Shetlandia Sport is a springy 2-ply yarn spun with 100% British Shetland wool. Shetland is a fine, lustrous long wool that knits up into airy, light lace fabrics. It’s slightly fuzzy nature also provides the necessary cohesion for colorwork.

Two more marls shades will be added to the collection soon…

Shetlandia Fingering Yarn Specs:
100% British Shetland Wool
approx 450 yards
4 oz/115 gr ±
5 to 7 sts per inch
needles size US 4 - 7 (3.5 to 4.5 mm)
made in the USA
This is an artisan product, so slight texture various may occur between colorways.

Suggested knitting pattern ideas: Waggle Dance, Henley with a Twist, Caïssa or any pattern that calls for sport weight yarn!

More about Shetlandia…

If you love a luscious, soft, squishy, sheepy-yarn then you’ll love Shetlandia Sport!

As you may have guessed, Shetlandia is spun from the wool of the Shetland Sheep breed. This is one of the smallest British breeds, kept for its very fine, soft wool…and we have been waiting forever for all the stars to line up just so we could get the premium quality that we insist on for our knitters.

Because Shetlands have such a naturally broad range of wool types and colors, it’s a go-to favorite for hand spinners and fiber artists who love “bare naked” wools. Rest assured, our undyed yarns retain all the softness, liveliness, and gloss of the natural fiber.

What an absolute treat to knit with!

You’ll find this yarn light, lofty and consistent…and of course, extremely durable – just what we like in our yarns.

The bounce keeps the final yarn from feeling wiry as it runs through your hands and it makes an equally excellent candidate for both lace and sweater knitting.

When knitting lace, it positively transforms, becoming airy and filled with light, ready to catch every little spring breeze that drifts by.

You’ll also notice an excellent drape when blocked, which keeps its shape long after the pins are removed.

Happy knitting!