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Yarn – Shetland Weld 20/22
Shetland wool from sheep grown on the neighbouring island of Sanday.
Dyed with Weld. (Bright yellow with grey highlights from the natural greys in the fleece.)
2-ply. Chunky. Bit rought so not for next to the skin.
Approx weight: 92g
Approx yardage: 56m
Yarn – Stack 25/24
North Ronaldsay wool from Orkney's native seaweed-eating sheep blended with pale blue and pink cotton and brown merino wool stacks.
2-ply. Textured, chunky. Soft.
Approx weight: 86g
Approx yardage: 85m
Yarn – Storm Petrel 52/25
Curly Wensleydale locks from sheep grown in the neighbouring island of Sanday dyed to the deepest, darkest blue with merino, cashmere, polyamide.
Chunky. 2-ply. Great fun to knit on jumbo needles or about 5mm for a closer fabric.
Approx weight: 83g
Approx yardage: 18m
Yarn – Wensleydale Curly 28/25
Wensleydale locks from sheep grown in the neighbouring island of Sanday.
Shades of brown curly locks yarn with mohair.
2-ply. Works well knitted on large needles or smaller ones for a denser fabric.
Note: this yarn is prone to felting so I strongly recommend hand-washing/rinsing only in lukewarm water, do not agitate or wring.
Approx weight: 207g
Approx yardage: 56m
Yarn – Wild Silk 25/22
100% pure wool blended with silk slubs from cocoons gathered in the wild by women in India.
Dyed using locally grown New Zealand Flax pods.
2-ply.
Approx weight: 106g
Approx yardage: 195m.
Yarn – Wild Silk 26/22
100% pure wool blended with silk slubs from cocoons gathered in the wild by women in India.
Dyed using locally grown New Zealand Flax pods.
2-ply.
Approx weight: 117g
Approx yardage: 204m.
Yarn – Zwartble 45/25
Yarn spun from Stronsay-grown Zwartble sheeps' fleeces.
Very dark brown, almost black. Bit rough, so not for next to the skin.
3-ply. Arran-type.
Approx weight: 122g
Approx yardage: 96m
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Zwartble and Jute Throw
Handwoven throw made from handspun Stronsay Zwartble sheep's fleece and Jute. Length: 1 metre 74, Width: 53mm, Weight: 624g.