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