This light, airy yet warm, 2-ply fingering weight yarn is exceptional for knit sweaters, cardigans, and accessories. A wonderful yarn for stranded colorwork, cables, textured stitches, as well as simple stockinette.
This yarn is not made from Shetland Wool - rather, the name 'Shetland' refers to the size of the yarn and not the fiber content. The wool is a blend of an Australian fine wool and a hearty New Zealand wool that gives the yarn its luster.
Shetland is spun more tightly on the spinning frames (higher turns per inch) so it is highly durable and will wear better and better every year. Don’t let the crunch fool you. It will soften over time and will become a favorite sweater or accessory.
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Fiber Content |
100% Virgin Wool from Australia and New Zealand |
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Weight |
Fingering weight yarn |
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Yardage |
217 yards / 198 m per 50 gram ball |
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Suggested Needle Size |
US 2 - 4 / 2.75 - 3.5 mm |
| Gauge |
26 - 30 stitches per 4 inches |
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Schneeflocken Sweater |
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Okay... here's the low down on this yarn. It's THE definition of a wooly yarn. But if you have sensitive skin like me... don't write this yarn off just yet! There is a definite purpose and use for this yarn. It's super lightweight! It's woolen spun hence the light and airy, making it warm without the bulk. It's perfect for outerwear like a sweater or a vest you'll want to wear on top of a tee or turtleneck. I personally wouldn't make a scarf or a cowl out of it (because I know me and my low tolerance for anything itchy), but I would 100% make a sweater or a vest or a hat (because I have hair lol). The thing to remember is that the yarn will soften over time, so maybe you'll want to speed up the process by washing with a wool wash multiple times before you even wear it for the first time. Because why not? The fibers are such that it will bloom and maintain its shape beautifully. Washing it over and over again won't hurt anything, it'll just speed the process of this workhorse yarn becoming soft. It's a perfect yarn for all those gorgous colorwork projects that are out there. If you're going to spend all that time and effort making something like the Willapund Vest by Gudrun Johnston, you want to make sure it will last AND look beautiful! The colors are spectacular, a true feast for the eyes. And the price point is crazy good. The fact that they are 50g skeins makes it another good reason to use it for colorwork where you might need many colors but not a crazy amount of yardage for each color. So... don't be scared by this workhorse yarn. There's a use for it in your repertoire of knits. If you pick it for the right project, you won't be disappointed. |
