Silky BFL (4-ply) Yarn

Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering
Composition: 55% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester Wool / 45% Grade A Mulberry Silk
Length: 400m per 100g skein
Gauge: 30sts x 46 rows over 10cm / 4 inches on 2.75mm knitting needles

Smooth, Lustrous and Perfect for Elegant Knits

Welcome to Market Town Yarns Silky BFL – our luxurious hand dyed 4-ply yarn made from a beautiful blend of Superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool and Grade A Mulberry Silk. This classic fibre combination pairs the strength and softness of BFL with the luminous sheen of silk, creating a yarn with exceptional drape and elegant shine. Perfect for shawls, garments and accessories, Silky BFL produces vibrant colour and beautiful stitch definition.

Why Crafters Love Our Silky BFL

  • Luxurious Fibre Blend: The combination of Bluefaced Leicester wool and mulberry silk creates a yarn that feels wonderfully smooth while maintaining excellent strength and structure.
  • Beautiful Sheen and Drape: Silk adds a soft, luminous glow to the finished fabric while giving knitted projects graceful movement and elegant drape.
  • Rich, Vibrant Colour: This yarn absorbs dye beautifully, producing bold colourways and crisp speckles that really stand out in finished projects.

Perfect for Your Crafting Needs

Silky BFL is ideal for knitting shawls, lightweight garments, scarves and accessories where drape and sheen really shine through. The smooth texture and natural lustre of the fibres create fabric with elegant movement and beautiful stitch definition, making every project feel extra special.

What Makes Silky BFL Special?

  • Approx. 400m per 100g hank: Plenty of yardage for shawls, accessories or lightweight garments.
  • Recommended Needle Size: Around 2.75mm (US 2) for smooth, well-defined stitches.

Care instructions: This Superwash yarn base can be machine washed on a delicate cycle in lukewarm or cold water, but we always recommend hand washing with your favourite wool wash. Some slight colour bleed is normal on the first wash.

Explore our growing range of Silky BFL hand dyed colourways, including vibrant skeins like Cherry Blossom Kiss and other beautifully dyed 4-ply yarns.

Market Town Yarns is the in-house hand dyed yarn brand from Yarn Worx, an independent yarn shop in Suffolk, UK. At Market Town Yarns, we specialise in hand dyed yarn in the UK, creating vibrant colourways on our beautifully soft yarn bases.