The Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) is a small, vibrant bird known for its striking appearance and lively behavior. Measuring about 9 cm in length, it features a bright orange crest bordered with black, which gives the bird its name. Its face is marked with bold white supercilium (eyebrow stripe) and a black eye-stripe, contrasting with olive-green upperparts and pale underparts. Firecrests are often found in mature woodlands, especially coniferous forests, where they flit actively through foliage searching for insects. They are rare in the UK and generally only seen in the South of England.
This is a superwash treated sock weight (fingering, 4ply) yarn spun from 75% Bluefaced Leicester wool with 25% nylon for enhanced durability. It is suitable for approximately 2-5mm needles. About 420 metres per 100g skein. This yarn is presented as a skein. If you would like it caked then this paid-for service adds 24h to the dispatch time.