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    Speckled

    What you are calling ‘Speckled’ is termed “Marl” amongst knitters and the fashion world.
    So if you are lucky enough to have someone knit you a pair of hose look for the term Marl when sourcing the yarn.

    A Balmoral also looks lovely knitted and felted in Marl wool.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lady Grey View Post
    What you are calling ‘Speckled’ is termed “Marl” amongst knitters and the fashion world.
    So if you are lucky enough to have someone knit you a pair of hose look for the term Marl when sourcing the yarn.

    A Balmoral also looks lovely knitted and felted in Marl wool.
    You are of course correct, I wish I had remembered that earlier in the day but did remember it later you beat me too it though.

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