The mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is a large, full-bodied duck measuring around 60 cm in length with a wingspan of perhaps 90 cm. The male, or drake, is striking with a glossy iridescent green head, a white neck ring, chestnut-brown breast, grey body, and a yellow bill. It also has distinctive curly black tail feathers. The female is mottled brown with an orange bill often marked with black, providing excellent camouflage. Both sexes feature a bluish speculum on their wings bordered by white. Mallards are common in wetlands and urban areas and are known for their dabbling feeding style.
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.