With this yarn we want you to have a feel of the beautiful landscapes of the Faroe Islands. Here, the sheep are allowed to freely roam the endless green pastures. It is from these sheep that Hobbii sources the wool thanks to a family business based on these islands.

It is a 100% brushed bulky wool yarn with a rustic feel to it. Arctica comes in 50 g skeins and it is spun from 3 threads. This wool will keep you warm during the coldest winter weather and still contains some of its lanolin. The lanolin will help the wool stay dry as it is water repellent. Therefore, it will be a great option for outerwear such as jackets, but also for sweaters, cardigans and pullovers. We think it will look amazing if used for a fair-isle type of project.

The wide color palette allows plenty of possibilities when choosing the yarn for your next creation. The darker colors might bleed a bit hence, we always recommend you make a swatch before starting your project and wash it according to the washing instructions.

If you have very sensitive skin, we do not recommend this to wear in direct contact with your skin. Kindly note that due to its natural fibers, the yarn might show slight variations in thickness between the natural and the dyed colors.

We look forward to you getting warm and cozy with this lovely yarn.

Arctica can be machine felted at 40°C (104°F) with an approximate 35% shrinkage (gauge after wash: 12 m x 24 r).

Hobbii members can purchase Arctica in 25g-skeins here.

Find patterns for the yarn here