mood, light and places of the UK’s North West.” – The Knitter, Issue 145
Additional Information
- Hank weight: 100 g
- Fibre: 60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% mohair
- Length: 216 m (236 yd)
- Tension/Gauge: 18–20 sts per 10 cm (4 in)
- Needle size: 4–5mm (US 6–8)
- Care: Gently hand wash colours separately in cool water.
- Made in: Peru
- Shade card: Shade Cards
Kits
Browse kits made with Cumbria yarn.
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Brizo-Pullover-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-LEAD-ws_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1722248825)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/OC5DAD1_b585a91b-34c1-4a56-a690-af0b5563f598_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246789)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Bouquet-Sweater-Maria-Magnusson-The-Fibre-Co.-Cumbria-Buttermere-Lead-2_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246760)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Clifford-Sweater-Dario-Tubiana-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-Appleby-Castle-Blencathra-1-ws_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246736)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Ochoco-Hat-Kay-Hopkins-The-Fibre-Co.-Cumbria-Lead_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246732)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/QUASAR2_8d600ef4-64d4-46d4-b27e-9a708d8c0319_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246727)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/PE17151_7997b454-cce7-463e-b935-3ba344580db9_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246678)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/UPDATE1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246651)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Santiam-Canyon-Cardigan-by-Kay-Hopkins-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-St-Bees-Beach-1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246576)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Perennial-by-Norah-Gaughan-Worsted-Laine-1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246564)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Lowther-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-LEAD_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246441)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/One-Sweater-Texture-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-LEAD-4-scaled-1_b77e7efb-123a-4670-a139-af3de8c87b39_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246433)
![Catbells Kit](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/catbells_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246400)
![Joy wearing a One Sweater in The Fibre Co. Cumbria shade Scafell Pike](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/onesweater1_53373667-14c8-41c6-9ba4-64318ac48a0f_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1712246396)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Mt-St-Helens-Hat-Kay-Hopkins-The-Fibre-Co-5-scaled_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711393000)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Bindweed-Shawl-by-Ksenia-Life-Is-Cosy-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-White-Heather-LEAD-ws_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711392984)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/The-Dusk-Cardigan-Lotta-H-Lothgren-Observations-The-Fibre-Co.Cumbria-Lead-1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711392861)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Anadrom-Cowl-The-Fibre-Co-CU-Cowberry-LEAD-ws-closeup_2c3d4f4e-9aa8-420a-ad83-235e8bae42a2_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711392560)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Aspens-Asymmetric-Shawl-Kalurah-Hudson-The-Fibre-Co.-Cumbria-Blencathra-Lead_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711391967)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Silecroft-Shawl-Emma-Vining-The-Fibre-Co.-Cumbria-Catbells-Mannequin_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711391851)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Tyron_Creek_Hat_Kay_Hopkins_Cumbria_White_Heather_Lead_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711391733)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Stratified-by-Tif-Neilan-Worsted-Laine-1_04352f8b-857c-4358-9300-21415cb3c35b_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711389328)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Multnomah-Falls-Hat-Kay-Hopkins-Amble_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711389149)
![Lord's Lord's Seat by Inese Sang in The Fibre Co. Cumbria as part of Foundations AW19/20](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/lord_9a994734-b3a1-409e-8087-9568e61683bd_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711388879)
![](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Yarrow-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-LEAD-front-cover_dd118c79-61f3-45fc-b83a-451f485d255e_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711388840)
![Cable and texture cowl in teal yarn](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/dubwath_4f70c5ff-1a99-4438-8f94-8b6829f47648_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711387237)
Patterns
Browse patterns made with Cumbria yarn.
![Brizo Pullover Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Brizo-Pullover-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-LEAD-ws_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1722248825)
![Anadrom Cowl Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Anadrom-Cowl-The-Fibre-Co-CU-Cowberry-LEAD-ws-closeup_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711392545)
![Ocean Surface Sweater Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/OC5DAD1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711392524)
![Quasar Sweater Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/QUASAR3_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711391677)
![Perseids Sweater Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/PE136B1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711390657)
![Yarrow Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Yarrow-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-LEAD-front-cover_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711388819)
![One Sweater Texture Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/One-Sweater-Texture-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-LEAD-4-scaled-1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711387529)
![Lowther Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/Lowther-1_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711387516)
![Dubwath Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/dubwath_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711387199)
![Lord's Seat Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/lord_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711387192)
![One Sweater Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/One-Sweater-The-Fibre-Co-Cumbria-ws-01-LEAD_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1715610528)
![Armathwaite](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/TMartin-20170315-1501261753-Edit-2x3-master_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711386864)
![Moyna](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/moyna_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711386767)
![Kari](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/kari_mini_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711386763)
![Helga Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/helga1_mini_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711386756)
![Erea](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/erea_mini_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711386756)
![Arela Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/arela_mini_mini_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711386752)
![Brenna Pattern](http://thefibreco.com/cdn/shop/files/brenna_20x20_crop_center.jpg?v=1711386751)