per 50 g skein · 217 yd
One of our core yarns, available in 64 colors, Shetland has been a versatile workhorse for our 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.
Our 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!
100% Virgin WoolNeedle: 2-4 US; 6.5 st. per inch (26 sts = 4 inches)
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Color family
- Blue
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The details
- Fiber
- 100% Virgin Wool (Australian fine wool / NZ wool blend)
- Weight
- Fingering · CYC 1
- Yardage
- 217 yd (198 m)
- Skein
- 50 g
- Needles
- US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm)
- Gauge
- 26 sts = 4 in (6.5 sts/in)
How many skeins? Divide the yardage your pattern calls for by 217 yd and round up.
Good for
What Harrisville Designs made it for
- All-around
- Sweaters & cardigans
“A versatile workhorse. Don't let the crunch fool you: it softens into a favorite sweater or accessory.”
In Harrisville Designs's words · Read more on their site
What knitters make with it, on Ravelry
- Sweaters & cardigans
Most made on Ravelry: sweaters, shawls and mitts (6,432 projects)
6,432 projects on Ravelry · See them on Ravelry
- Sweaters & cardigans 1,647
- Shawls & wraps 812
- Mitts & gloves 776
- Hats 714
- Scarves 223

