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For knitters seeking durable, warm, and naturally beautiful yarn, West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed - Lunna - 795 offers 100% Shetland Island Wool. Its key benefit is the combination of fineness, warmth, strength, and a soft, silky handle ideal for tweed projects. A potential caveat is that it is supplied in 100g hanks, requiring careful yarn management for larger projects. This yarn is renowned for its durability, making it particularly suited for garments and accessories that will see frequent use. It features a unique tweed effect derived from its natural fiber properties.
| Model Part Number | WYS09795 |
|---|---|
| Brand | West Yorkshire Spinners |
Each hank of West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed weighs 100g.
Yes, while 100% wool requires careful handling, its durability makes it forgiving for beginners learning to knit or crochet. The Aran weight is also easy to work with.
The amount needed varies significantly based on pattern, size, and stitch pattern. For a typical adult medium sweater, you might need approximately 500-700g (5-7 hanks) of Aran weight yarn. Always check your specific pattern's yarn requirements.
It is strongly recommended to hand wash items made from this yarn. Machine washing can cause felting and damage the fibers.
Aran weight yarn is a medium-thick yarn, thicker than DK (Double Knitting) but thinner than Chunky weight. It is typically knitted on needles between 4mm and 5.5mm (US 6-9).
Shetland Wool is prized for its fineness, warmth, strength, and natural elasticity. It also possesses a unique ability to take dye and creates a beautiful tweed effect when blended.
Ensure you are using appropriate needle size for Aran weight and that your needles are smooth. Try working the yarn gently and check for any rough spots on the needle tips.
Shetland wool can sometimes feel firmer initially. After blocking with a wool wash, the fabric should soften considerably. Subsequent washes will further enhance softness.
While rare, test a small swatch by soaking it in cool water. If color bleeds, wash the entire garment separately in cool water with a color catcher sheet. Ensure you are using wool-specific detergent.
This yarn is ready to use straight from the hank. No specific setup is required. It is compatible with most knitting and crochet patterns designed for Aran weight yarns.
Care Instructions:
To maintain the quality and longevity of your knitted items made with The Croft Shetland Tweed:
