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Shetland Spindrift from Jamieson's of Shetland

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Shetland Spindrift

from Jamieson's of Shetland

Weight

Fingering (14 wpi) ?

Wraps per inch

Meterage

115 yards
(105 meters)

Unit weight

25 grams
(0.88 ounces)

Gauge

30.0 to 33.0 sts
= 4 inches

Needle size

US 2 - 3 or 2.75 - 3.25mm

Fibers

100% Wool - Shetland

Texture

plied

Attributes

Color: Heathered, Solid color

Drafting method: Woolen spun

Yarn origin

Source of fiber: United Kingdom

Milled: United Kingdom

A 2-ply yarn equivalent to a traditional 4-ply. This yarn is ideal for Fair Isle knitting. Our extensive colour palette of over 220 colours has been developed over the last 25+ years for our commercial knitwear business. Supplied in 25g balls, approx 105m.

Tension - 10cm 30 sts 32 rows on 3.25mm needles

Formerly known as Jamieson’s 2-ply Shetland, put up in hanks of approximately 150 meters.

Note: If you are ordering directly from Jamieson’s in Scotland, Shetland Spindrift may be available on cones, clean or oiled. You will need to phone or email for details, as cones are not listed on the website.

Colourcard available from Simply Shetland in the US and Canada here.