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turquoise blue skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 275
turquoise blue skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 275
turquoise blue skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 276
turquoise blue white lighter areas skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 277
turquoise blue with paler areas skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 278
turquoise blue skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 275
turquoise blue skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 275
turquoise blue skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 276
turquoise blue white lighter areas skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 277
turquoise blue with paler areas skein of aran weight yarn on a white background with a label 278

Turquoise Blue Aran British Shetland Yarn

£8.00

Turquoise blue shetland aran weight yarn.  There is a range of colour as each skein is slightly different.  Please scroll through the photos to pick your favourite.
weight: 3/5 NM
length approx 85m / 50g
needle / hook  size 4.5 – 5.5 mm
wpi 8-10
batch number 275 – 278

It is important to know the actual colours may be affected by different screens. If there any issues with an order, please contact me so we can work something out.

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Dyed with organic homegrown Woad on a beautifully soft totally British aran base, commercially spun in Yorkshire from British Shetland sheep. This turquoise blue aran British Shetland yarn is hand-dyed using minimal input method based on over 3,000 years of sustainable dyeing.  Part of the range of amazing colours Woad gives us, this turquoise blue colour that reminds me of summer seas.  I am never sure what colour I will get from Woad, because the process is so dependent on water quality, pH, temperature and fibre type (even down to sheep breed) that I find it fun to play with (although a little frustrating sometimes).  Time of day of harvest and previous weather are also very important as these affect the quality and quality of the pigment in the leaves.

What the yarn is great for

This is my go to yarn for knitting, crochet, tapestry weaving and other crafts. It is fun to play with and the colours I achieve with the natural dyes are fabulous!

Environmental Impact

If you are looking for an ethical product with a low carbon footprint, look no further.

The key points:

  • British grown and processed yarn
  • Soap is bio-degradable
  • Dyed with homegrown organic plant dyes

Be aware

Once a specific colour is gone, it is gone!  Due to the nature of natural dyes (the dye pigment varies with weather and time of day it is harvested), it is impossible to exactly colour match, although I can get close.  Therefore, if you see something you love don’t hesitate to buy and make sure you order enough for your project.

The colours in the photos are the best match I can make, but there is variation between screens and devices.

If you see a colour you particularly like and there is insufficient available for you project, please contact me and I will provide you with a custom order for the amount you need. There may be a slight colour difference, but we can discuss this.

Shipping

All items are sent 2nd class small parcel Royal Mail.  More details can be found on the shipping page.

Shetland Sheep

Shetland Sheep are known for their very soft and well crimped fleece. The wool is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and markings, although I only stock white and hand-dyed at the moment.  Pure bred Shetland Sheep tend to shed their fleece in spring. The growth of new fleece can cause a rise or weak point and where this is present the fleece can sometimes be plucked or ‘rooed’ by hand. The timing of this can be different in each sheep.
Weight 0.05 kg
colour version

275, 276, 277, 278

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