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  • Jamieson of Shetland Spindrift Yarn

    £3.90

    Here at The Lace Knittery this heritage yarn holds a special place in our hearts. It was the inspiration many years ago to learn to knit and our love for lace knitting and colour work and ultimately beginning the company.

    It is 100% Shetland wool, produced by over 300 crofters on Shetland. It is also spun and dyed on Shetland. It is available in over 220 colours and natural shades of the Shetland sheep.

    It is traditionally used for fair isle knitting and gets softer with use and age. It is easy to weave in the ends and block.

    It is lace/fingering/4ply weight. Each ball is 25g/105m.

    Gauge 30stitches x32 rows =10cm/4inch square using US3/3.25 mm needles.

     

     

  • Jamieson’s and Smith 2ply jumper weight

    £3.30

    This lovely yarn from Jamieson’s and Smith is 100% Shetland wool collected from over 300 crofters across shetland.

    This yarn is traditionally used for fair isle knitting as it is easy to weave in ends and block. It can also be used for other 4ply patterns.

    25g balls: 115m/ 125yds

    suggested needle size: 3-3.5mm

  • Jamieson’s and Smith Shetland Heritage

    £3.20

    Shetland Heritage recreates the characteristic look of the handspun yarn seen in the collection of the Shetland museum. The small colour range is directly inspired by those found in garments from the 19th century.

    This worsted spun yarn has a wonderfully smooth texture, like knitting with butter. it is a lace weight yarn and can be used for either fair isle or lace knitting. It gives any project a traditional feel.

    25g balls: 121m/132yds

     

  • Jamieson’s of Shetland double knit

    £3.50

    Jamieson’s of Shetland is a heritage British brand and it’s ethos is very close to The Lace Knittery’s heart. The fleece is sourced from the crofters on Shetland and it is spun and dyed on the Shetland. It is a family run business and they are passionate about Shetland and keeping the way of life going.

    This is their double knit yarn. Currently we only have a small range of colours.

    25g balls: 75m

    Suggested needle size: 3.75mm

     

  • Jamieson’s of Shetland Marl Yarn

    £11.50

    Jamieson’s of Shetland is a heritage British brand and it’s ethos is very close to The Lace Knittery’s heart. The fleece is sourced from the crofters on Shetland and it is spun and dyed on the Shetland. It is a family run business and they are passionate about Shetland and keeping the way of life going.

    Marl is their 100% Shetland chunky weight yarn.

    100g ball: 120m

    Suggested needle size 6mm.