A beautiful soft and silky 1 ply yarn, this yarn was developed with the Shetland Museum and Archives as part of the Shetland Fine Lace Project. The yarn is worsted spun from the natural, undyed colors of purebred Shetland Sheep to replicate the handspun yarns used in the finest Shetland lace items of the 1800s. The yarn has a distinct 'Shetland Halo' while knitting, which calms to a floating fairy-like haze after washing and finishing.
PLEASE NOTE - Minus the Optic White, which is bleached, all the shades in this yarn are Natural and undyed. They all have a warm tone to them. Shetland Black is a very dark brown.
Yarn Weight/Class:
0 – Lace
Ball Weight:
.88 oz/25 g
Ball Length:
438 yds/400 m
Knitting Gauge:
28 sts & 44 rows = 4"/10 cm
Needle Size:
US 2-3/3.0 mm
Hook Size:
US C-D/3.0 mm
Yarn Fiber Content:
100% Shetland Wool
Yarn Care:
For best results, hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
