Cutcliffe XXXIV

Published on Nov 17. 2025 - 2 months ago
Updated or edited 2 months ago

Number 34 which finishes out May. Young Hare flax, Silver Twist, Spangled Silvery Blue Hackle.

Note: patterns 33-38 should be heavily hackled.

Body: hare flax shaved from a young hare or leveret
Rib: Silver twist
Hackle: spangled silvery blue or spangled blue ginger

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