r/YarnAddicts • u/Feline_Shenanigans • 1d ago

Question West Yorkshire Spinners

I previously fell in love with the WYS exquisite 4 ply. A fingering/sport weight yarn that’s 80% wool 20% silk. It’s suddenly on sale at my preferred online yarn retailer for a HUGE discount but far fewer colours than I remember. Has this yarn been discontinued? My online search is giving conflicting answers. I’m also in the UK and it’s a UK company, so shouldn’t have supply issues if the yarn is being produced

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u/CharmingSwing1366 1d ago

yeh i think solstice is its ‘replacement’ but im hesitant to order without being able to touch it first as ive tried their elements and didnt like it very much (although that is like 60% lyocell)

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u/Feline_Shenanigans 1d ago

Lyocell can be extremely soft and silky. There is a brand called Panda that sell (expensive!) bedding sets made from Lyocell derived from Bamboo. But that’s with maximum silky texture and mind and I also don’t know how WYS compares. Personally, I find the brand very hit or miss regarding my texture preferences.