This is the most beautiful yarn - produced specifically with gansey knitting in mind.
'For years traditional knitting of ganseys, Guernseys, Cornish Knit-Frocks and all fisherman's sweaters has been part of British history. We proudly continue having this special 5-ply wool spun and dyed in Yorkshire in the mills that have for generations been supplying the very best of British yarns - 100% British Worsted 5-ply Guernsey Wool.'
500g cone is approximately 1200yds or 1097 metres.
Click through for Di Gilpin's excellent Gansey Knitting Source Book!
(250g are cones not cakes as pictured.)