Harrisville Designs Shetland

Shetland has been a versatile workhorse for customers for years. 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. Harrisville 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. Good for weaving, knitting, crocheting. Fulls beautifully, softens and long wearing! Weight: fingering Yardage: Approx. 217 yards per 50 gram skein (1.75 oz.) Gauge: Needle 2-4 US; 6.5 st. per inch (26 sts = 4 inches) Package: 50g hank, must be wound before use Composition: 100% Virgin Wool Care: Dry Flat, Hand Wash Please remember that every effort is taken to represent the true colors of the yarn and that monitor settings will vary.