Today we’re launching Shetland Heritage yarn, the newest addition to the collection.
Shetland Heritage yarn recreates the original characteristics of handspun ‘wursit’ used in old Fair Isle garments. The yarn is replicated from that found in knitted Fair Isle garments in the collection of Shetland Museum and Archives.
Wool experts, specialist dyers, curators and knitters have worked together to develop and trial Shetland Heritage yarn, which is worsted spun from Jamieson & Smith’s combed tops to give a soft feel, and a smooth finish.
Just spotted this post on Jamieson & Smith's blog. Looks wonderful... and it's making me want to cast on all sorts of Fair Isle knits!
