Jamieson & Smith
Jamieson & Smith 1 ply Shetland Supreme Lace
$ 9.00
9 in stock
About this product
This yarn was developed with Shetland Museum and Archives as part of the Shetland Fine Lace Project. The yarn is worsted spun from the natural, undyed colours of pure bred Shetland Sheep to replicate the handspun yarns used in the finest Shetland lace items of the 1800s, such as Queen Victoria's stockings and items displayed at world exhibitions.
The yarn has a distinct 'Shetland Halo' while knitting, which calms to a floating fairy-like haze after washing and finishing.
1 Ply: 100% Real Shetland Wool, 25g, 400m/436yards, 1/16nm, 40sts&50rows = 10cm/4in on 2.5mm (US1) needles
Customer Reviews
I have used this product before and I love it. Quixotic fibers had the best selection I could find, and I received it pronto! Thanks so much!
I've really enjoyed working w/this fiber! It's so neat thinking of how this thread/yarn was made in conjunction w/a museum in the UK to replicate the fiber Queen Victoria's mourning stockings were worked up from. It's a little scratchy while working w/it of course but the gauge swatch I made softened considerably. Clearly, this is Not merino though so maybe make a short neckerchief or something to test if it is soft enough before you make something more time intensive. Love love that it's such a wonderfully dark color despite being undyed!
It is great to find a supplier of this yarn in the US
