Chestnut – British Breeds

Marie Wallin is a distinguished knitwear designer and creator of her beautiful yarn brand, and namesake, Marie Wallin. Her British Breeds yarn is a gorgeous blend of 4 different sheep: Bluefaced Leicester, Exmoor Horn, Wendsleydale and Zwartbles, each fleece providing the yarn with its own characteristic to create something truly special. In terms of knitwear design, her distinctive knitting style, blends traditional British influences with a modern sensibility. Her designs often feature intricate colorwork, textured stitches, and delicate lace motifs which showcase her mastery of technique and incredible attention to detail. Inspired by nature, heritage, and the British countryside, Marie’s patterns evoke a timeless elegance and sophistication, while still remaining accessible to knitters all skill levels.