John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers 4 ply

When colors become numbers and numbers become poetry.

In the Devon mill, where Gillian and Chapman hum their centuries-old melodies, a revolution was born so quietly that it could almost be overlooked. John Arbon dared the unthinkable: colors without names. Instead, numbers. Precise, honest, incorruptible.

Over 100 shades, in 6 gradations. From dark to light, mathematically perfectly arranged like notes on a sheet of music. No poetic names to confuse. No “Sunset Dreams” or “Meadow Whispers.” Just the pure truth of color, defined by its position in the spectrum.

50% Bluefaced Leicester – the silkiest of all British sheep, capturing light and giving shine. 50% Falkland Merino – soft as a secret you can trust to your skin. Together they create a harmony that is both homey and cosmopolitan. British tradition meets southern elegance.

400 meters per skein. That's not just generous – it's an invitation to big dreams. Enough for sweaters that tell a story. For scarves that endure generations. For projects that can flow without interruption from changing yarns.

The idea behind it is as simple as it is brilliant: Why should colors need names when numbers are more precise? Why rely on romance when clarity is possible? In a world full of confusion, Knit by Numbers offers what we all need: certainty. You know exactly what you are getting. And what you get is perfect.

Hand washed in the Devon tradition. In cold water, with mild detergent, with the care that this yarn deserves. Because some things need time, attention, respect.

Knit by Numbers is the yarn for your precise dreams. For projects where every nuance counts. For color gradients that are mathematically perfect yet still touch the soul.

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