Welsh Blankets
Hand Dyed Yarn Sock - Shetland
£16.00
An all rounder yarn that can be used for socks, accessories sweaters. The following comment sums up the yarn characteristics exactly.
"Shetland Wool, taking all its properties together, is perhaps the completest article of the kind in the universe, possessing at the same time, the gloss and softness of silk, the strength of cotton, the whiteness of linen, and the warmth of wool." Sir John Sinclair
September 22, 1790.
British fleece - spun in Yorkshire - hand dyed using ethically sourced natural dye in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
All our hand dyed yarn is dyed in small batches. If there isn't enough for your project, email us here and we will dye to order.
Fibre Content - 100% Shetland
Yarn Weight/Length - SOCK 100g/350m
Needle Size - 3.25mm to 3.75mm WPI 18/20
(needle size will depend on the fabric you require for your project)
Yarn Care - Wash by hand in a pH neutral wash to avoid changing the natural colour of the fabric you have created! Dry out of direct sunlight.