WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
WYS The Croft
West Yorkshire Spinners

WYS The Croft

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The Croft is produced from 100% Shetland Island wool. West Yorkshire Spinners "had long awaited the opportunity to work with Shetland Island Wool, a fibre celebrated for its fineness, warmth and strength." They were given the opportunity by a partnership with Jamieson & Smith of Shetland. What is so awesome about shetland fleece? It has a high level of crimp and wave which make it ideal for handknitting. It has a soft hand while also retaining a great deal of durability. 

The name "Croft" comes from "crofting" which is part of the cultural heritage of the Shetland Islands. "Crofting" is basically a small scale form of traditional farming. "Crofting is integral to the landscape, cultural heritage and social economy of the Shetland Islands. It bonds people and places in a unique way, preserving livelihoods and age old traditions."

 

  • Fiber content: 100% Shetland Wool
  • Weight: worsted/aran
  • Yardage: 182 yards (166 meters) / 100 gram hanks (3.5 oz)
  • Gauge: 24 rows and 18 sts = 4" square on US 8 (5mm) needles
  • Care: handwash or machine wash cold, reshape whilst damp, do not tumble dry

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