WYS The Croft Shetland Aran Solid Colours Knitting Yarn, 100g Hanks | Various Shades

West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Aran Solid Colours Knitting Yarn in 100g Hanks and a Great Range of Various Shades

The Croft - 100% Shetland Wool Colours Aran 100g hank West Yorkshire Spinners are proud to present 'The Croft - Shetland Colours" produced from 100% Shetland Island Wool. West Yorkshire Spinners have long awaited the opportunity to work with Shetland Island Wool, a fibre celebrated for its fineness, warmth and strength and are delighted to be given the chance by Jamieson & Smith of Shetland to use this fantastic fleece. The high levels of crimp and wave in the fleece make it ideal for a hand knitting yarn. The Croft has a soft and silky feel that retains a lot of durability particularly suited to their new colours collection. The Croft is available in beautiful shades named after location on the Shetland Islands

Below is what West Yorkshire Spinner have to say about this awesome new yarn: 

'We are proud to present 'The Croft - Shetland Colours' produced from 100% Shetland Island Wool.

We had long awaited the opportunity to work with Shetland Island Wool, a fibre celebrated for its fineness, warmth and strength. We were delighted to be given the chance by Jamieson & Smith of Shetland to use this fantastic fleece.

In 2017 we launched ‘The Croft Shetland Tweed’, created using our state of the art dyeing machinery and techniques. The unique tweed effect was the result of our desire to be different and produce a yarn worthy of such a prestigious fibre. The collection, both yarn & design exceeded all expectations and the demand for a solid range of colours thrived.

We listened to customer feedback and started developing a palette that would complement the range. Selecting key colours from the sophisticated hues of the tweed and balancing them with classic tones. The result - 12 distinctive Shetland Colours that represent the rich heritage of the Shetland Islands.

Sarah Hatton was keen to work with the yarn once again, and a pattern book of  traditional yet modern family designs accompanies the yarn.

Crofting is integral to the landscape, cultural heritage and social economy of the Shetland Islands. It bonds people and places in a unique way, preserving livelihoods and age old traditions.'

Comes in 100g hanks. Tension gauge measured by 4" x 4" / 10cm x 10cm swatch

Colours may vary from those shown.