The Croft Shetland Aran

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Colour:
010 Sullom
099 Voxter
172 Norwick
312 Fetlar
339 Seafield
397 Huxter
551 Melby
554 Belmont
568 Ollaberry
637 Lerwick
639 Laxfirth
727 Quendale
1010 Reawick
1011 Stanydale
1147 Moarfield
1148 Kettlester
1149 Delting
754 Heylor
756 Boddam
757 Mossbank
759 Stonybreck
761 Maryfield
762 Clousta
763 Eswick
798 Hillswick
1162 Browland
1163 Virkie
In stock, 7 currently available
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Composition: 100% Shetland Wool

Size: 100 g

Meterage: 166m

Weight: Aran

Needle Size: 5mm

Gauge: 18 Stitches, 24 Rows =10cm

Care: Machine wash at 30°, do not tumble dry, reshape whilst damp.

Shetland Island Wool, known for its fineness, warmth, and strength, has been skillfully crafted into this range by WYS, in collaboration with Jamieson & Smith of Shetland. The fleece's crimp and wave qualities make it an ideal hand knitting yarn, yielding a durable, soft, and silky tweed. The unique tweed effect and vibrant colours outperformed expectations, reflecting the cultural heritage of Shetland Island's crofting traditions.

Centrally located in the cradle of Britain's spinning heritage, West Yorkshire Spinners skilfully blend top-quality local raw materials and generations of expertise to craft their yarn. Employing the exceptionally soft Bluefaced Leicester fleece and other esteemed British varieties, they produce yarns characterized by durability, warmth, and a delightful wearing experience. Their ranges are inspired by the rich tapestry of British culture and countryside, with colour palettes deeply influenced by wildlife and nature.

Yarn Specs

Composition: 100% Shetland Wool

Size: 100 g

Meterage: 166m

Weight: Aran

Needle Size: 5mm

Gauge: 18 Stitches, 24 Rows =10cm

Care: Machine wash at 30°, do not tumble dry, reshape whilst damp.

Description
Shetland Island Wool, known for its fineness, warmth, and strength, has been skillfully crafted into this range by WYS, in collaboration with Jamieson & Smith of Shetland. The fleece's crimp and wave qualities make it an ideal hand knitting yarn, yielding a durable, soft, and silky tweed. The unique tweed effect and vibrant colours outperformed expectations, reflecting the cultural heritage of Shetland Island's crofting traditions.
About West Yorkshire Spinners

Centrally located in the cradle of Britain's spinning heritage, West Yorkshire Spinners skilfully blend top-quality local raw materials and generations of expertise to craft their yarn. Employing the exceptionally soft Bluefaced Leicester fleece and other esteemed British varieties, they produce yarns characterized by durability, warmth, and a delightful wearing experience. Their ranges are inspired by the rich tapestry of British culture and countryside, with colour palettes deeply influenced by wildlife and nature.