Product Information

Spindrift

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

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

 

Double Knitting

Our Double Knitting range is available in the same colour range as the Spindrift. Supplied in 25g Balls approx 75m

Tension -10cm 25sts 32rows on 3.75mm Needles

 

Shetland Heather

This soft spun Aran weight yarn is ideal for textured knits, the range of heathered colours always gives the finished garment a real Sparkle! Supplied in 50g Doughnuts approx 92m

Tension - 10cm 16-22sts 20-24rows on 4-5mm Needles

 

Shetland Marl

Our heavy weight! This chunky yarn is a real joy to knit with available in the same colours as Shetland Heather including 6 stunning tweeds. Supplied in 100g Doughnuts approx 120m

Tension - 10cm 15sts 22rows on 6mm Needles

 

Ultra and Cobweb Ultra

Our only blended yarn! This very light range has been specially developed for Lace knitting. 50% Shetland / 50% Lambswool makes the yarn very soft against the skin, making it perfect for baby shawls and garments. The Cobweb version is a single ply yarn suitable for wedding ring type shawls - Not for the faint hearted! Ultra supplied in 25g Balls approx 194m, Cobweb in 25g Balls approx 380m

Ultra Tension - 10cm 25sts 30rows on 3.25mm Needles

Cobweb Tension - Knitted on 3mm Needles

Weaving Yarn

Single ply 12c Gala (4.8nm) coned yarns, perfect for weaving.
Sold in 500g cones, approx. length 2300m.

 

Handy Link

We found this handy online yarn converter for yarn weights, hopefully you will find it useful too!
http://www.swicofil.com/companyinfo/manual_count_converter.html